Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Commission to Review and Approve Three Brown Bag Lunch Concerts
REPORT IN BRIEF
Review and approve three Brown Bag Lunch Concerts at Bob Hart Square
RECOMMENDATION
Arts and Culture Commission - Adopt a motion approving and approve three Brown Bag Lunch Concerts in Downtown Merced at Bob Hart Square or the Civic Center as part of the 2024/25 City Council sponsored art projects.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Arts and Culture Advisory Commission Ordinance #2489, Section 2.54.060 Jurisdiction of the Commission
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Council Goals and Priorities: Public Works & City Beautification.
DISCUSSION
As part of the 2024/25 Budget, the City Council has allocated $100,000 for art installations and events across Merced. A key initiative recommended by the Arts and Culture Arts Project Subcommittee is a three series Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series in Downtown Merced in Bob Hart Square or at the Civic Center. This series will offer residents an opportunity to enjoy live music during their lunch breaks, featuring one group per concert with a $1,500 budget and a total project budget of $4,500.
The series will spotlight various genres. Following the commission's approval, staff will issue a call for musicians or musical groups, with one group selected for each concert. This approach will ensure that each concert in the series is a unique and memorable experience for the Merced community.
Once the commission reviews and approves the project, it will be presented to the City Council for final approval.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None at this time
ATTACHMENTS
None