City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 208860

• File #: 208860
• Version: 1
• Type: Mayor's Request
• Status: Approved
• File created: 8/29/2019
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 9/12/2019
• Final action: 9/26/2019
• Enactment date: 9/12/2019
• Enactment #: 208860
• Title: Requesting acceptance of a $43,600 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council to support the LCC re-grant program.
• Code sections: Grant/Gift -

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/1/2019	7	BOA	Mayoral Approval
9/26/2019	6	City Council	Approved
9/24/2019	5	Finance	Approved
9/12/2019	4	City Council	Referred for recommendation

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Requesting acceptance of a $43,600 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council to support the LCC re-grant program.

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To the Honorable City Council:

I respectfully request that your Honorable City Council accept a grant of $43,600 from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to support the Council's Local Cultural Council grant program, providing direct grants to artists, schools and organizations in the City.

My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item.

Respectfully submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor