Agenda Item Name:
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Request Approval for the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre to Reallocate and Extend Previously Awarded Grant Funding
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Presenter:
Jessica Hurov
Description:
The Acrosstown Repertory Theatre has requested an extension and revision to previously awarded grant funding. During the past 15 months, the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre has not been hosting a full complement of visitors and activities due to Covid-related closure of the theatre. They have established a plan to fully reopen in the upcoming months, and in addition to ongoing promotion of the theatre's tourism-generating activities, the request is to approve a revised scope of activities, including: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged [Revised] a comedy written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield on stage July 23-August 8, 2021 (9 performances) and BKLYN The Musical by Mark Schoenfeld & Barri McPherson on stage September 17-October 3, 2021 (9 performances), improv performances, and more.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the use of previously awarded grant funding to support the allowable marketing and operations expenses for the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre to resume programming new events. Authorize staff to issue a change order to the PO related to this approval and carry-forward funding originally awarded in FY21 to support the theatre's revised scope of activities into FY22.
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Prior Board Motions:
November 10, 2020 - Approval of the $10,114.66 funding award.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Original award $10,114.66; Balance is $10,114.66 on PO 2021-1305; Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Fund 006.45.4540.552.82.61.
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Background:
In order to support and enhance Alachua County as a culturally interesting and vibrant destination, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has allocated a portion of the Tourist Development Tax revenue to aid in the operations and promotions of arts, cultural, and nat...
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