Title
ArCH 2019 Work Plan Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the ArCH 2019 Work Plan. Briefing only; No Action Requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the ArCH 2019 Work Plan.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, Executive Department, 360.753.8740
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager
Background and Analysis:
In July of 2018, through an extensive public engagement process, the City completed, and presented to the City Council, a comprehensive review of Arts, Cultures, and Heritage (ArCH) in Olympia.
Based on the recommendations from the ArCH Profile Study, a proposed work plan was developed over the next five years. Staff will provide an update on the priority work plan items for 2019, including the application for a Certified Creative District through the Washington State Arts Commission.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Arts, Cultures, and Heritage practitioners throughout the community continue to be involved as the City moves ArCH initiatives forward.
Options:
Briefing and Discussion. No Action Requested.
Financial Impact:
Consistent with the ArCH recommendation, new staffing for ArCH activities was added in 2019 at a cost of approximately $55,000
Attachments:
ArCH 2019 Work Plan Update