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August 8, 2017 Background:  The Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA) annually awards grants for art programs and performances to localities through their Local Government Challenge Grant.  VCA will match, up to $5,000, tax monies given by localities to art organizations. Discussion:  The Department of Museums was awarded $4,500 to help support Tidewater Arts Outreach (TAO). TAO matches artists with opportunities to share their creativity and compassion in support of residents in Hampton Roads who are in nursing homes, hospitals, shelters and other facilities.  TAO will conduct 30 art outreach programs in Portsmouth. Financial Impact:  The match for this grant is currently in the Department of Museums’ FY 2018 Budget. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The Finance Department will make the necessary budget adjustments.  In addition, the Director of Museums will meet with the Executive Director of TAO to discuss the grant; the guidelines and deadline for completion of the project; and submit the necessary paperwork to VCA on or before the required deadline. Motion by Mr. Clark, and seconded by Mr. Moody, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHALLENGE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500 FROM THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS IN THE FY 2018 GRANTS FUND FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS TO SUPPORT THE TIDEWATER ARTS OUTREACH PROGRAM.” Ayes: Cherry, Clark, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Rowe Nays: None 17 - 345 - Adoption of an ordinance accepting with appreciation a donation of $500 from the Business Consortium for Arts Support through its Gold Key/PHR fundraising project and appropriating said funds to the FY 2018 Grants Fund for use by the Department of Museums to support the exhibit “The Underground Railroad: Photographs of a Path to Freedom”. Background:  The Business Consortium for Arts Support recognizes that the vitality and growth of local arts and cultural institutions is essential to healthy development of the community and quality of life for citizens.  The Business Consortium for Arts Support provides monetary assistance to organizations through its fundraising project with the Gold Key/PHR and Celebration of the Arts Opening Weekend. Discussion:  The Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center was awarded a one-time gift of $500 for programming associated with the exhibit The Underground Railroad: Photographs of a Path to Freedom.  The gift has been awarded with no restrictions. Financial Impact:  There is no matching funds requirement for this gift.