RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GLOBAL URBAN STRATEGIES, INC TO APPLY FOR THE ARTS IN CALIFORNIA PARKS – LOCAL PARKS GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY PARKS CALIFORNIA WHEREAS, Arts in California Parks is a program from California State Parks that supports artists, culture bearers, California Native American tribes, and communities in creating artwork that offers perspective on our past and present WHEREAS, This grant program is designed to foster vibrant community engagement, support local artists, and celebrate cultural diversity through the creation of art and culture programming in local parks.
WHEREAS, The grant aims to enhance the natural beauty of local parks with culturally enriching art programs that invite exploration, understanding, and a deepened connection to our shared landscapes.
WHEREAS, Applying for the Arts in California Parks grant supports the “Outdoor Access for All” initiative led by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, along with the Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” initiative, and California State Parks’ Reexamining Our Past Initiative.
WHEREAS, Global Urban Strategies Inc. is a grant writing services firm that has extensive experience in composing and winning environmental equity grant proposals that enhance community development.
WHEREAS, Global Urban Strategies, INC. would propose to submit a complete grant for Planning and Development to support the early stages of project development with a focus on building partnerships, artist selection, and developing project plans for an organization.
WHEREAS, The grant would be a necessary source of funding needed to allow the City to enhance its connection between its local parks and rich cultural history, further strengthening sustainable community connections, and the resident's overall health, and well-being.
WHEREAS, The grant would allow to cover the costs of planning and development expenses such as workshops, community engagement activities, staff time, planning materials, and other forms of equitable artist selection practices.
WHEREAS, Global Urban Strategies, Inc. will prepare the following elements for the grant proposal:
Establish an Initial Consultation
Conduct an in-depth meeting with key stakeholders to provide information about the grant program and understand the city’s needs and goals.
Gather information to develop a competitive scope of work, including project partners, budget and timeline information, and relevant supporting data.
Construct a Proposal Preparation
Manage access to the submission portal.
Complete all application questions, as well as the budget worksheet and narrative.
Gather all supporting documents, including proof of concept and partnerships, financial statements, etc.
Collaborative Review Process
Facilitate a review process with key stakeholders and gather feedback at least three business days before the submission deadline.
Make revisions and edits promptly, maintaining open communication with city staff throughout the process.
Final Submission and Support
Submit the completed grant application on behalf of the city before the submission deadline of June 14, 2024.
Provide a digital copy of the grant application to the city.
WHEREAS, the APPLICANT certifies by resolution to submit the APPLICATION to the State; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Approving Global Urban Strategies Inc. to submit a complete grant application to Arts in California Parks—Local Parks Grant Program, for the amount not to exceed $6,600.00. The City Manager is authorized to take all actions necessary to submit such an application and to execute all required documents for and on behalf of the City including executing a professional services agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May of 2024 at Commerce, California.
Hugo Argumedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway
City Clerk