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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution amending the Seminole County Administrative Code for Seminole County Arts and Cultural Grant Program. Countywide (Rick Durr, Parks and Recreation Director on behalf of Andrea Wesser-Brawner, Chief Innovation and Strategic Initiatives Officer)
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Parks and Recreation - Business Office
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Authorized By:
Richard Durr, Parks and Recreation Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Jaquelin Massaline/407-665-2172
Background:
Section 28.40 of the Seminole County Administrative Code pertains to the Seminole County Arts and Cultural Grant. The County established its own arts and cultural grant program in 2020 to distribute arts funds, formalizing these procedures in Section 28.40 of the Seminole County Administrative Code. Following an evaluation of the program’s internal procedures, the Board of County Commissioners determined it could enhance the efficiency of appropriating these funds to support the arts and cultural activities of the County. On October 10, 2023, the Board expressed its wishes to discontinue the arts and cultural grant program and implemented a streamlined process for disbursing these funds. To effectuate the Board’s wishes, it is necessary to remove Section 28.40 of the Seminole County Administrative Code.
Please note the FY 2023/2024 arts allocation was distributed evenly between the Seminole Cultural Arts Council and Wayne Densch Performing Arts.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution amending the Seminole County Administrative Code for Seminole County Arts and Cultural Grant Program.