Items 4O-4RItem 4O-4P-4Q-4R
Recommendations on Community Services Agreements with APEX, Arts Council Northeast, SSC and SHS
Requested Action
City Council approval of renewal Community Services Agreements with:
APEX Arts League (AAL)
Arts Council Northeast
Southlake Sister Cities (SSC)
Southlake Historical Society (SHS)
Background
City partners with non-profit Community organizations to provide programs and services
City does not have to fund additional personnel and capital investments costs for programs and services
Community Services Agreement APEX Arts League
Enhances community awareness, participation and appreciation of the arts
Eleven (11) free professional programs
Three (3) educational programs
Three (3) events with a community arts component
Support, encourage and facilitate artistic cultural opportunities
Provide information and assistance to artists, arts organizations and the general public
Offers MasterWorks Music Series
Over eleven (11) years in Southlake (concerts at TS)
Community Services Agreement Arts Council Northeast
Community Services Agreement Southlake Sister Cities
Acts as official liaison between Southlake and sister/friendship cities:
- Tome, Japan
- El Fuerte, Mexico
- Suzhou, Wuzhong District, China
Hosts visitors from Southlake’s Sister Cities
Promotes the program
Represents Southlake in exchange visits
Community Service Agreement Southlake Historical Society
Provides educational and motivational programs of historical significance
Acts as the local historical society for Southlake
Financial Considerations
Funding approved in FY 2012-13 Budget
APEX Arts League $ 8,000
Arts Council Northeast $22,000
Southlake Sister Cities $ 5,000
Southlake Historical Society No Funds
Total $35,000
Questions: Chris Tribble (817) 748-8021