File #: 23-5227    Version: 1 Name: Consider Approval of a Community Activation Grant Application to be funded through the Historic Downtown Revitalization Grant Program for Historic Preservation Month Events
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 2/20/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/6/2023 Final action: 3/6/2023
Title: New Business - Consider Approval of a Community Activation Grant Application to be funded through the Historic Downtown Revitalization Grant Program for Historic Preservation Month Events
Sponsors: Nicolette Ricciuti
Attachments: 1. Application, 2. 2023 Historic Preservation Month Presentation

 Title

New Business - Consider Approval of a Community Activation Grant Application to be funded through the Historic Downtown Revitalization Grant Program for Historic Preservation Month Events

 

Requested Action

To consider the approval or denial of a Community Activation Grant Application and if approved, determine the amount of funding to be awarded.

 

Recommendation

Defer to City Council.

 

Description/History

On May 24, 2021 the City of Mansfield passed a resolution creating the Community Activation Grant Program designed to subsidize the fees associated with producing special events, live entertainment production, promotion of local artists, and other community activation efforts.

 

Justification

The events proposed in the grant application are designed to bring residents and visitors to Historic Downtown Mansfield to participate in fun family events that showcase the City's heritage and provide opportunities for visitors and downtown businesses to interact.

 

Funding Source

Historic Downtown Mansfield Grant Fund

 

Prepared By

Nicolette Ricciuti

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