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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/2005, BUS. 5 - 2005-06 PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE GRANTS-IN-AID RECOMMENDATIONS council A acenaa izepom S CITY OF SAN LU IS OBISPO FROM: Wendy George, ACAOU Prepared By: Betsy Kiser, Principal Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: 2005-06 PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING CONEVEF= GRANTS-IN-AID RECOMMENDATIONS CAO RECOMMENDATION As recommended by the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC), approve the 2005-06 Grants-in-Aid(GIA) and authorize the City Administrative Officer to execute agreements with each grant recipient as described in Attachment 1,inclusive of any modifications made by the Council. DISCUSSION Background In February of this year, the PCC began its annual Grants-in-Aid process. Notices were placed in the Tribune and on the City's website, advertising the availability of grants for local non-profit organizations that promote cultural or recreational services of tourism promotion advantage to the City. Additionally, prior year grant recipients were mailed notices advising them of the time frame for the 2005-06 grant process. A workshop was held for prospective applicants on February 9, 2005 to review the grant application process, emphasize the Council's grant criteria, discuss the PCC's expectations for applications and answer any questions from the applicants. This meeting was mandatory for new applicants and fourteen members of the community attended, representing thirteen organizations. Completed applications were due to the City on March 11, 2005. The PCC received 42 applications requesting a total of$158,933. This compares with 46 applications received in 2004- 05 requesting $169,637. As in the past, the majority of applications were geared toward cultural activities. Unfortunately, this grant cycle, three applications were deemed incomplete or were received after the deadline, two failed to meet the criteria for funding, and one requested funding for a project that was out of sync with the funding cycle. (Due to problems in the past with late and incomplete documents, language was added to the grant application cover letter in bold, upper case and underlined that "LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.") Ultimately, the PCC made recommendations on 36 complete and timely applications. Copies of the 2005-06 grant applications are available in the Council Reading File. Review Process Upon receipt of the grant applications, the PCC convened a subcommittee to review the applications and formulate preliminary grant recommendations. The GIA subcommittee, comprised of Wilda Rosene (who served as chair),Diane Hunt Roberts, and Louise Justice met two s-/ 2005-06 Grants-in-Aid Recommendations Page 2 times (April 11 and April 25) to review the applications and evaluate each using the assessment criteria established by the Council. (Attachment 2). The subcommittee's preliminary recommendations were then presented to the full committee at the PCC's May 11th regularly scheduled meeting. (See Attachment for minutes.) During the meeting, the PCC approved the subcommittee's preliminary recommendations and set a public hearing date for May 25, 2005 to present the recommendations to the applicant agencies. The preliminary recommendations and notice of the meeting were then mailed to all grant applicants. Funding Recommendations The public hearing was held on May 25, 2005, to formally present the Committee's 2005-06 GIA recommendations to the applicant agencies. (See Attachment for minutes.) During the meeting, all applicants were given an opportunity to address the PCC regarding the recommendations. Representatives from twenty-three of the applicant agencies were present, with the majority providing information about their programs and future plans, and in all instances expressing appreciation to the committee for its funding recommendations. Action on the grant recommendations was taken after the public hearing. The PCC unanimously adopted the recommendations and directed staff to forward the recommendations to City Council for final action. The following summarizes the PCC's 2005-06 final grant recommendations: 1. Total funding available is $100,000. 2. Total funding allocated is $95,330 in grants,with funds remaining of$4,670. 3. Funding is provided to 36 organizations, with grants ranging from$965 to$5,000. 4. Six grants proposals were not recommended for funding due to issues identified earlier in the report. Specifically, these include:. a. The Central Coast Children's Choir requested $2500 for printing of concert flyers, media advertising and honorarium for guest artists. The application failed to include Attachment 4 — Statement of Limitations and Payment Disbursement. In all other respects, the application met the funding criteria. (See following section for additional information regarding this grant request.) b. The Friends of the SLO Botanical Garden requested $5000 to advertise their spring and fall plant sale. The PCC felt the project did not meet the granting criteria of large festival or parade; concert series, art exhibits, or youth outreach. c. The Gold Coast Barbershop Chorus requested $2000 for music kits, award certificates, refreshments, t-shirts and music clinic instructions for accapella singing clinics in 10 SLO institutions,including Grizzly Academy,Juvenile Hall, CA Youth Authority, and others. The PCC felt the project did not meet the granting criteria stated above and did not serve the City of San Luis Obispo. d. The Mission Prep Christmas Classic requested $5000 for advertising materials for their 7`s Annual Christmas Classic basketball tournament. The PCC rejected the application because it arrived late(3 days) and was incomplete. e. The SLO City to Sea Half Marathon requested$4000 for advertising and promotion, postage, traffic control and bus transportation. Although portions of the request did not meet grant criteria, the PCC rejected the application because it arrived one week GAProjects&Prograrns\P.C.C\Grants in Aid\G1A 2005-06\Administration\CAR 2005-06 GIA Requests 6105.doc 7 2005-06 Grants-in-Aid Recommendations Page 3 past the deadline and was incomplete. f. The SLO County Youth Symphony requested $3500 for advertising .and promotions, guest artist expenses and composer/commission fees for their 40`h Anniversary Gala Benefit Concert. The PCC rejected the application because the event was scheduled for June 18, 2005, the month preceding the start of the 2005-06 grant cycle. A more detailed discussion of the individual grant recommendations can be found in Attachment 4. A member of the PCC will be available to Council at the public hearing to respond to any inquiries. Request For Special Consideration Subsequent to the May 25 public hearing, the PCC received a letter from the Central Coast Children's Choir (CCCC), a successful past grant recipient, requesting special consideration with regard to their grant application. As indicated above, the CCCC had inadvertently left off Attachment 4 from their application, rendering their grant inadmissible. The PCC carefully considered the request at their June 8`s meeting and for fear of setting a "dangerous precedent" for dealing with incomplete applications in future grant cycles, upheld their original recommendation not to fund the CCCC. However, the CCCC was informed that they could request support from the City Council, since the Council ultimately approves the allocation of grant funds. Attached is a letter to the Council from the CCCC, again requesting special consideration. (Attachment 5) A representative from the CCCC will be available at the Council meeting to present their plea and answer any questions. Contracts Upon Council adoption of grant recommendations, staff will enter into contracts with each of the qualified organizations. Contracts will be monitored by the PCC and staff throughout the year. FISCAL IMPACT The 2005-06 budget for the PCC Grants-in-Aid Program, approved as part of the 2005-07 Financial Plan, is $100,000. The PCC is recommending that $95,330 be allocated at this time to grants that have met all GIA requirements. $4,670 is available for use at Council's discretion. ALTERNATIVES Members of the PCC want Council to know that even though the full grant funding was not used ($4,670 remains), they gave careful consideration to all grant proposals and believe that the recommendations currently show parity among requests with regard to type, size, and duration of event, and the activities to be supported by the grant. However, should Council wish to change allocations, or provide some level of funding to the CCCC, the additional funding is available to do so. Otherwise,it will be carred over and used as part of the 06-07 grant cycle. GAProjects&Programs\P.C.Mrants in Aid\GIA 2005-06\Administration\CAR 2005-06 GIA Requests 6105.doc 2005-06 Grants-in-Aid Recommendations Page 4 ATTACHMENTS 1. 2005-06 PCC Grant Summaries 2. Grant Assessment Criteria 3. Draft minutes from the May 11, 2005 PCC meeting. 4. Draft minutes from the May 25,2005 GIA Public Hearing 5. 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APPLICANT CRITERIA 1. Applicant organization must have a clearly stated purpose and function and be responsible for the planning and provision of a cultural, social or recreational programlevent. Acceptable recreational programs must qualify under Section I(b)of Grant Criteria below. 2. Applicant must demonstrate that it has the managerial and fiscal competence to complete the proposed project. Repeat applicants must have a successful history of using prior grant funds, as evidenced by a completed and accepted Final Report. 3. The organization must have Federal non-profit status as defined in Section 501(c)(3)or(c)(6)of the Internal Revenue Code(no exceptions made). 4. The organization must give evidence that it has pursued other sources of financial.support and that it has examined and weighed the financial ability of the target population to support its program or event. 5. The organization must extend its program to the general public and may not exclude anyone by reason of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical, mental or economic status. 6. The applicant organization must be willing to participate in a final report evaluation process as requested by the Promotional Coordinating Committee. B. GRANT CRITERIA 1. Grant requests must be for programs or activities which meet one or both of the purposes below: a. Of local cultural benefit to the residents of the City of San Luis Obispo(e.g.,determined by the event's popularity, its accessibility to residents, its affordability and its uniqueness in the community)or;. b. Of tourism promotion advantage to the City of San Luis Obispo (e.g., determined by increases to the City's revenues,especially transient occupancy tax revenues). 2. Consideration will be given to events that take place in the City of San Luis Obispo and contribute to the local economy. 3. Additional consideration will be given to: a. events that occur during the"non-peak"tourism months of September through May; 3 ATTACHMENT a b. organizations requesting funds for a special celebration such as an anniversary that will provide increased promotional opportunities; c. organizations that demonstrate collaboration with related agencies and other community resources. 4. Other types of City support, such as facility use or in-kind service, will be considered in the award process. 5. Demonstrated financial need of the organization will be considered in evaluating and awarding funds, although the potential cultural and/or promotional benefit of the request will be given higher consideration. 6. Past grant performance of the organization, regardless of financial need or potential proposal benefit,will be considered in awarding funds. 7. Grants will not be made for the following expenses: a. Office overhead or staff salaries(artist stipends acceptable). b. Capital Equipment. c. Rental of space for performances or rehearsals. d. Scholarships or camperships. e. Tours or travel expenses. f. Web site development. 8. In the past,grants have been awarded for the following expenses: a. Publicity and promotional materials b. Tickets to events for youth and or underprivileged c. Artist's stipends and honorariums. Applicants should be aware that competition does exist for these awards and that there is no assurance that funding will be available to them in any fiscal year. Grant funds are limited. Sg Item 2. SUPPORT FOR AMTRAK FUNDING Sta ck The committee was in consensus to send a le r in support of funding Amtrak to be signed by Chair Nicklas. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Item 1. GRANTS-IN-AID SUBCOMMITTEE The Subcommittee has met twice to review grant applications. This is the first year that there have been so many problems with the applications. Some applications were submitted late, some were incomplete, and in some instances the event was in the wrong cycle. The final recommendations by the PCC will occur on May 25 at 5:30pm, all grant applicants have been invited to attend. Item 2. MARKETING SUBCOMMITTEE Newland stated that good discussions have continued and the subcommittee is at the stage now of allocating money for 2005-07. Bob Griffin expressed that we need to quantify results from activities. Contractors will provide time and costs and when possible, quantifiable results. BUSINESS ITEMS Item 1. ADVERTISING Maggie Cox reported that there will be June and July presence ' Sunset magazine, promoting Fall arts events. There is a Fall Central Coast special secti , with opportunities for pre-buy editorial. The Sunset Tradeshow is in two weeks, contin ' g with a farmers market theme. Skywest will run a story during the months of July d August on Trout About Downtown. Item 2. PUBLIC RELATIONS Lindsey Miller distributed the 2005 Visit s Guide, all headings throughout the guide are in the same font as the brand. Guides we o Cal Poly Open House parents. Matthew Poole, Frommers, ex red the City with Lindsey. She is currently pitching Golf California and including all courses in the County. Coast Magazine (45,000 circulation), is expecteXY icle on the Apple Farm. Item 3. R Numberly (Lindsey thinks due in part to Open House). Website numbers are also PCC Meeting Minutes May 11,2005 Page 2 S-/� MACHMK Promotional Coordinating Committee Grants-in-Aid Public Hearing DRAFT Wednesday, May 25, 2005 5:30 p.m. City Hall Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Subcommitte Chair, Rosene 5:30 p.m. PRESENT: Rosene, Justice, Norton, Griffin, Newland STAFF PRESENT: Betsy Kiser, Principal Administrative Analyst COMMITTEE-ITEMS Item 1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PCC'S RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL FOR GRANTS IN AID Twenty three organizations were represented at the meeting. They all expressed thanks to the PCC for their support. The PCC expressed their disappointment that there were no representatives from Cal Poly (3 grant requests) or the San Luis Obispo Vintners & Growers Association, based on the amount of support recommended to the organizations. ACTION: Moved by Justice/Norton to forward the PCC grants in aid funding recommendations to the City Council for final approval. Motion carried 5:0. Meeting adjourned 6:10 p.m. GAProjects&.ProgramsT.C.Mrants in Aid\GIA 2005-06Wdministration\GIA public hearing 05-25-05.doc Betsy Kiser- Fwd: Special Consideratior the Grants In Aid Program Page 1 j From: SLO Citycouncil MOMENT':` 5 To: Kiser, Betsy Date: 6/9/05 8:23AM Subject: Fwd: Special Consideration for the Grants In Aid Program >>> "Central Coast Childrens Choir"<cccc-slo @charter.net>06/08/05 09:43PM >>> June 8, 2005 City Council Members City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Council Members: On behalf of the Central Coast Children's Choir, I would like to request special consideration in regard to our PCC Grants in Aid Application for 2005-2006. We have been a recipient of this grant for many years and have always submitted our paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Unfortunately, this year we did not include Attachment 4 with our proposal. Attachment 4 is the Statement of Limitations and Payment Disbursement. We understand your need to be consistent in awarding funds, and believe we may have unique situation that may not set a precedent of awarding grants to organizations that turn in late or incomplete applications. First, all the funds available have not been allotted. Second, our proposal was turned in by the due date. Third, our proposal contained all the required financial information. And lastly, we have requested special consideration in writing as well as in person. Our original request was for$2,500.00, and we would be thrilled to be awarded any portion of our request. A representative from our organization can be at your meeting on June 21 st to answer any questions or plead our case in person. We thank you for supporting us in the past and look forward to your support in the future. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions. Yours truly, Terri Burkhart Central Coast Children's Choir P.O. Box 15757 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 541-5323 S lL Betsy Kiser-_fwd. Special Consideratior`^r the Grants In Aid Program _.A _ _ Page 2j ATTACHMENT" s Mission Statement The Central Coast Children's Choir is devoted to creating choral excellence, instilling values of self-discipline and commitment, building lasting friendships, while inspiring the artist with each child through the power of music. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323/Virus Database: 267.6.6- Release Date: 6/8/2005