TC Resolution 24-12 Authorizing Grant Application for National Endowment of the Arts: Our Town Grant Funding OpportunityA
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COLORADO
RESOLUTION 24-12
AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING A NATIONAL ENDOWEMENT OF THE
ARTS (NEA) OUR TOWN GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CULTURAL AND
ARTS ACTIVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon ("Town") is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado,
and therefore an eligible applicant for the Our Town grant program offered by the National
Endowment of the Arts ("NEA"); and
WHEREAS NEA invests in arts, culture, and design projects that address health or well-being,
transportation or infrastructure, or climate -related challenges with a community; and
WHEREAS the Town will partner with the Vail Valley Art Guild ("VVAG") to engage the arts
community to help create an Avon's Cultural and Arts Strategic Plan, to develop and foster
additional art activations; programs and installations; attract and retain artists; engage the public,
and define Avon as an appealing, unique, and inviting artistic center; and
WHEREAS the Town is highly committed through cultural and arts offerings, to creative
placemaking, animated public and private spaces, improving locals and business viability and
bringing a diverse people together to celebrate, inspire and be inspired resulting in a vibrant
destination for the Avon residents and visitor alike; and
WHEREAS the Town will submit an Our Town Grant Application to request a total of $50K in
NEA funding with a Town of Avon cash match of $50K for the Cultural and Arts Activation
Project; and
WHEREAS the Avon Town Council finds that the expansion of cultural and arts offerings will
promote the health and well-being of the Avon community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO,
THAT:
Section 1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated as findings by the Town.
Section 2. The Town Council of the Town of Avon supports the Our Town Grant Application
and will authorize the expenditure of funds necessary to meet the terms and obligations of any
grant awarded pursuant to a Grant Agreement with NEA.
Section 3. If a grant is awarded, the Town of Avon hereby authorizes the Mayor or Mayor Pro
Tern to sign a Grant Agreement with the NEA.
E AVON TOWN COUNCIL q—� 2F 04,
Attest: ' ' -
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Miguel a regui Casanueva, own Clerk
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Resolution No. 24-12
March 26, 2024
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