Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst, City Manager's Department
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SUBJECT: Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the General Fund, Unencumbered, Unreserved Fund Balance of $3,000 and Request for Proposals (RFP) for Local Photography Submissions for a Summer Art Exhibition at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund, unencumbered, unreserved fund balance of $3,000 and an RFP call for local photography for a summer art exhibition at the Applegate Park MOAT.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund, unencumbered unreserved fund balance in the amount of $3,000; and,
B. Approving an RFP for original works of photography by local artists featuring sunrises and sunsets in Merced to be displayed at a summer art exhibition at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended 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
City Beautification, as provided for in the 2023/24 Adopted Budget.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This project aligns with the City Council's FY 2023/24 Goals and Priorities of City Beautification by continuing the open call for art projects.
DISCUSSION
An RFP and a community event will benefit local photographers provide a resource and venue for local photographers to showcase their original photographs of sunrises and sunsets captured in Merced. This initiative aims to provide a platform for local photographers, both aspiring and seasoned, to gain exposure. This project will also nurture a sense of community support for budding and seasoned local photographers.
Hosting a photography event at the Applegate Park MOAT would be a strategic investment ...
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