To repeal and replace Resolution No. 2003-2-19(R) to establish minimum requirements for all organizations that seek funding from the City through the Community Relations Commission, Cultural Arts Commission (formerly known as the Cultural Affairs Commission) and the Heritage Commission to expand and clarify minimum eligibility requirements for non-profit organizations and to provide a reporting exemption for certain organizations and providing an effective date. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-4-1(R)

During a grant workshop session with Cultural Arts Commission and the City Council on January 13, 2025, City Council requested that city staff present an amendment to Council, for approval, to allow nonprofits who are in the process of seeking 501(c)(3) status be eligible to receive small arts grants through the Cultural Arts Commission. This resolution would support that request/change.

Additionally, the Heritage Grant program has encountered requests from local cemeteries seeking to utilize grant funds for emergency repairs, primarily related to storm damage.  The current 501(c)(3) restriction in Resolution 2003-2-19(R) limits the cemetery organizations from application to the grant process. This change would allow non-profit cemetery organizations to apply for Heritage grants.

Additionally, heritage events were moved into the heritage grant funding process in FY2024-25. Adjustments to reporting are recommended to support this change.

This item has no financial impact.

Approval of this item supports the City’s Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government and Residential and Commercial Economic Vitality.