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COUNTY OF TARRANT § '•f `=TSS"'"`` "`"
This Contract is made and entered into by and between the
City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation ("City") , acting
herein by and through its duly authorized Assistant City Manager,
Charles Boswell and the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant
County, a Texas nonprofit corporation ( "Arts Council ") , acting by
and through its duly authorized President , Kenneth Kahn.
WHEREAS, V.T. C.A. , Tax Code §351 .002 , authorizes the City to
levy by ordinance a hotel occupancy tax which may not exceed
seven percent (7%) of the consideration paid by a hotel occupant ;
and
WHEREAS, the City has levied such a hotel occupancy tax of
seven percent (7%) by adopting Ordinance No. 8900 (August 23 ,
1983) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, V.T.C.A. , Tax Code §351 . 101(a) (4) and (5 ) ,
authorize the City to use revenue derived from its hotel
occupancy tax for "the encouragement , promotion, improvement , and
application of the arts , including instrumental and vocal music,
dance, drama, folk art , creative writing, architecture, design
and allied fields , painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and
craft arts , motion pictures , radio, television, tape and sound
recording, and other arts related to the presentation,
performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms" ;
5vma RECORD
WHEREAS, the membership and board of directors of the Arts
Council are broadly representative of the arts council in Fort
Worth, and the purposes of the Arts Council include providing
assistance in the responsible distribution of public funds for
the support of the arts in Fort Worth;
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT FURTHER WITNESSETH :
For and in consideration of the performance of the mutual
covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as
follows :
City agrees , pursuant to the state statute and city
ordinances hereinabove cited, to pay monies to the Arts Council
from this hotel occupancy tax revenues , in consideration of which
the Arts Council will undertake activities for the promotion of
tourism and the convention and hotel industry through furthering
artistic and cultural activities in the city of Fort Worth.
Specifically, but without limitation the Arts Council agrees to
allocate and distribute funds to qualifying cultural and arts
organizations located in the city of Fort Worth, or in support of
special activities benefiting such organizations , including but
not limited to the support of festivals , exhibitions , recitals ,
competitions , etc . , which further the interests and development
of local cultural or arts organizations .
The Arts Council , under its three grant programs , (including
grants to major institutions , mid-sized organizations , and
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small organizations) acting by and through grant rev ' offleune ffCQDD
CITY SECRETARY
ET. WORTH, TEX.
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grant review panels , shall make distributions and expenditures of
funds only for those purposes which are reasonably related to
the cultural and artistic activities recognized under V.T.C.A. ,
Tax Code §351 . 002 . The Arts Council understands and agrees that
its grant review panels shall each include one representative of
the City Manager ' s office. A statement of the Arts Council ' s
program objectives , eligibility, criteria and application
procedures , marked Exhibit "A" , is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
2 .
The City may terminate this contract at any time and for any
cause upon six months notice, in writing, addressed to the Arts
Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, One Tandy Center, Suite
150 , Fort Worth, TX 76102 . Subject to /termination as herein
provided, the term of this contract shall be for one (1) year
commencing on the 1st day of October, 1991 , and ending on the
30th day of September, 1992 .
3 .
In consideration of the services to be provided until this
agreement by the Arts Council , City agrees to pay to the Arts
Council a sum of money not to exceed Ninety-three Thousand Five
Hundred Thirty-seven Dollars ($93 , 537 ) , in twelve even
installments of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-four and
75/100 Dollars ($7 , 794. 75) . It is understood and agreed by the
parties hereto that up to 20% of such funds may be allocated to
administrative costs of the Arts Council attrib �'d lt
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administration of its grant programs .
FT. WORTH, TEX.
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The Arts Council shall maintain funds received hereunder in
a separate account established for this purpose and shall not
commingle such funds with other .funds nor maintain it in any
other account . The Arts Council shall annually furnish City at
the Arts Council 's expense an audit and accounting of such monies
at such time as the City may require, said audit to be performed
by an independent auditor or certified public accountant
acceptable to the City . City shall also have the right to
perform an audit and inspection of the Arts Council 's business
records relating to the expenditure of such monies , at such time
and intervals as the City may request .
The Arts Council shall periodically submit financial reports
to the City Council and City Manger reflecting all receipts and
disbursements by the Arts Council , which shall clearly delineate
expenditures made from funds provided hereunder. The Arts
Council shall submit such reports quarterly . In addition to
quarterly reports, the Arts Council shall furnish an annual
financial report describing all receipts and disbursements of the
Arts Council during the calendar year and setting out all other
material information concerning the financial. activities and
financial condition of the Arts Council . All expenditures from
funds provided hereunder shall be made only in accordance with
the Budget , attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and made a part of
this Contract for all purposes . It is understood and agreed
that , upon the acceptance of funds hereunder, a fiduciary duty
is created in the Arts Council with respect to the aLIR®TARY
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such funds .
The Arts Council shall require all cultural and arts
organizations which receive grants funded by this contract to
make annual reports of expenditures of. such .funds , which reports
shall be included by Arts Council in its reports to City .
Records of grantees ' expenditures shall be available for
inspection by City.
4 .
The Arts Council shall operate as an independent contractor
as to all services performed hereunder and not as an officer,
agent , servant or employee of the city . The Arts Council shall
have exclusive control of its operations hereunder and the
persons performing same and shall be solely responsible for the
acts and omissions of its officers , agents , servants , employees ,
contractors , subcontractors and members . The doctrine of
respondeat superior shall not apply as between City and the Arts
Council , its officers , agents , servants , employees , contractors ,
subcontractors and members, and nothing herein shall be construed
as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between City and
the Arts Council .
5 .
The Arts Council covenants and agrees to and does hereby
indemnify, hold harmless and defend City, its officers , agents,
servants and employees , from and against any and all claims or
suits for property damage or loss and/or personal injury ,
including death, to any and all persons , of whatsoeve YRECORD
character, whether real or asserted, arising out fC1TJr S€ RETARY
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connection with this contract , its performance, attempted
performance or non-performance; and the Arts Council hereby
assumes all liability and responsibility for same.
6 .
This written instrument constitutes the entire agreement by
the parties hereto concerning the operations to be performed
hereunder, and any prior or contemporaneous , oral or written
agreement which purports to vary from the terms hereof shall be
void.
7 .
The Arts Council shall not assign all or any part of its
interest in this contract , and any attempted assignment of same
shall be void and unenforceable .
8 .
Should any action, whether real or asserted, at law or in
equity, arise out of this agreement , venue for said action shall
lie in Tarrant County, Texas .
9 .
The City' s obligations and the Arts Council ' s rights under
this Agreement shall be subordinate to, and limited by, the terms
and conditions of all ordinances of the City which may be passed
authorizing issuance of bonds to the payment of which the gross
receipts of the City ' s hotel occupancy tax are pledged. The
rights of the holders of any such revenue bonds which may be
hereafter authorized to such receipts shall be paramount tn __A.M*-
rights of the Arts Council hereunder. OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
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Executed this day of � 1991
ATTEST: �;- , CITY OF FORT WORTH
4ity Sec t ry .Charles Boswell
Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Cify Attorn 32)
Date .
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ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND
TARRANT COUNTY
By: ---
Kenneth Kahn
President
Contract Aekhorization
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OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
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STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and
for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Charles
Boswell , known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument , and acknowledged to me that the same
was the act of the City of Fort Worth and that he executed the
same as the act of said City of Fort Worth for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein
stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of
1991 .
Notary Public in and for
the State of Texas
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and
for the State of Texas , on this day personally appeared Kenneth
Kahn, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the foregoing instrument , and acknowledged to me that he executed
the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed,
and in the capacity therein stated as its duly authorized officer
or representative.
GIV N UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _ day of
1991 .
&A�� z2lrt�
SYLVIA GLOB Notatate
Public in and for
�P�Yr the of Texas
Notary PubNc
STATE®� T@XA�
4r�t� s� My ,,,.� .AU�4,, OFFICIAL RECORD
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
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ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY
1991-1992 GRANT PROGRAMS GUIDE
Of FICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
I'Tw0R1�--TfX'
Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County•One Tandy Center Suite 150 Fort Worth,Texas 76102 (517) 570-256.1
ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY
GRANT PROGRAMS
INFORMATION PACKET
CONTENTS:
GRANT PROGRAMS GUIDELINES
APPLICATION FORM
EVALUATION FORM
PANEL RATING SHEET
GRANTS PANEL NOMINATION FORM
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
GRANT PROGRAMS GUIDELINES
PURPOSE
To assist organizations in Tarrant County with their institutional advancement, to
improve the artistic quality of their products,to encourage creativity and to support programs
and projects which will enhance the cultural life of the community.
Funding is available for on-going operating support or a single project. Organizations
may apply for one or the other, once annually. Although the Arts Council welcomes new
programs,it is equally concerned with strengthening existing programs and improving artistic
quality.
Specifically, the Arts Council's grant programs are designed to:
foster artistic excellence;
advance the art forms which define each organization;
increase artistic productivity;
develop processes that nurture new artists and encourage new works of art.
educate a larger constituency in appreciating the arts and encourage wider
participation in artistic activities;
increase accessibility to the arts for all citizens of Tarrant County;
reach out to the broad range of cultural diversity in our community;
increase attendance.
GRANT CATEGORIES
Available funds for 1991-92:
Former fundeds* $764,000
Remaining(excluding former fundeds, see note below):
Major $ 9,550 (Maximum Support for Single Event = $ 5,000)
Mid-Size $143,250 (Maximum Support for Single Event = $10,000)
Small $ 38,200 (Maximum Support for Single Event = $ 5,000)
Major Organizations (Prior Year's Actual Operating Expenses Exceeded 5750,000)
Mid-Size Organizations (Prior Year's Actual Operating Expenses were Between S150,000 and 5749,999)
Small Organizations (Prior Year's Actual Operating Expenses were Between 55,000 and S149,999)
Note: College and University categorization will be determined by project budget rather than by the sponsoring
unit's or institution's total expenses.
* Former fundeds include: Fort Worth Ballet,Fort Worth Opera, Fort Worth Symphony,Fort Worth Theatre,
Hip Pocket Theatre,Schola Cantorum,Texas Boys Choir,Van Cliburn Foundation.
MATCHING REQUIREMENTS
OFFiCIA1 RECORD
Applying organizations must provide at least dollar for dollar match fc r Off MATARY
funded. The matching funds may be provided through ticket sales or other non c n #Iis TEX.
or revenue. In-kind services may provide a portion of the organization's mate it fu
may notexceed 25%of the total project budget,and must be specifically related to the program
supported.
APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS
1) Application Deadlines
Beginning July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992:
FY 1991-92
Grant Category Applications Application Panel and Site Panel Final Board of Directors
Mailed Out Submission Evaluation Deliberations Announces' -
by Arts Council Deadline for Period Grant Award
FY 1991-92 or Rejection
Former fundeds April, 1991 May, 1991 Jun, 1991 Jun, 1991 Jun, 1991
Remaining(excluding former fundeds):
Major Organizations Oct 11, 1991 Nov 22, 1991 Dec, 1991 Jan 08, 1992 Jan 14, 1992
Mid-Size Organizations Oct 11, 1991 Nov 22, 1991 Dec, 1991 Jan 09, 1992 Jan 14, 1992
Small Organizations Oct 11, 1991 Nov 22, 1991 Dec, 1991 Jan 10, 1992 Jan 14, 1992
FY 1992-93
Former fundeds April, 1992 May, 1992 Jun, 1992 Jun, 1992 Jun, 1992
2) Application Review Process
(a) Completed applications should be mailed to: Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
150 One Tandy Center
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(b) Applications will be reviewed by individual Regrant Panels (Major/Former fundeds; Mid-Size;
Small)in accordance with published criteria. The Regrant Panels will be composed of nine members
with three, two and one year terms. The Panels shall consist of arts and business professionals and
knowledgeable lay representatives.
(c) Applicant organizations maybe subject to site evaluations as determined by the Regrant Panels.
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Site evaluators will be chosen from a list of arts and business professionals provided by the Regrant
Guidelines Committee.
(d) Recommendations will be submitted from the Regrant Panels to the Arts Council Board for final
decision.
3) Post Grant Evaluation and Reporting OFFICM L RECORD
RY
Organizations receiving funds will be required to complete the Grant Evaluation o O it1iL�'n"��J ay
of the completion of the program. FT, VI T11, TEX.
ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for grants, the applicant must have been an approved 501(c)3 cultural
organization in Tarrant County for at least two years.
Please furnish the following information with EACH application:
1) Federal tax exemption letter 501(c)3
2) Audited financial statement, if available, for previous fiscal year
3) Current operating budgets
4) IRS 990 report filed for the most recently completed fiscal year
5) Current board of directors
RESTRICTIONS
The Arts Council will not provide funding for:
capital improvements, endowments, construction, or real property;
debt retirement deficiencies in previously completed projects or for unanticipated
costs in ongoing project;
organizations which are located outside of Tarrant County;
projects outside Tarrant County;
scholarships, purchase awards, or cash prizes;
benefits and events planned primarily for fund-raising purposes;
interest on loans, fines, penalties, or costs of litigation;
direct support to individuals;
activities which have already occurred at the time of review by the panel.
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RECOGNITION REQUIREMENTS
Grant recipients shall provide recognition of Arts Council support in all progran d NEE, T o
motional material. Suggested wording: "This program made possible, in part, wah-i-he--su - ---
port of the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County."
CRITERIA
In general, applications for grants will be reviewed according to the following criteria,weighted as
follows:
Artistic Merit (55 points.
* high artistic quality
* innovation and creativity in programming and artist selection
* vision and leadership of artistic staff
* activity which furthers the applicant's stated artistic mission
* contribution to the field(discipline)
Managerial Ability(20 points)
* existence of a long-range and/or short-range plan for the organization
* effectiveness and efficiency of organization
* effective board/staff interaction
* presentation of a clear and realistic budget for the organization and for the program or project
* organizational stability
* demonstrated evidence of consistently strong or developing support from the community for
the organization
Service to the Community(15 points)
* effectiveness of community involvement as shown by diversity of audiences
* representation from a cross-section of the community on the board of directors
* efforts to educate audiences
Community Promotion and Recognition (10 points)
* programs attract visitors as well as residents
* programs marketed locally, regionally, nationally and/or internationally '�� � -
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* activities have local, regional, national or international impact
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* participating artists have significant local, national or international reputations-__- ��- r
For Arts Council Use
Maj Mid Sm
College/Univ. Project
Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Discipline
Grant Programs Request
Application Form Award
Date
File #
HWORTANT: Questions must be answered on this application. Please type.
Submit 3 copies of the application and required materials.
Legal Name of Organization
Address
street city state zip
Fiscal Year End Date / / Prior Year's Actual Operating Expenses
Program Director Phone
Period of support requested: Starting Date / / Ending Date
Program Title
Amount of Request$ Total Program Budget$
Summary of program. (Do not exceed this space.)
Evaluation. (How will you determine that your use of this grant is a success?)
OFFICE RECORD
MY SECRETARY
FT,, WORTH, TEX•
ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY
PROGRAM BUDGET
REVENUES: PROPOSED
Ticket Sales
Program Advertising
Contributions/Grants
Private
Municipal
County
State
Federal
Membership Fees
In Kind(may not exceed 25%of total project)
Other(Specify)
Arts Council request(Must not exceed 50%of total project)
Total Revenues:*
EXPENSES:
Administrative(may not exceed 20%of total project)
Artistic Fees
Technical Personnel
Contracted Services
Marketing/Publicity
Supplies/Materials
Other(Specify)
Total Expenses:*
OFFICIAL RECORD
*Total Revenues Must Equal Total Expenses CITY SECRETARY t
FT. NORTH, TEX.
In this space address the criteria outlined in the Guidelines. (Do not exceed this space.)
A. Artistic Merit
B. Managerial Ability
C. Service to the Community
D. Community Promotion and Recognition
Who will be your audience for this program and from what areas will they be coming? What efforts, if any,
are you making to reach new audiences? (Include numbers.)
Identify source and amount of matching dollars for this program. (At least a 1 to 1 match is required)
Source *Amount Pledged/Received "Pending/Anticipated
* If this space is not adequate, provde an additional itemized list of each category with your application.
This is to certify that the information herein, including all attachments and supporting materials, is correct.
Signatures: R_„y
Project Director DateP i j ORD
Board Chairperson or President CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
AC Office Use
File #
ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY
Grant Evaluation Form
*Important. This form must be returned within 60 days of the date of the completed program or in the
case of staff support, three months after the hiring. This evaluation sheet must be completed for all
grants .
Name of Organization
Address
street city state zip
Program Director Phone
Program Title
Grant Amount Awarded Dates Program Took Place
I. Please give a brief evaluation of the Program and the results in terms of the stated purpose of your
proposal.
II. Audience served and attendance
III.Location of Program
IV. Please state any revisions or changes in your proposal and plans that were necessary
V. Admission Free Gated(lf Gated, give price structure)
VI. Please attach any samples of your program, brochure, catalog, promotional material, newspaper or
magazine clippings.
Program Director's Signature OEEICKiteRECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
VII. Program Budget- List ACTUAL cash expenses and cash revenues specifically identified with your
program. Attach a detailed line item budget which further describes all ACTUAL cash expenses and
revenues associated with this program.
REVENUES EXPENSES
Ticket Sales Administrative
Program
Advertising Artistic Fees
Contributions/
Grants Technical Personnel
Private Contracted
Municipal Services
County
State Marketing
Federal Publicity
Membership Supplies/
Fees Materials
In-kind
Other(Specify) Other (Specify)
Arts Council Grant
TOTAL REVENUES TOTAL EXPENSES
ITEMIZE ACTUAL EXPENDITURES FOR WHICH GRANT FUNDS WERE USED
(PLEASE ATTACH)
Please submit two copies each of final report to:
Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County
One Tandy Center, Suite 150 —
Fort Worth, TX 76102 OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY
GRANTS PANEL RATING SHEET
Name of Applicant Organization
Please note: The maximum number of points in each area should only be given if you feel that the
applicant is truly outstanding.
In general,applications for grants will be reviewed according to the following criteria,weighted as follows:
Artistic Merit (55 points)
• high artistic quality
innovation and creativity in programming and artist selection
vision and leadership of artistic staff
activity which furthers the applicant's stated artistic mission
contribution to the field (discipline)
Managerial Ability(20 points)
existence of a long-range and/or short-range plan for the organization
effectiveness and efficiency of organization
effective board/staff interaction
presentation of a clear and realistic budget for the organization and for the program or project
organizational stability
demonstrated evidence of consistently strong or developing support from the community for
the organization
Service to the Community(15 points
effectiveness of community involvement as shown by diversity of audiences
representation from a cross-section of the community on the board of directors
expansion in education of audiences
Community Promotion and Recognition 10 points)
programs attract visitors as well as residents
programs marketed locally, regionally, nationally and/or internationally
activities have local,regional, national or international impact
participating artists have significant local,national or international reputations
TOTAL
Additional Comments:
OFFICIAL RECOR
Signature Date
CITY SECRETARY
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Site Evaluator Comments:
OFFICIAL RECORD
UTY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
Nominating Organization/Individual Date
Contact Title Panel Category
Nominee Information: ❑ Major
Name ❑ Mid-Size
Occupation ❑ Small
Address
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Business Phone Home Phone CD
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Date SignatureCITY RROETARY
FT. WORTH, TEX.
Exhibit " rr
ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY
PROPOSED BUDGET
1991-1992
UNEARNED REVENUE
City Appropriation $ 93 , 537
Contributions-General 1 , 250 , 000
Grant-other 8 , 000
Grant-TCA 15 ,000
Fund Raising 325 , 000
Scholarship-Restricted 1 , 200
Total Unearned $1 , 692 , 737
EARNED REVENUE
Incom-Advertising $ 50 ,000
Interest 30 , 000
Services 0
Total Earned $ 80 ,000
Total Revenue $1 , 772 , 737
OEEIIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
f T. WO e 1, TEX,
City of Fort Worth, Texa
Mayor and CouComm nzca
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SUBJECT CONTRACTS WITH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WnRrH ANn TaRRANT COUNTY, AND THE
INTERNATIONAL SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION OF FORT WORTH
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County in the amount of
$93,537 and with the International Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth in the
amount of $95,026 for the period of October 1, 1991, through September 30, 1992.
DISCUSSION:
The Arts Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, through the Arts Grant Program,
provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Fort Worth on a project
basis for performances which enhance the cultural and artistic life of the community.
Funds for the programs are appropriated to the Arts Council by the City from a portion
of the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax receipts. All grants are subject to the approval of
a Grant Review Panel of the Arts Council . The grant review panels shall include one
representative of the City Manager's Office.
A portion of the Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax receipts also funds the City's contribution
to the International Sister Cities Association. Since the City of Fort Worth became
involved in the International Sister Cities Association, affiliations have been
established with five cities: Reggio Emilio, Italy; Trier, West Germany; Nagaoka,
Japan; Bandung, Indonesia; and Budapest, Hungary. International Sister Cities
Association of Fort Worth, Inc. , in 1986-87 agreed by contract to perform the City's
responsibilities for the 1987 Sister Cities International Conference, which was held
in Fort Worth, and to provide staff assistance to Sister Cities volunteers. In 1987-88
the growing number of Sister Cities activities required full-time staffing of a Fort
Worth Sister Cities office to assist the City of Fort Worth, which has the official
relationship with the five cities.
The City of Fort Worth budget adopted for 1991-92 includes a $93,537 appropriation for
the Arts Council to provide assistance in the distribution of public funds for the
support of the arts in Fort Worth through its arts grant program. The adopted budget
also includes a $95,026 appropriation for the International Sister Cities Association
of Fort Worth to provide staff, office expenses, and coordination and implementation
of Sister Cities activities necessary to Fort Worth's participation in the growing
number of Sister Cities activities, which services promote the City of Fort Worth. It
is proposedthat the City Council approve a contract between the City of Fort Worth and
each of these agencies for the period of October 1, 1991, through September 30, 1992.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that the funds required for this expenditure
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and CounCilCommunication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER L NAME PA E
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SUBJECT CONTRACTS WITH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF FORT WORTH AND TARRANT COUNTY, AND THE
INTERNATIONAL SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION OF FORT WORTH
are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund.
CB:c
Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT A iftfiffMLY
Office by: (to) CITY COUNCIL
Charles Boswell 8500
Originat ng Department Head: OCT 15 1991
Charles Boswell 8500 rom
GG04 539120 0242000 93,537.0
For Additional Information GG04 539120 0247000 95,026.0
Contact:
Charles Boswell 8500 City Secretary the
City of Fart Worth,Texas
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