1. allocation of cultural capital funding
contribution affectation de
la contribution pour financement des immobilisations culturelles |
That Council
authorize that the Cultural Capital of Canada award program funding contribution
of $666,000, which was not successful, be allocated
back to the original capital project scope and towards four new cultural
projects as described in Document 1.
Recommandation du comité
Que le Conseil permette que la
contribution de 666 000 $ pour le
programme de primes d’encouragement de Capitales culturelles du Canada, programme auquel la participation n’a pas été acceptée,
soit à nouveau affectée au contenu du projet original d’immobilisations ainsi
qu’à quatre nouveaux projets culturels, tel que décrit dans le document 1.
DOCUMENTATION
1.
Deputy City Manager’s report dated 8 August 2007 (ACS2007-CPS-CSF-0007).
Report
to/Rapport au:
Comité des services communautaires
et de protection
and Council/et au Conseil
8 August 2007 / le 8 août 2007
Steve Kanellakos
Deputy City Manager/Directeur
municipal adjoint
Community and Protective
Services/Services communautaires et de protection
Contact
Person/Personne ressource :
Colleen Hendrick, Director
Cultural Services and Community Funding
Services culturels et financement
communautaire
(613) 580-2424 x 24366,
colleen.hendrick@ottawa.ca
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OBJET : |
aFFECtation de la contribution pour financement des immobilisations
culturelles |
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That the
Community and Protective Services Committee and Council authorize that the
Cultural Capital of Canada award program funding contribution of $666,000, which was not successful, be allocated back to
the original capital project scope and towards four new cultural projects as
described in Document 1.
RECOMMANDATION DU
RAPPORT
Que le Comité des services communautaires et de
protection et le Conseil permettent que la contribution de 666 000 $ pour le programme de primes
d’encouragement de Capitales culturelles du Canada,
programme auquel la participation n’a pas été acceptée, soit à nouveau affectée
au contenu du projet original d’immobilisations ainsi qu’à quatre nouveaux
projets culturels, tel que décrit dans le document 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2006, the
City of Ottawa submitted a proposal for consideration to the federal 2008
Cultural Capital of Canada award program.
The application required a Council motion authorizing the application
and a commitment of a specific amount of municipal funds. The City of Ottawa committed $666,000 towards
the 2008 Federal application from capital items within the Branch’s capital program.
On June 25, the City was notified that it was not
successful with its bid and the Cultural Services and Community Funding Branch
is requesting that the $666,000 contribution be allocated back to the original
capital project scope and towards four new cultural projects.
En 2006, la Ville d’Ottawa a
présenté une proposition dans le cadre du programme fédéral de primes
d’encouragement de 2008 de Capitales culturelles du Canada. La demande avait
nécessité une motion du Conseil autorisant la démarche ainsi qu’un engagement
pour une somme précise de fonds municipaux. La Ville d’Ottawa s’était engagée,
dans le cadre de cette demande de 2008, pour une somme de 666 000 $,
grâce à des biens immobilisés du programme d’immobilisations
de la Direction.
Le 25 juin, la Ville était avisée
du rejet de sa demande, et la Direction des services culturels et du financement
communautaire demande que la contribution de 666 000 $
soit à nouveau affectée au contenu du projet original d’immobilisations ainsi
qu’à quatre nouveaux projets culturels.
In 2002, the Department of Canadian Heritage introduced the Cultural Capitals of Canada national award program. On an annual basis several municipalities are recognized and awarded funds for their commitment and promotion of culture in their community.
Selected
municipalities are provided with contributory funding in two project categories
“celebratory” and “legacy-building” activities. The funds allow municipalities to develop a year long program of activities that highlight culture as well as
integrate arts, culture and heritage into community planning.
In 2006, the City of Ottawa submitted a proposal for consideration for the 2008 Federal award program that required a Council motion authorizing the application and a commitment of a specific amount of municipal funds. The City of Ottawa committed $666,000 towards the 2008 application from capital items within the Branch’s capital program.
A Federal announcement of the 2008 recipients was
received on June 25, 2007 is
anticipated this summer.indicating
that the City’s bid was not successful.
In the event that the City is not successful, the
Cultural Services and Community Funding Branch is requesting that the $666,000
contribution be allocated back to the original capital project scope and
towards four new cultural projects.
Allocation
The $666,000 can be allocated to projects that fit under the original project scope for the Cultural Capital of Canada Awards Application. These include:
· Corporate Art Acquisition – focus on aboriginal works
· Community Arts Program – artist in residencies
· Commemorations Plan/Policy development
· Cultural Marketing – multi-channel cultural marketing campaign
· Ottawa Plus – festivals, fairs & events – celebratory fund for new or expanded programming
· Public Art Policy/Plan
· Arts & Heritage Plan – 5 yr. report card and 5 yr. action plan
· 2008 International Centre of Expertise for Culture and Communities Conference – host responsibilities, opening receptions, web casting, showcase of local talent and cultural venues.
· History Symposium & Fair – heritage celebratory events
· Heritage Projects Virtual Gateway – project funding for new content development.
· MINT – next phase implementation of MINISIS
· Signage – building
Outlined in Document One is a proposed spending plan for various cultural projects.
There has been no public consultation regarding this item, as this is an internal process.
Upon approval of this report, the Community and Protective Services Department, Cultural Services and Community Funding Branch will commence with implementation of the projects as outlined in the report.
There is no financial implication with the
approval of the recommendation.
Document 1 - Proposed Spending Plan for Cultural Capital Funding Contribution
Document 1
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Recommended Allocation |
Amount |
Description |
Project Scope |
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Corporate Art Acquisition |
$150,000 |
New artwork acquisition. The
last corporate art acquisition was in 2006. Budget includes conservation,
which is essential for the preventative maintenance, repair, conservation,
framing and/or restoration of work of art. |
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Fits within original
project scope. |
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Commemorations
Policy/Plan |
$25,000 |
Policy development. Temporary staff to assist
with development of the policy and consultation. |
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Fits within original project scope. ·
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Public Art Policy/Plan |
$25,000 |
Policy development. Establishment of a Steering Committee, public consultation and
professional services (consultant). |
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Fits within original project scope. ·
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2008 International
Symposium Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities (Creative City
Network of Canada) |
$50,000 |
City of Ottawa has committed to host the 2008
Symposium (April 28 – May 1). Events
to showcase Ottawa talent and cultural venues will be featured. City officials will launch opening reception and
will be invited as honorary guests. |
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Fits within original project scope |
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150th Ottawa
Capital |
$50,000 |
150th Ottawa Capital Archives Exhibit. To
research and produce the exhibit, consider virtual access to the exhibit. |
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Fits within original
project scope. ·
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MINISIS – Archives
& Museum Collection Software |
$100,000 |
Prepare data-entry standards and design user
guide for City and Community Museums using the Collections Management
Software; submit Cumberland Museum accessions from 1983-1997; catalogue the
holdings in the vault of the Central Archives. |
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Fits within original project scope. ·
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Strategic Plan –
Watson Mill & Dickinson Square |
$40,000 |
Development of a
business plan by the Board of Directors of Watson's Mill and Dickinson Square
Heritage Management Inc. Contribution being used to leverage other funds from
the Provincial and Federal Government. |
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New project scope. |
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Orleans Arts Centre –
Program Manager |
$66,000 |
Hire a temporary full-time Program Manager for
operational plan development (six months). |
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New project scope. |
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Gardener’s House |
$85,000 |
Building improvements. Phase 1 of Community Arts
Neighbourhood (C.A.N.) programming in low-income areas. |
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New project scope. |
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Branch Funding
Database |
$75,000 |
Develop a funding database to manage funding
applications, allocations and funding data to increase funding administration
efficiency and effectiveness. |
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New project scope. |
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TOTAL |
$666,000 |
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