Agenda Item Name:
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Request Approval for the Star Center Theatre to Extend Previously Awarded Grant Funding
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Presenter:
Jessica Hurov 352-374-5260
Description:
The Star Center Theatre has requested to carry forward previously awarded unused funds to support their FY22 scope of services for the marketing and operations of their theatrical season. The Star Center Theatre produces a full season of performances including musicals, children's theatre and dramas.
The carry forward request amount is adequate to support their upcoming FY22 marketing and programming, therefore the Star Center Theatre did not submit a new grant application for the FY22 Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement program, thus freeing up funding for other deserving organizations.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the use of previously awarded grant funding to support the allowable marketing and operations expenses for the Star Center Theatre for their October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 event schedule. Make the legislative factual determination that these funded events and activities are related to the advancement of tourism in Alachua County, and authorize staff to carry-forward funding originally awarded in FY21 to support activities into FY22.
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Prior Board Motions:
November 10, 2020 - Approval of the $14,048.14 funding award.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Original FY21 award $14,048.14; Purchase Order 2021-1292; balance is $14,048.14 in the 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 nature events that have, as one of their main purposes, the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the event to tourists...
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