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Item 6A - Resolution 16-03AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: DATE: BACKGROUND: BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS: RECOMMENDATION: REVIEWED BY: CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH CITY COMMISSION MEETING STAFF REPORT Resolution 16-03 for Cultural Facilities Program Grant Timmy Johnson, Recreation Director~ May 10,2016 AGENDA ITEM# 6A MAY23,2016 At the last City Commission meeting, the City Commission approved submission of a grant application to the State Division of Cultural Affairs for renovations to Adele Grage Cultural Center. We were informed by DCA's Grant Coordinator that the grant application requires submission of a resolution approved by the City Commission. In review, the renovations will include upgrading the sound system, replacing the seating and window treatments, improving the stage, creating a small storage facility, signage and adding safety lighting in the park. The total project cost is approximately $150,000. The grant request is for $75,000 and the City would match with $75,000 in-kind service, donations and cash. The Cultural Facilities Program coordinates and guides the State of Florida's support and funding of renovation, new construction, or acquisition of cultural facilities. A cultural facility is a building which shall be used for the programming, production, presentation exhibition of any of the arts and cultural disciplines. Including music, dance, theatre, creative writing, literature, architecture, painting, sculpture, folk arts, photography, crafts, media arts, visual arts, and programs of museums. At least 25% ($35,000 and up to $75,000) of the required match must be cash-an-hand, dedicated to the project and made available within 90 days of state grant funding notification. ABET has agreed to assist with fund raising. Resolution 16-03 Approve Resolution 16-03 for Cultural Facilities Program Grant RESOLUTION NO. 16-03 AGENDA ITEM# 6A MAY23, 2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS CULTURAL FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, The City of Atlantic Beach is interested in carrying out the following described projects for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Atlantic Beach and the State of Florida: Project Title: Renovations to Adele Grage Cultural Center Total Project Cost: $150,000 Requested City Matching Funds: $35,000 to $75,000 Brief Description of Project: Proposed renovations at Adele Grage Cultural Center include upgrading the sound system, replacing the seating and window treatments, improving the stage, creating a small storage facility and adding safety lighting in the park. AND, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Cultural Facilities grant assistance is requested for the program mentioned above, AND, the City of Atlantic Beach has approved ofthe application submission to the Division of Cultural Affairs for the amount of $75,000, 50% ofthe total project cost, with a match from the City of $35,000 to $75,000 and the difference of the project cost being covered by in-kind services and donations, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that the project funding allocation described above be authorized, AND, be it further resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that the funding will be made available within 90 days of the state grant funding notification to begin the grant period on July 1, 2017. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and legally adopted by the Atlantic Beach City Commission at a legal meeting held on this ____ day of 2016. Attest: DONNA L. BARTLE CITY CLERK MITCHELL E. REEVES MAYOR