Fiscal Note
The Resolution authorizes the issuance of an RFP to select a consultant that will develop a Performing Arts Study. The 2012 Budget includes $125,000 located in Miscellaneous Direct Appropriations for the study.
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SUBSTITUTE Resolution authorizing the Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to develop a Performing Arts Study and select a consultant and establishing a Performing Arts Study Steering Committee.
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WHEREAS, the Madison Common Council adopted the 2012 budget, authorizing the City to apply up to $125,000 in operating funds to enlist the services of a consultant to develop a Performing Arts Study addressing issues such as governance, ownership, financing, and the allocation of city resources; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to hire a qualified consultant in the field of performing arts to
conduct a comprehensive study of the performing arts environment in Madison; and
WHEREAS, the RFP will require the resulting study will to describe whether, and how, existing facilities meet current needs; and
WHEREAS, the study will provide the identification of a road map for improvements needed in our performing arts facilities, as well as new facilities that may be needed in the future; and
WHEREAS, in addition to this needs assessment, the study will include recommendations for how local performers and facilities can work together to maximize each facility's potential use; and
WHEREAS to ensure broad public participation and acceptance of the plan a Steering Committee is necessary to guide and inform the work of the consultant, and
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee will work with the consultant to help them develop community contacts and act as a sounding board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Department of Planning and Community and Economic Development is authorized to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to develop a Performing Arts Study consistent with the above goals and that City staff is are authorized to select the consultant to prepare said Study, consistent with and subject to applicable City contracting policies and ordinances; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Performing Arts Study Steering Committee to be staffed by the Arts Program Administrator is hereby established and shall include nine (9) members as follows: three (3) members from various performing arts facilities; three (3) members from performing arts organizations; one (1) member from the business sector, funders and philanthropists, one (1) member of the Madison Arts Commission, and one (1) alderperson.
BE FINALLY RESOLVED, that members of the Steering Committee shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Common Council.