Number
251085
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to application, acceptance, and funding of a Greater Milwaukee Foundation Grant for the staffing of the Public Artist in Residence program in the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
Body
Whereas, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee is eligible for grant funds from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) to fund staffing costs of the Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) program; and
Whereas, the Redevelopment Authority recognizes that placing Artists within City Departments to strategize, propose and implement creative solutions to complex civic challenges will invest in the city’s cultural producers by leveraging the knowledge, practices and creative tool kits of local artists to build a better community for Milwaukee residents; and
Whereas, the Redevelopment Authority has declared its intent to hire a liaison to manage relationships and catalyze the PAIR project; and
Whereas, the Redevelopment Authority will maintain records documenting all expenditures made during the Grant period and will allow employees from the GMF to inspect records and the grant site; and
Whereas, the Redevelopment Authority will adhere to all reporting requirements established by GMF for the grant program; and
Whereas, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee has determined that operation of this PAIR program would cost $25,000 to hire a part time liaison and $43,000 for the artist stipend; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee that application, acceptance, and implementation of said Grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation by the Assistant Executive Director under the terms specified above is authorized; and be it
Further Resolved, that the proper officers of the Redevelopment Authority be and hereby are authorized and directed to enter into an agreement and/or other documents deemed necessary and agreed to ...
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