Item No. 11.1.12
Halifax Regional Council
July 5, 2011
TO:
Mayor Kelly and Members of Halifax Regional Council
SUBMITTED BY:
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Richard Butts, Chief Administrative Officer
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Mike Labrecque, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Operations
DATE:
June 24, 2011
SUBJECT:
Festival and Events Grant Funding Request – First Intake
ORIGIN
This report originates from staff at the request of the Chair, Special Events Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Halifax Regional Council approve the 2011/12 Festival & Events grant
awards (1st Intake) for a total of $25,000, funded from operating account C760-Community/Civic
Events as identified in Table 1 of the staff report dated June 10, 2011.
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BACKGROUND
The Special Event Advisory Committee (SEAC) is established to provide Regional Council with
advice respecting four event granting programs:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Hallmark Event Grant Program
Non-Annual Event Grant Program
Summer Festival Grant Program
Festival & Event Grant Program
The grant evaluation process is administered by Civic Events staff. A staff report is prepared
and tabled with SEAC for consideration and recommendation to Regional Council.
DISCUSSION
The staff report has not been deliberated by SEAC. This report was delayed for several reasons:
a) SEAC agreed to revisit the need for a sub-committee, and a decision to waive this matter
was only reached at its April 13, 2011 meeting.
b) The intensity and number of meetings involved in the grant decision making process is
significant, and as the four month process of review nears completion, it is increasingly
more difficult to sustain a quorum for the volunteer committee.
c) In anticipation of the release of the Auditor General’s report on granting, staff elected to
ensure the staff report was consistent with any potential recommendations.
Given that the nature of this Festival & Event grant program is time sensitive, and could
adversely impact the delivery of many local events, SEAC’s Chair has requested that staff
advance this report directly to Regional Council for consideration.
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
As outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2011.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES/BUSINESS PLAN
This report complies with the Municipality’s Multi-Year Financial Strategy, the approved
Operating, Project and Reserve budgets, policies and procedures regarding withdrawals from the
utilization of Project and Operating reserves, as well as any relevant legislation.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
As outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2011.
ALTERNATIVES
As outlined in the staff report dated June 10, 2011.
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ATTACHMENTS
Staff report - Festival and Events Grant Funding Request – First Intake
______________________________________________________________________________
A copy of this report can be obtained online at http://www.halifax.ca/council/agendasc/cagenda.html then choose the appropriate
meeting date, or by contacting the Office of the Municipal Clerk at 490-4210, or Fax 490-4208.
Report Prepared by:
Andrew Whittemore, Manager, Community Relations & Cultural Affairs, 490-1585
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Special Events Advisory Committee
June 24, 2011
TO:
Special Events Advisory Committee
SUBMITTED BY:
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Paul Dunphy, Director, Community Development
DATE:
June 10, 2011
SUBJECT:
Festival and Events Grant Funding Request – First Intake
ORIGIN
HRM’s biannual Civic Event Granting Program solicited several grant applications during Phase
One (Oct-Jan) of the process which require the consideration of the Special Events Advisory
Committee before recommendations are tabled with Regional Council.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Special Events Advisory Committee recommend that Regional
Council approve the 2011/12 Festival & Events grant awards (1st Intake) for a total of $25,000,
funded from operating account C760-Community/Civic Events as identified in Table 1.
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BACKGROUND
The Special Events Advisory Committee (SEAC) governs four streams of HRM event granting
services including:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Hallmark Events
Non-Annual Major Events
Summer Festivals
Festivals and Events.
This is the final report in a series of four, it addresses event applications for 2011/12 Festival and
Events grant program.
Festival and Events Program
The Festival and Event program is used to support annual, small scale, local community based
events in various categories. The total value of the grant program is $35,000 ($10,000 of this
program budget is provided pending Provincial government approval).
1. Grant Application and Evaluation Process:
There are two intake processes for all HRM event granting. The first intake process begins the
last Friday of October and closes the last Friday of January. The second intake process opens
the last Friday in May and closes the last Friday of August. Grant applications are located on
HRM web page with accompanying instructions. Each intake process requires several steps
until a final decision is made by Regional Council, as outlined below:
Step One: Grant Application Submission
Candidate applications are submitted. Upon receipt, staff forwards a letter confirming receipt
of the application. An application reference number is provided. If the event organizer has
not received confirmation within 10 business days after submitting an application, the web
page encourages them to contact HRM.
Step Two: Eligibility Screening
Applications are reviewed to determine eligibility and whether the proposal qualifies for a
specific grant program.
a) Organizational Status:
While the approved civic event policy framework is silent respecting group status, Section
80(2) of the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter states “The Municipality may not
provide any form of direct financial assistance to a business or industry”. Further, Section
88 (1) states Council may expend money for purposes of “a grant or contribution to…any
charitable….cultural, community, sporting or social organization within the Province. It
should be noted that moneys expended for grants through the Marketing Levy Special
Events Reserve are excluded from these provision, as the Marketing Levy is governed by
its own legislation.
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Further, pursuant HRM’s Policy Statement for Non-Profit Registration Eligibility
Requirements, in some cases, SEAC may choose to consider an application from an unregistered, community-based, organization. Applications will be advanced where staff
determines a delay may be detrimental to the community of interest. In such cases, there
must be strong rationale for considering an unregistered group – including but not limited:
length of duration (short-term projects i.e. events); partnership opportunities, public safety
etc.
b) Event Type:
The approved Civic Event Policy framework guides all decision respecting the events
types may be considered for funding which include:
Community-based festival large or small events encompassing a broad definition of
culture, including music and other performances, crafts, cuisine, or other cultural
expressions of the community.
Professional festival performing, visual, media or literary arts festivals with
professional administration and paid artistic participants.
Community celebrations-one-day events with a significant cultural component
actively programmed around a theme, anniversary or companion activity.
Parades
Step Three: Staff Review
Staff team is struck to review all eligible applications, and to make recommendations to
SEAC based on the following guidelines:
May be an annual event;
Competitions do not qualify for funding;
Local sport competitions do not qualify;
Fundraising dinners/functions of a similar nature are not eligible for funding:
Preference is not given to new events;
Community and corporate support for the event must be evident;
Events must be accessible to the general public;
Emphasis must be on low cost gate fees;
Step Four: Special Events Advisory Committee Deliberations
Upon review of all applications, SEAC prepares and forwards its recommendations to
Regional Council. A committee report is tabled for Council’s consideration.
Step Five: Regional Council Decision
Upon review of the recommendations provided by the SEAC, Regional Council makes a
final decision on the proposed grants. Successful and unsuccessful grant applicants are
officially notified by letter of the grant amount awarded.
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2. The Proposed Eligible Events
Upon review, staff determined that all 29 applications submitted were eligible for consideration
through the Festival & Events program. The following provides a brief description of each:
Name: Atlantic Book Awards & Festival
When: May 12-19, 2011
Where: Various locations throughout HRM
Program Description: A celebration of Atlantic Canadian authors, illustrators and book
publishers that includes author readings, book launches, panel discussions, school visits and
other free events featuring nominees.
Attendance Size: 1000
Budget: $100,000 (society budget)
Name: Canada Day Weekend Festival – Upper Hammonds Plains
When: July 1-3, 2011
Where: Upper Hammonds Plains Community Centre
Program Description: Free event with ball and field games, dances, inflatable bouncers,
community parade, basketball games, community picnic/ BBQ and socials.
Attendance Size: 300
Budget: $7,500
Name: Canada Day BBQ and community social
When: July 1, 2011
Where: Lakeview Park, 195 Third Ave. Lakeview, NS
Program Description: The celebration includes a parade, a raising of the flag, national anthem,
BBQ, activities for children, and music.
Attendance Size: Over 200
Budget: $700
Name: Canada Day Celebration (Lake Echo Lions Club)
When: July 1, 2011
Where: 3168 #7 Highway, Lake Echo
Program Description: All community members are welcomed for kid games, handout, balloons,
hot dogs, water, pop, cake, to meet members of their community and celebrate by singing 'O
Canada'
Attendance Size: 200
Budget: $500
Name: Dartmouth North Community Carnival
When: July 27, 2011
Where: Dartmouth North Community Centre
Program Description: Community Pride and Togetherness. Event put on by non-profit
organizations and community residents living in Dartmouth North. The event offers BBQ
hotdogs/hamburgers, cotton candy, popcorn, games and prizes for the kids, bouncy castles, and
entertainment such as dancers, singers, clowns and magicians. There is a community bingo for
adults and seniors.
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Attendance Size: 500 - 800
Budget: $6,897.75
Name: 4th Annual Dingle Natal Day Beach Party
When: August 1, 2011
Where: Sir Sanford Fleming Park, Dingle Beach Area
Program Description: Musical performances, children games and activities, water activities such
as canoeing, food and refreshments
Attendance Size: 2,000
Budget: $5,700
Name: Fall Flamenco Festival
When: October 22-30, 2011
Where: Various Locations in HRM
Program Description: Fall of Flamenco is a week-long festival which includes concerts,
demonstrations, workshops, and a main stage performance featuring artists from Spain.
Attendance Size: 1,500
Budget: $92,800
Name: Festival of Fire
When: March 15, 2011
Where: Hatfield Farm, Hammonds Plains
Program Description: Long standing tradition in Iranian Culture. Gathering to discuss the
significance of the spring in Iranian Culture. Small bonfire last until the next morning is the
symbol of “keeping the sun alive”
Attendance Size: 300
Budget: $7,050
Name: Fall River Canal Days
Date: June 30 - July 3, 2011
Location: Fall River
Program Description: Event starts with a public dance on June 30th. Art shows run from July 1
to July 3. Majority of events take place on July 1-2 and entertainment includes community
breakfast, pre-teen dance, canoe parade, fishing derby, water races, outdoor concerts, fireworks
and more.
Attendance: 12,500
Budget: $32,379
Name: Farrell Hall Summer Celebration
Date: July 31, 2011
Location: Farrell Hall, Dartmouth
Program Description: The event provides entertainment for all ages. Activities include bouncy
castles, dunk tank, a community dance, BBQ and more. The event is free to the public.
Attendance: 500
Budget: $377,000 (society budget)
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Name: Fiesta Days Fireworks
When: July 10, 2011
Where: Lake Echo Community Centre
Program Description: A fireworks display at the end of Fiesta Days.
Attendance Size: 250
Budget: $2000.00
Name: Halifax Comedy Festival
When: April 13-16, 2011
Where: Several Venues; including but not limited to Casino Nova Scotia
Program Description: Multi-day festival highlighting our regional, national and international
comedic talent.
Attendance Size: 4,500
Budget: $437,605
Name: Halifax Public Garden Bandstand Concert
When: May 23, 2011
Where: Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax
Program Description: Re-opening of the restored Public Garden Band shell with music, improve
theatre and fireworks.
Attendance Size: 500
Budget: $6,000.00
Name: Kidz Fest 2011
When: October 1, 2011
Where: Marine Drive Pentecostal Church, Musquodoboit Harbour
Program Description: Community BBQ, fun activities, football game, face painting, horses rides
and bouncy castles.
Attendance Size: 500
Budget: $3,100.00
Name: Kings View Academy's 2nd Annual Kite Flying Festival
Date: May 7, 2011
Location: Commons, Halifax
Program Description: The Second Annual Kings View Academy Kite Festival is a multicultural, family-oriented event open to kite enthusiasts of all ages. This event promises to be a
wholesome, fun, and educational activity to fly a colourful display of kites over our community.
The event is open and free to the public.
Attendance size: 500 people
Budget: $7,067
Name: Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival
When: July 30, 2011
Where: Ferry Terminal Park, Dartmouth
Program Description: The event includes games, art and activities for children, bouncy castles, a
petting zoo, reading tents and short plays written and delivered by a local theatre company. It
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takes place in a civic park and is accessible to everyone.
Attendance Size: 8,000
Budget: $13,000
Name: Lions' Summer Fair
Date: July 26 - July 31
Location: Musquodoboit Harbour
Program Description: The Lions' Summer Fair is 6 days of events for the whole family. Some of
the events are: crib tournament, ball tournament, midway, community suppers, variety shows,
fireworks and much more. The event is free to the public.
Attendance: 6000
Budget: $12,878.25
Name: Mastodon Day
When: July 16, 2011
Where: Carroll’s Corner
Program Description: Birthday celebration featuring a community breakfast, parade, opening
ceremonies, games, inflatables, BBQ, entertainment, sports tournament, adult dance party
Attendance Size: 500
Budget: $4,889
Name: Northern Lights Lantern Festival
When: August 13, 2011
Where: Merv Sullivan Memorial Park
Program Description: Free BBQ, free drinks, games, lantern making, entertainment, petting zoo,
lantern parade possession and fireworks display
Attendance Size: 6,500
Budget: $18,164
Name: Norooz
When: March 20, 2011
Where: Pier 21
Program Description: Setting of the table spread, displaying the 7 symbolic items representing
different aspects of nature renewing itself and our lives connections to them.
Attendance Size: 400-500
Budget: $13,000
Name: Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival
When: April 28-19, 2011
Where: Various Locations throughout HRM
Program Description: Hundreds of classes, both competitive and non-competitive, representing
approximately 10,000 student performances. The Festival attracts nationally acclaimed
adjudicators and music educators, giving HRM students the opportunity to receive valuable
instruction from some of Canada's most accomplished musical talents
Attendance Size: 10,000
Budget: $133,800
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Name: Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City
When: September 15 – 18, 2011
Where: Garrison Grounds, Halifax
Program Description: A field sized camp made up of materials used by Doctors Without
Borders around the world. Free to the public and the tour of the camp will take 45 – 60 minutes
to complete.
Attendance Size: 4000
Budget: $47,000
Name: Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting
When: December 1, 2011
Where: Sackville Library
Program Description: Free event with tree lighting, local entertainment, hot chocolate, and a
visit from Santa.
Attendance Size: 3000
Budget: $7,410
Name: Siozdah De Dar (Getting Rid of the Thirteenth)
When: April 2, 2011
Where: Fleming park, dingle road, Halifax
Program Description: Persian celebration. 13th is traditionally unlucky in Persian culture.
People are encouraged to leave their house and spend the day outside. It is an ancient tradition.
Iranian Cultural Society of NS is doing the event to encourage youth to get in touch with their
roots.
Attendance Size: 300
Budget: $2,377.50
Name: Sambro Wester Days 2011
When: August 12-12, 2011
Where: Sambro, NS
Program Description: Ball games to kick off the event, historical water tours, walking tours,
children carnival, washer toss tournament, community parade, historic dory racing
demonstrations, adult dance, adult comedy show, beer garden, blessing of the fleet, church
lunch/super, down home local musical show, closing firework display
Attendance Size: 2,000
Budget: $49,210.00
Name: Urban Farm Museum Society of Spryfield 15th Birthday party
When: Saturday, June 11, 2011
Where: Urban Farm, Rockingstone Drive
Program Description: Birthday celebration. Garden tours, music, cake, ice cream, face painting,
entertainment
Attendance Size: 150-200
Budget: $8,310
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Name: Tangier Homecoming
Date: July 29 - August 1
Location: Tangier
Program Description: The event includes a meet and greet for the community including a
display of historical pictures. The event will host a Christmas concert featuring old time dancing,
old time box social and it will conclude with a fireworks show.
Attendance: 100
Budget: $1,000
Name: Tunes @ Noon
When: July 13 – September 9, 2011
Where: Grand Parade, Halifax
Program Description: A diverse series of concerts that are free to the public every week on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Attendance Size: 2500
Budget: $12,100
Name: Viva Flamenco! Canada Day
When: July 1, 2011
Where: Sackville Landing, Halifax Waterfront
Program Description: A free performance featuring guitarists, percussionists and solo and
ensemble dancing.
Attendance Size: 350
Budget: $750
Name: Ward 5, 30th Annual Block Park
When: August, 25, 2011
Where: Russell Street Halifax NS
Program Description: Open street party. Directed at children, seniors and families. No fee.
Programs include games, drinks, BBQ, prizes, and entertainment.
Attendance Size: 1,500 people
Budget: $3,275
DISCUSSION
This report is intended to assist SEAC in its deliberations respecting the Festival and Events
grant allocation for 2011-2012. As noted in the background, the Festival and Event program is
used to support local events in various categories defined by the Civic Events Policy. The total
value of the grant program is $35,000, of which $25,000 is allocated through HRM operating
budget, and $10,000 from a provincial grant. The first intake process is limited to the $25,000
with the remaining $10,000 earmarked for the second intake process. In evaluating each
application, staff first apply the following granting criteria:
Free/ low cost
Arts & culture included
Accessible to general public
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Publicized/ Marketed Community engagement
Budget
Anticipated participation numbers
Event impact and quality
Principles of fairness, equity, and precedence
Additionally, each event is screened against the following three definitions:
i.
ii.
iii.
Community Festivals – More than one day events operated by non-profit community
committees and encompass a broad definition of culture. Minimum grant amount
awarded is $500 with a maximum $1,500.
Community Celebrations – More than one day events operated by non-profit
community committees and encompass a broad definition of culture. Minimum grant
amount awarded is $250 with a maximum of $500.
Professional Festival – Events produced by non-profit committees occurring for longer
than one day that have secured commercial and government sponsorship with budgets
over $50,000 that professional advance arts and culture. These events have paid artistic
participants and usually administration however, the focus is still on community
engagement and low cost/ free access to the public. Minimum grant amount awarded is
$1,000 with a maximum of $5,000.
1. Review and Analysis
The following provides a brief overview of the analysis for each event and proposed
recommendation, which are summarized for ease in Table 1.
a) Community Festivals
Upon review, staff have assessed the applications and recommends that 17 events fall within
the professional festival category with the following grant awards:
1. Staff recommends an award of $500 to the following events based on the fact that each
event meets the minimum criteria:
Atlantic Book Awards & Festival
Dartmouth North Community Fair
Dingle Beach Natal Day Festival
Farrell Hall Summer Celebration
Halifax Public Gardens Bandstand Concert
Hammonds Plains Canada Day Festival
Kidz Fest
King's View Academy's 2nd Annual Kite Flying Festival
Mastodon Days
Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City
Sambro Sou Wester Days
Tangier Homecoming
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2. Staff recommends an award of $1,000 to the following events based on the fact that each
event meets the minimum criteria, has anticipated higher level of attendance and a larger
event budget:
Fall River Canal Days
Fiesta Days Fireworks - Lake Echo Days
3. Staff recommends an award of $1,500 to the following events based on the fact that each
event meets the minimum criteria, has an anticipated attendance exceeding 5,000, with a
budget that shows proportional good value, and event organizers with a good track
record of delivering quality.
Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival
Musquodoboit Lion’s Summer Fair
Northern Lights Lantern Festival
b) Community Celebrations
Upon review, staff have assessed the applications and recommends that 9 events fall within
the professional festival category with the following grant awards:
1. Staff recommends an award of $250 to the following events based on the fact they each
event meets only the minimum criteria:
Canada Day BBQ – Lake Echo
Canada Day BBQ – Lake View
2. Staff recommends an award of $500 to the following events based on the fact they each
event meets the minimum criteria, as well as an have a higher anticipated level of
attendance:
Fire Festival
Norooz
Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting
Siozdah Be Dar - Getting Rid of the Thirteenth
Spryfield Urban Farm Celebration
Viva La Flamenco Canada Day
Ward 5 Block Party
c) Professional Festivals
Upon review, staff have assessed the applications and recommend that 4 events fall within
the professional festival category with the following grant awards:
1. Staff recommends an award of $1,000 to the following event based on the fact that the
event meets the minimum criteria, has an anticipated attendance exceeding 2,500, with a
budget that shows proportional good value, and event organizers with a good track record
of delivering quality events. The event also is supported by the business and offers free
events accessible to the public.
Tunes @ Noon
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2. Staff recommends an award of $1,500 to the following event based on the fact that the
event meets the minimum criteria, has an anticipated attendance exceeding 1,500, with a
budget that shows proportional good value, and event organizers with a good track record
of delivering quality events. The event demonstrates a professional caliber of art and
culture, is supported by multiple sponsors/ partners, and offers a free and low cost event
accessible to the public.
Fall For Flamenco
3. Staff recommends an award of $2,500 to the following event based on the fact that the
event meets the minimum criteria, has an anticipated attendance exceeding 10,000, with a
significant budget and event organizers with a good track record of delivering quality
events. The event offers both free and low cost events accessible to the public.
Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival
4. Staff recommends an award of $3,500 to the following event based on the fact that the
event meets the minimum criteria, has an anticipated attendance exceeding 5,000, with a
significant budget and event organizers with a good track record of delivering quality
events. The event demonstrates a professional caliber of art and culture, is supported by
multiple sponsors/ partners, and offers both free and low cost events accessible to the
public.
Halifax Comedy Fest
TABLE 1: PROPOSED FUNDING
FESTIVAL AND EVENTS GRANT PROGRAM (C760)
Event Name
Requested
a) Community Festivals
Atlantic Book Awards & Festival
$2,000
Dartmouth North Community Fair
$4,797
Dingle Beach Natal Day Festival
$1,000
Fall River Canal Days
$7,000
Farrell Hall Summer Celebration
$5,000
Fiesta Days Fireworks - Lake Echo Days
$2,000
Halifax Public Gardens Bandstand Concert
$4,000
Hammonds Plains Canada Day Festival
$500
Kidz Fest
$4,000
King's View Academy's 2nd Annual Kite Flying Festival
$2,500
Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival
$2,000
Mastadon Days
$1,600
Musquodoboit Lion’s Summer Fair
$4,000
Northern Lights Lantern Festival
$1,600
Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City
$7,500
Sambro Sou Wester Days
$12,500
Tangier Homecoming
$1,000
Proposed
$500
$500
$500
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$500
$500
$500
$500
$1,500
$500
$1,500
$1,500
$500
$500
$500
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Sub-Total
b) Community Celebrations
Canada Day BBQ – Lake Echo
Canada Day BBQ – Lake View
Fire Festival
Norooz
Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting
Siozdah Be Dar - Getting Rid of the Thirteenth
Spryfield Urban Farm Celebration
Viva La Flamenco Canada Day
Ward 5 Block Party
Sub-Total
c) Professional Festivals
Fall For Flamenco
Halifax Comedy Fest
Nova Scotia Kiwanis Music Festival
Tunes@Noon
Sub-Total
TOTAL
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$62,997
$12,500
$500
$700
$2,500
$5,000
$3,500
$2,500
$3,650
$750
$1,000
20,100
$250
$250
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$4,000
$5,000
$25,000
$5,000
$12,000
$47,000
$ 130,097
$1,500
$3,500
$2,500
$1,000
$8,500
$25,000
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
The funding for the 2011/12 Festivals & Events grant awards (1st Intake), totaling $25,000, can
be accommodated within operating account C760-Community/Civic Events. Council is
considering many expenditure saving options. Approving the granting amounts will preclude
these from any budget reduction considerations.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES/BUSINESS PLAN
This report complies with the Municipality’s Multi-Year Financial Strategy, the approved
Operating, Project and Reserve budgets, policies and procedures regarding withdrawals from the
utilization of Project and Operating reserves, as well as any relevant legislation.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community engagement for this process involves staff seeking the input of relevant and
knowledgeable stakeholders through the Special Event Advisory Committee to advise on the
proposed events. Event organizers are also invited to attend a SEAC meeting to present and to
answer questions.
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ALTERNATIVES
Alternative 1: SEAC could approve the report with amendments.
Alternative 2: SEAC could not approve the report (this is not staff’s recommendation).
ATTACHMENTS
None
______________________________________________________________________________
A copy of this report can be obtained online at http://www.halifax.ca/council/agendasc/cagenda.html then choose the appropriate
meeting date, or by contacting the Office of the Municipal Clerk at 490-4210, or Fax 490-4208.
Report Prepared by:
Paul Forrest/Event Coordinator, Community Relations & Cultural Affairs, 490-6979
Report Approved by:
_________________________________________________
Andrew Whittemore, Manager, Community Relations & Cultural Affairs, 490-1585
Financial Approval by:
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Bruce Fisher, Acting Director of Finance, 490-6308
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