M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
From: Rafael G. Casals, Town Manager
Date: July 19, 2017
Re: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Grant Agreement
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE 50TH ANNUAL WHISPERING PINES 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Funding Source: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs
Grant Title: 50th Annual Whispering Pines 4th of July Celebration
Amount Awarded: $3,561
On March 1, 2017, the Town submitted a grant application to the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs (the Department), to support the 50th Annual Whispering Pines 4th of July Celebration. This is a milestone celebration of one of the Town’s most popular events. The Department awarded the Town $3,561 to support this year’s event (Attachment “A”). The event was held on July 4, 2017, and featured a patriotic parade followed by a community festival which included musical entertainment. For the 50th Celebration, the Town also introduced demonstrations of American Folk Art (fabric weaving and quilting).
Funded by Miami-Dade County, the Community Grants Program is responsive on a quarterly basis to not-for-profit organizations developing small and large-scale community-based cultural (dance, theater, music, visual arts) programs, as well as projects and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals, conferences and publications that have a strong artistic component.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Town Council approve the attached Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Ø Attachment “A” - Department of Cultural Affairs Award Notice