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Home My WebLink About95-99 Resolution No. 95-99 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT APPLICATION UNDER THE ILLINOIS ARTS COUNCIL ARTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Kevin Kelly, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a grant application for funding under the Illinois Arts Council Arts Development Program for a grant pursuant to the Illinois Arts Council Arts Development Program, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: May 10, 1995 Adopted: May 10, 1995 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk ILL=;4OIS ARTS COUNCIL FY96 ARTS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Check here if applicant organization is applying to the LAC for the first time. Year of participation m this program 3 APPLICANT ORGANIZATION INFORMATION City of Elgin Name of Applicant Organization(please use the organization's legal name) 150 Dexter Court Address of Applicant Elgin, IL 60120 ( 708 ) 931-5905 City,State,Zip Coda Daytime Telephone Kevin Kelly Mayor Official to whom notification should be sent Title Edward. Spurr ( 708 931-5905 Contact Person Daytime Telephone Address(if different than above) City;State,Zip Code Year Founded 1835 Year Incorporated 1854 ��rlE;��_�r►•��•l��r:�[��• •l.r•�� _w�rr:lE•'�y�•�rrID : ,��1:� Based on the address indicated for the applicant,enter ONE district number for each of the following governmental branches.Contact the County Board of Elections or the League of Women Voters for this information. Illinois County ofApplica t Kane Illinois House* 66 Illinois Senate it 3 3 U.S-Congressional District# 14- SUMMARY OF THIS APPLICATION BUDGET . A. MaximmsGrantAmantRequested: s 9,072.2 Estinstgai number of artists providing servicesidentifiedwiththisproject. 15/3 15 - - B. Total AnticipatedApplitantCashMatch S. 6,048 Estimated number of people to benefit frost this pmject 15,000 C. Total Anticipated PtogramF s. 15,120- Estimated number of peoplebenefitmgfrom applicants total public acts programming. 10 0,0 0 0 • Geographic area to be served. City- of Elgin Populationf thi of area 77,800 (define either by county;city,town;township or village) (rue most recent census figures) The applicant HEREBY AGREES.THAT: 1. The activities and services for which assistance is sought will be administered by or under the supervision of the applicant 2. Any fiords received under this grant shall not be used to supplant ftmds normally budgeted for services of the same type 3. It will comely with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.200D); and FURTHER AGREES THAT it will comply with Title WI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.200e)as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunities Act of 1972(Public Law 92-261)and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990(Public Law 101-336).and the Constitution of the State of Illinois(article 1 section 17-19);and FURTHER AGREES THAT it will comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(29 U.S.C.706).and FURTHER AGREES THAT it will comply with Title IX of the F,I+,anion Amendment of 1972(20 U.S.C. 1981);and FURTHER AGREES THAT it will comply with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975(Public Law 94-135,Title III,article 303). 4. The figures,facts and representation in this application,including all exhibits and attachments,are true and correct to the best of its knowledge and belief 5. The filing of this application has been authorized by the governing board of the applicant. 6. It will expend finds received as a result of this application solely on the described projects and programs and will separately provide funds for the maintenance of the organization. THIS ASSURANCE is binding on the Applicant,its successors,transferees and assignees.The person(or persons)whose signature appears below is authorized to sign the Assurance on behalf of the Applicant. Signature of Authorizing Official Date Signature of person completing this application Date Kevin Kelly, Mayor Edward Spurr; Hemmens Operation Manager Type name and title Type name and title • Elm Agenda Item No. er tb April 19, 1995 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Richard B. Helwig, City Manager SUBJECT: Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Proposal PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to present to the Mayor and members of the City Council the Elgin Cultural Arts Commis- sion' s proposal for special 1995 $50, 000 funding from river- boat revenues . BACKGROUND The 1995 City budget has set aside $50, 000 to the Elgin Cul- tural Arts Commission (ECAC) to enhance arts programming and initiatives funded from riverboat revenues . This special funding is in addition to the $60, 000 that has been the cus- tomary annual support from the General Fund. The annual General Fund support is allocated in two catego- ries : Grants to local artists/groups, and significant fund- ing to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) . In 1995 the ESO will receive $35,000 and the remaining $25,000 is awarded to groups such as : Bubotto, Children' s Theatre, Elgin Choral Union, Puerto Rican Parade, Independent Players and to indi- vidual local artists who 've applied for grants . Additional- ly, another $6 , 000 of funding for these local groups comes from the Illinois Arts Council . The ECAC has been very deliberate in their discussions to allocate this special riverboat funding with a particular focus on the City' s Five-Year Financial Plan. After two special meetings and two regular meetings, the ECAC deter- mined that funding for special events targets the broadest range of objectives of the financial plan, especially impact- ing: Youth Initiatives, Parks, Economic Development, Quality Services , Safe Neighborhoods, Education and Civic Infrastruc- ture. Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Proposal April 19, 1995 Page 2 The ECAC proposes 1995 funding of : "Art For Dessert" $10, 500 "Blast From the Past" 22 , 000 Youth Fest/Arts Addition 5, 000 Wing Concerts/Marketing 2 , 500 Total $40, 000 "Art For Dessert" and "Blast From the Past" are two new spe- cial events . The other two events are additional support: An arts component at Youth Fest and extra marketing for the Thursday evening Wing Park concerts . A synopsis of these events is listed below with details at- tached: "Art For Dessert" : 20 neighborhood 1-hour performances or demonstration art during the summer to introduce arts at a "grass-roots" level . The after dinner event will also bring families to parks or open space for a sense of community and showcase a real reinvestment of the riverboat ' s impact on the City. "Blast From the Past" : A city-wide celebration on the east side at Lords Park that capitalizes on the historic atmo- sphere of the park and surrounding neighborhoods . Activities focused on the 1900 to 1945 timeframe of big bands , barber shop quartets , story telling, old fashioned games for kids , museum participation, artists and art displays and pending compliance with necessary rules/regulations : An old fash- ioned (ground level only) fireworks show next to the lagoons . Youth Fest/Arts Component: The annual Elgin Youth Fest event is coordinated by the Parks and Recreation Department . An allocation of $5 , 000 is designated from riverboat proceeds to add visual and performing arts enhancements to the next Youth Fest. Wing Concerts/Marketing: Principally, this funding would be for a cable television ad that is changeable to promote our great Wing Park concerts that need a boost in attendance . Our recent experiences with cable ads have shown a signifi- cant increase in awareness . In all cases, the ECAC strongly emphasized that groups or individuals providing services be sought out at a local level first to further ensure that this special funding returns to Elginites in ways more than just the performance/display. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED The Elgin Cultural Arts Commission has put forth the recommen- dation in accordance with the Five-Year Financial Plan. Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Proposal April 19 , 1995 Page 3 FINANCIAL IMPACT Funds for this special ECAC proposal are included in the Elgin Riverboat Fund #275-0000-791-80 . 10 . The amount pro- posed is $40 , 000 of the $50, 000 budget, with the remaining $10,000 to be proposed at a later date. This funding is in addition to the $60, 000 budgeted under Boards and Commissions for the ECAC . LEGAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION The recommendation is to approve the Elgin Cultural Arts Commission' s proposal for the special 1995 funding from river- boat revenues and to direct staff to develop the appropriate purchase of service agreement. Respectfully submitted, 4vyl.J Greg Bayo , Director Parks and Recreation Richard B. Helwi g City Manager GG/kb ELGIN CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION DRAFT PROPOSAL RIVERBOAT REVENUE FUNDING • Elgin Cultural Arts Commission Special River Boat Funding Proposal "Art For Dessert" $ 10,500 "Blast From the Past" $22,000 Youth Fest: Arts Addn. $ 5,000 Wing Cncrts: Marketing $ 2,500 Total $40,000 Art For Dessert 20 Neighborhood Evening Performances 10 on either side of the river June 13 through August 19 10 week program 2 performances per week Ends the week before Arts Fest Tues. @ Weds (Thurs.: Wing Concerts, and Fridays are the Noon Concerts) 5 Varieties of performing Arts Areas of consideration: Light Rock Theater Cultural Comedy Light Classical Dance Puppetteering Mime Each selection plays once within NE, SE, NW, SW Besides venue within ones neighborhood, other venues could be reached easily. Local performing groups will be solicited first. Proposed Sites EAST Wright Ave Park Firefighters Memorial Park Channing School Salvation Army Clara Howard Park Corely Drive Park Esmerelda Park Hiawatha Open Space Trout Park Cobblers Crossing Open Space WEST Grolich Park The Mill Apartments Open Space College Green Park Abbott Field Washington School Randall Ridge Open Space Wing Street Park Eagle Heights Park Clifford Owasco Park Century Oaks Park BUDGET $300 per performance X 20 sites $6000 P.T. staff 20 nights X 2 hours at $ 10 $ 400 Marketing 1000 doorhangers: site @ $100 X 20 sites $2000 Doorhangers Service Club delivery for a cash contribution $ 1280 Supplies Banners, tents, etc.. $ 820 TOTAL $ 10,500 BLAST FROM THE PAST Celebration of Activities centered on 1900 to 1945 Music Big Bands Barber shop Quartets Roaring 20s Bands Story telling "Old fashioned games for kids and families Foods limited to this time frame; concessionaire or civic groups Museums with programming Art student participation: caricature, demos., displayed art, etc. Old fashioned fireworks: ground displays only on or near lagoons BUDGET Music 2 major bands @ 2500 each $5000 Filler groups between acts $ 500 Roving entertainers $ 500 Sound and Lights $ 1500 Story Tellers (1 Hr. each/4 total) 4 @ $500 each $2000 Supplies Signs, programs, decorations banners, etc. $2000 Staffing OT. for Full time necessities PT. staff for the majority $3000 Marketing Cable TV ad $ 1000 Radio $ 500 Newspapers $1000 Printed material $ 500 Fireworks $4500 TOTAL $22,000