DEPARTMENT: Mayor and Council Support
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Christopher D. Callanen
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Council Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and Mayor
SUBJECT:
City Council Project Fund Allocation (CCPF)
SUMMARY:
This ordinance awards a CCPF grant allocation to Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW) in an amount of $16,500.00 and approves any additional funding within this fiscal year.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City Council Project Fund was transferred to the Office of the City Council for administration in 2012. During this transfer several improvements to the program were made, including; implementation of streamlined application (online), an election year moratorium, and City Council approval for allocations exceeding $10,000 to an applicant for the same program, activity, events, good or service.
Musical Bridges Around the World strives to introduce children to other cultures through international folk music at its best; to promote peace and respect for cultural differences; and to assist teachers and schools in fulfilling Academic Standards.
Most San Antonio public schools do not have the funds to provide live music experiences as outlined in the National Academic Standards. The MBAW program, Kids to Concerts, provides high quality interactive international folk music concerts to schools in the San Antonio public school districts helping the districts meet National Academic Standards in music, art and social studies. MBAW takes the concerts to the schools, giving kids the opportunity to experience live performances while relieving districts of the logistical challenge and high cost of transporting students. With the support of the City Council Project Funds, concerts are held at schools throughout the City.
ISSUE:
This ordinance awards a CCPF grant allocation to Musical Bridges Around the World in an amount of $16,500.00 and allows for additional funding within this fiscal year.
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