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Approval of Contracts for Cultural Services (CFCS) Program Funding Allocations in the amount of $25,000.
Presented by Morgan Timmis, Historic & Cultural Affairs Manager
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Item Summary:
A call for applications was issued and nine (9) applications were received with requests totaling $38,250. All applicants were required to attend a CFCS Workshop about how to submit an application, program requirements, etc. A Peer Review Panel made up of professionals representative of the disciplines of the various applicant organizations was convened. The Peer Review Panel made allocation recommendations based on the application ratings as follows:
· Hillside Elementary PTA $4,200
· The Michael O'Neal Singers $4,000
· Atlanta Dance Theatre $4,000
· Riverside Chamber Players $2,000
· The Teaching Museum $3,000
· Roswell Dance Theatre $2,800
· Georgia Regional Girls Choir $2,500
· Georgia Ensemble Theatre $2,500
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On October 2, 2012 The Cultural Arts Board has approved the allocation recommendations. On October 9, 2012 the Administration, Finance, Recreation and Parks Committee recommended placing this Item on the October 22, 2012 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
$25,000 is approved and available in Org: 10061700 and Object: 521400 in the FY 2013 approved budget.
Presented by:
Morgan Timmis, Historic & Cultural Affairs Manager