1. Resolution 4687 - Performing Arts Center Planning Grant4D City of Kalispell
Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7700 Fax(406)758-7758
REPORT TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
MEETING DATE:
The Honorable Mayor Kennedy and City Council
Susan Moyer, Community Development Director
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
Resolution for A CDBG Planning Grant Application On Behalf Of the Glacier
Performing Arts Center, Inc.
April 1, 2002
BACKGROUND: Montana Department of Commerce is accepting applications for planning grants
to assist local governments in preparing plans, studies, analyses, or research in
specific areas related to community development. The grants can be used for a
variety of planning activities including initial planning necessary to get a project
underway or to conduct other important community planning activities.
Only local governments may apply for these funds; however, as in other MDOC
grants, the city has the ability to act as a conduit to pass the funds through to a
non-profit organization. The Glacier Performing Arts Center, Inc. has been
approved by the State to be 501(c)3 non-profit compliant. The group earlier
retained ArtsMarket,hrc. out of Bozeman to conduct a feasibility which was
completed in January 2002. ArtsMarket, Inc. recommended in their study that the
facility include:
➢ A 1,500-1,700 seat main performing arts hall, suitable for symphonic use,
touring productions and other performing arts and entertainment.
➢ A versatile smaller hall, in the 150-250 seat range that can be used for
theater/theatrical reviews, recitals and dance, and can double as rehearsal
space.
➢ Classrooms and/or studio space, as possible given the configuration of the
building, to maximize education opportunities for the facility and its user
organizations.
ArtsMarket, Inc. recommended a downtown location to maximize economic
impact of the facility and its activities, noting that as much as 75 percent of the
economic impact of performing arts is off -site in spending related to the event. It
was also noted that many cities throughout the United States have successfully
used art facilities and related cultural districts as economic development tools and
anchors for downtown businesses and development.
The CDBG Planning Grants have a maximum ceiling of $20,000 per grant for
2002 and require a dollar -for -dollar match.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council pass a resolution that will authorize the City Manager to sign
and submit a CDBG Planning Grant application in the amount of $20,000 and
contribute up to $5,000 in Program Income as part of the match requirement.
FISCAL IMPACT: As a result of the planning study, a facility of the proposed size could generate an
investment in the community of $7 to $15 million.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by council.
Respectfully submitted,,
Susan Moyer, Director of
Community Development u
Date Prepared: March 27, 2002
Chris A. Kukulski,
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 4687
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TO PROVIDE PLANNING
DOLLARS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell is applying to the Montana Department
of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant Planning
Grant to provide $20,000 in planning funds for the Glacier
Performing Arts Center, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell will be contributing $5,000 towards a
$20,000 match requirement from funds generated through
Program Income; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has the legal jurisdiction and
authority to transfer grant funds to the Glacier Performing
Arts Center, Inc. which has been incorporated in the State of
Montana with the authority to be compliant as a 501(c)(3)
organization.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City of Kalispell agrees to conform to the
regulations, statutes, terms and conditions
described in the CDBG Certifications for
Application.
SECTION II. That the City of Kalispell agrees to contribute
$5,000 of Program Income funds towards the required
$20,000 match that the Glacier Performing Arts
Center, Inc. must provide.
SECTION III. That the City Manager is authorized to submit on
behalf of the City of Kalispell, the CDBG Planning
Grant to the Montana Department of Commerce and to
provide such other additional information as may be
required.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AND
SIGNED BY THE MAYOR THIS 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 2002.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
Attest:
Theresa White
City Clerk