File #: 16-484   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 9/20/2016 In control: Parks & Recreation
On agenda: 10/11/2016 Final action: 10/11/2016
Enactment date: 10/11/2016 Enactment #: 2016-287
Title: Commissioner Keigher - To Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the Gaston Arts Council for the 29th Annual Cotton Ginning Days Festival (100% Grant Funds - $1,500)
Sponsors: Tom Keigher
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2016-287, 2. BCR - Grant Funds ($1,500)

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Commissioner Keigher - To Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the Gaston Arts Council for the 29th Annual Cotton Ginning Days Festival (100% Grant Funds - $1,500)

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STAFF CONTACT

Cathy Hart - Director - Parks and Recreation - 704-922-2162

BUDGET IMPACT

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The grant will provide an additional $1,500 to cover entertainment expenses for the 29th Annual Cotton Ginning Days festival.

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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT

No County funds are required to match the grant.

BACKGROUND

Gaston County Parks and Recreation received a Grassroots Arts Program grant from the Gaston Arts Council in the amount of $1,500. The grant will be used for entertainment expenses at the 29th Annual Cotton Ginning Days festival.  Cotton Ginning Days is one of the largest annual special events in Gaston County with a three day attendance estimated to be 30,000 people.

POLICY IMPACT

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Budget Change Request