HomeMy WebLinkAbout089-R-19 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with Mudlark Theater, NFP to Provide Funding for the Equity in the Arts Hiring Program8/27/2019
89-R-19
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with
Mudlark Theater, NFP to Provide Funding for the Equity in the Arts
Hiring Program
WHEREAS, the Equity in the Arts Hiring program (the "Program") is a
program that provides access to meaningful careers in the arts administration for
minorities that are Evanston residents; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to help local arts organizations to foster
equity in the arts and create jobs as part of its economic revitalization efforts throughout
Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the Mudlark Theater and the City of Evanston will be
facilitating the Program in Evanston. The City agrees to Grant the Program $25,000 in
exchange for the Mudlark Theater providing a full time position in the arts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston hereby determines
that participation in the Equity in the Arts Program meets equity standards and will
enhance the City's economic revitalization efforts, therefore the aforementioned Equity
in the Arts Program and execution of the Grant Agreement are in the best interests of
the City of Evanston,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the grant
agreement by and between the City of Evanston and the Mudlark Theater for funding to
support equity in the arts. Attached as Exhibit 1 is the Grant Agreement and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is also authorized and directed to
negotiate and execute any additional documents required for the grant funding as
he/she may determine to be in the best interests of the City.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 89-R-19 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
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Approved as to form:
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Counsel
EXHIBIT 1
GRANT AGREEMENT
THIS GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered by and between the
Mudlark Theater, NFP ("Mudlark Theater: or "Grantee"), and the City of Evanston, an
Illinois municipal corporation ("City" or "Grantor").
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