Funding Arts Week at $25,000 and EC3 operating costs at $85,000 with a Service Agreement requirement
General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.
Council approved this on February 3, 2025 as part of its consent agenda, without a separate vote. See the consent vote →
Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
a) That $25,000 be taken from the Public Art Maintenance and Project Reserve and be allocated for the administration and execution of Arts Week taking place in May 2025. This will complete the agreement for the two-year funding cycle for Arts Week. b) That $85,000 be provided for EC3’s operating costs in 2025 (funding from the tax base). c) That in order for EC3 to receive this funding, a Service Agreement will be established outlining the terms and conditions. This Service Agreement must be signed within 30 days of receipt or funding will not be issued. The terms of this service agreement will include: 1. All funding is subject to Council budgetary approval 2. EC3 is required to work from a publicly accessible office space at least 3 days per week (hold regular office hours) 3. EC3 will provide the City with a list of current board members 4. EC3 will provide the City with required reporting documents before funding will be released 5. EC3 will be located and conduct the majority of its activities within the geographic boundaries of the City of Peterborough 6. EC3 will work with their city staff liaison as their primary contact with the City