Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMITTAL OF A PROJECT APPLICATION TO BLOOMBERG
PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION FOR THE SANTA MARIA
ASPHALT ART INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria seeks to enhance public spaces and improve the safety, aesthetics, and vibrancy of its urban environment through creative and community-driven initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City has an opportunity to apply for a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies' Asphalt Art Initiative, which offers funding to support large -scale art installations on public streets and other urban spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Asphalt Art Initiative will provide funding of up to $100,000 to support the creation of public art installations that increase pedestrian safety, beautify the urban environment, and engage the local community; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to partner with the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks non-profit partner, PLAY, Inc., to serve as the fiduciary agent for the project, ensuring proper oversight, financial management, and adherence to the grant requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to ensuring that any funded projects would be executed in alignment with the program’s guidelines,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the submission of a grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies for up to $100,000 in funding for the Asphalt Art Initiative.
SECTION 2. The City Council further authorizes a partnership with PLAY, Inc. to act as the fiduciary agent for the project, responsible for managing the financial aspects of the grant, including fund disbursement, reporting, and compliance with grant requirements.
SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks, or their designee to take all necessary steps to apply for and manage the grant, including preparing required documents, securing artist partnerships, and overseeing the implemen tation of the project, if awarded, in collaboration with PLAY, Inc.; and
SECTION 4. If the grant is awarded, the City and PLAY, Inc. will jointly manage the funds in accordance with the guidelines provided by Bloomberg
Philanthropies, ensuring transparency, accountability, and community engagement throughout the project.
SECTION 5. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this d ocument is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 21st day of January 2025.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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City Manager