Title
Approval to Support The Washington Center for the Performing Arts Department of Commerce, Building for the Arts Grant Application
Issue:
Whether the City of Olympia will use funding allocated to the performing arts center siding repair as the 80 percent match for a Department of Commerce Grant Application being submitted by the Washington Center for the Performing Arts (WCPA).
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager’s Recommendation:
Move to support the Washington Center for the Performing Arts Grant Application through approval of the grant match and submittal of a recommendation survey to be signed by the Mayor (see Attachment 1).
Staff Contact:
Debbie Sullivan, Director of Technical Services, Public Works Department, 360.753.8494
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Item
Background and Analysis:
The Department of Commerce Building for the Arts Program awards grants to 501(c) (3) nonprofit performing arts, art museums, and cultural organizations. The grants pay up to 20 percent of eligible capital costs for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of capital facilities.
The WCPA is eligible to apply for the grant using City siding repair funds to match the 20 percent grant. Applications are due June 7, 2012. A citizen advisory board reviews the applications and will forward a recommendation to the Governor in September. If the WCPA receives a grant, funds will be available in the spring of 2013, in time for the planned construction schedule.
This grant provides an opportunity to support the siding repair project and pay for identified enhancements to the façade beyond the base scope of the siding repair. Staff proposes the City support the WCPA’s application by allowing them to list the City as a Government Pledge for an amount that will not exceed the base scope of work ($4.2 million for siding, roof, and mechanical equipment). This is consistent with one of the objectives outlined in the Public Involvement Pl...
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