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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board:
1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Quarterly Activity Reports from Arts and Culture El Dorado that outlines the use of County funding in the prior year;
2) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting Arts and Culture El Dorado’s efforts to promote, connect, and empower arts and culture throughout El Dorado County through targeted programs and services; and
3) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Funding Agreement 7847, with Arts and Culture El Dorado authorizing payment of $95,600 in funding for the purpose of the initiating cultural programming and promoting arts and culture within the County, approving the Scope of Work outlined in the Agreement, effective upon execution through June 30, 2024.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In FY 2022-23, the Budget included $95,600 in funding for Arts and Culture El Dorado in the General Revenues and Other Operations budget. On August 30, 2022, with Legistar item 22-1515, the Board approved Agreement 6806 which outlined the planned scope of work for the funding. Arts and Culture El Dorado have submitted quarterly reports that outline how this funding has been used. The Quarterly Reports for Agreement 6806 have been attached as Attachment A to this item for the Board to receive and file.
On June 13, 2023, with Legistar item 23-1120, the Board approved the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget that included $95,600 in funding to Arts and Culture El Dorado. Staff have worked with Arts and Culture El Dorado to draft Funding Agreement 7847 that will provide the approved funding to Arts and Culture El Dorado. A funding agreement is required in order for the County to process the payment to Arts and Culture El Dorado.
Arts and Culture El Dorado will use the funding solely for the purpose of initiating cultural programming and promoting arts and culture with the County. The funding will aid Arts and Culture El Dorado in cultural programming for veterans, students, families, artists and arts organizations, residents, and visitors; promotion of cultural events throughout the County; being an incubator for emerging arts groups; and offering gallery exhibition series. All events, programs, and services are open to the public and are free of charge. Arts and Culture El Dorado will make special efforts to ensure that cultural activities are located throughout the County, in all five supervisorial districts.
Approval by the Board provides the finding that a public benefit is derived from supporting Arts and Culture El Dorado, whose mission is to promote, connect, and empower arts and culture throughout the County, which is achieved by targeted programs and services, a vibrant gallery exhibition series, and a focus on initiatives which support and sustain the cultural life of the region.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the funding request, and no funding would be provided in support of these efforts.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
See above.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Arts and Culture El Dorado, County Counsel.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Board of Supervisors allocated $95,600 in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommended Budget in General Fund - Other Operations (Department 15) for Arts and Culture El Dorado. There is no additional impact to the General Fund due to the approval of this agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain the Clerk’s signature on Funding Agreement 7847 and forward it to Procurement and Contracts for processing.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Support of this item will help build the vibrant community outlined in the County’s vision statement.
CONTACT
Emma Owens, Principal Management Analyst, Chief Administrative Office.