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File #: 210230    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 5/29/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/11/2020 Final action: 6/11/2020
Enactment date: 6/11/2020 Enactment #: 210230
Title: Supporting an application to create a state-authorized Cultural District in East Somerville.
Sponsors: Matthew McLaughlin, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jefferson Thomas ("J.T.") Scott, Jesse Clingan, Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo, Lance L. Davis, Mark Niedergang, Mary Jo Rossetti, Wilfred N. Mbah, William A. White Jr.

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Supporting an application to create a state-authorized Cultural District in East Somerville.

 

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WHEREAS,                     Somerville wishes to pursue a state-authorized Cultural District through the state’s enabling legislation (MGL c10, §58A); and

 

WHEREAS,                     The East Somerville neighborhood has a mixed-use geographical area that has a concentration of cultural facilities and assets; and

 

WHEREAS,                     East Somerville Main Streets has created a broad and diverse partnership of stakeholders committed to cultural, community and economic development to provide oversight of the Cultural District; and

 

WHEREAS,                     The Massachusetts Cultural Council will be petitioned in accordance with its guidelines and criteria to designate said Cultural District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

 

RESOLVED                     That the Somerville City Council endorses the submission of this application and agrees to foster the development of this Cultural District; AND BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED                     That the Somerville City Council endorses the state-sponsored cultural district goals: attracting artists and cultural enterprises, encouraging business and job development, establishing tourist destinations, preserving and reusing historic buildings, enhancing property values, and fostering local cultural development; AND BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED                     That the Somerville City Council will appoint a city official to represent the City within the district partnership of said Cultural District; AND BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED                     That the Somerville City Council encourages all who own property or businesses within said Cultural District to involve themselves and participate in the full development of the Cultural District; AND BE IT FURTHER

 

RESOLVED                     That the Somerville City Council directs city agencies to identify programs and services that could support and enhance the development of the Cultural District and ensure that those programs and services are accessible to the Cultural District.