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City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No. ____________ R ESOLUTION NO. ____________
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO THE RETENTION
OF THE FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL TO ADMINISTER THE
CITY’S CULTURAL ARTS GRANT PROGRAMS PURSUANT
TO FRESNO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7-1506(B)(4)
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HEREAS, in 2018 a majority of Fresno voters approved Measure P – the Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Transaction and Use Tax ( Measure P), which was thereafter codified in Chapter 7, Article 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC); and WHEREAS, Measure P imposes a retail and transaction tax for the purpose of providing clean and safe parks; new parks and recreation facilities; youth and senior recreation and after-school facilities and job training; improved walking and biking trails; the San Joaquin River Parkway; beautification of streets; and expanded access to arts and culture; and
WHEREAS, FMC Section 7-1506(b)(4)(A) requires that 12% of the funds made available pursuant to Measure P be made available on an annual basis to invest in competitive grants for nonprofit organizations that support and expand access to arts and cultural programming; and
WHEREAS, FMC Section 15-1508(a) states the authority to expend funds, issue grants, or enter into contracts or memoranda of understanding relating to Measure P revenues is delegated to the City of Fresno; and
WHEREAS, grants funded pursuant to FMC Section 7-1506(b)(4) shall be implemented by the Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission in partnership with the Fresno Arts Council, or its successor local arts agency; and RSB
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WHEREAS, pursuant to FMC Sections 7-1506(b)(4)(c) and 7-1509(e)(4), a Cultural Arts Plan for the City must be adopted by the City Council prior to the distribution of grants; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to clarify the role of the Fresno Arts Council relating to the administration of competitive grants funded pursuant to FMC Section 7- 1506(b)(4).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows:
1. The City shall contract with the Fresno Arts Council for administrative services relating to implementing the provisions of FMC Section 7-1506(b)(4)(A), subject to the provisions of Measure P and further Council direction in accordance therewith.
2. The Fresno Arts Council shall be compensated for such services in accordance with Measure P, including FMC Section 7-1508(e)(5).
3. The City Manager is hereby directed to bring back an agreement with Fresno Arts Council for administrative services in accordance with this Resolution within 30 days of the date of this Resolution.
4. This resolution shall be effective upon final approval. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.
CITY OF FRESNO )
I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2023.
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ABSTAIN :
Mayor Approval: , 2023
Mayor Approval/No Return: , 2023
Mayor Veto: , 2023
Council Override Vote: , 2023
TODD STERMER, CMC
City Clerk
By:
Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney
By:
Raj Singh Badhesha D ate
Chief Assistant City Attorney