From
Amy Sprinkles
Title
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Grand Prairie Arts Council for promotion and facilitation of arts in the community in exchange for $65,000 from the FY 2012/2013 Hotel Motel Fund as approved in the budget.
Presenter
Amy Srinkles, Marketing and Communications Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City Council has approved a $65,000 budget for the Arts Council from the city's FY 2012/2013 Hotel Motel (HTMT) Fund as allowed under state law. Arts Council events attract more than 20,000 patrons a year and benefit arts and culture in Grand Prairie. Prior to receiving the HTMT funds, the Arts Council and city must enter into a contract outlining the use and terms of the budget. This is the same contract we have entered into for the past several years. Arts Council plans for FY 2012/2013 include:
■ Four community theatre productions
■ Annual Broadway-Style Summer Musical production
■ Children's camps including art, dance, music, film and theater
■ Month-long outdoor concert series
■ Adult Juried Art Exhibition and Sale
■ Various student art shows, in conjunction with the GPISD, throughout the year
■ Celebration of Black History Month at the Grand Prairie Libraries
■ Ongoing support for local Arts organizations
■ An annual Awards Reception - The Shining Star, Ruthe Awards
■ Scholarship program for local graduating seniors and fine arts students
The city's contribution represents less than a third of the Arts Council's total budget, with the balance of the budget being raised through membership dues, admissions to shows, grants and in-kind services.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the FY 2012/2013 Hotel Motel Fund (172010-61735).