Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Outreach Grant Reimbursement Request of $3,000 from Kupira Marimba
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: August 10, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development
ITEM SUMMARY:
• A 45-minute, high-energy interactive traditional Zimbabwean music performance was held at Bonnie Wenk Park on June 10, 2017. The event was a part of the McKinney Cultural Music Series and the City of McKinney Parks & Recreation African Heritage Concert.
• Approximately 100 attendees from McKinney and the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area, of all ages and backgrounds, were present.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Outreach Grants provides financial assistance for the costs associated with a single project, or if the applicant is applying for the first time.
• Per 2017 Arts Grants Guidelines approved by Council on October 4, 2016, Outreach Grants can pay up to 50% of eligible project expenses, not to exceed $3,000.
• Project request for a grant award of $3,000 was approved by the McKinney Arts Commission at its regular meeting on July 27, 2016.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The current balance of Outreach funds is $22,500.