HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-8577-16 - Cultural Arts Grants - FY 25-26 - Musical PerformancesGRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND
EMERALD MAGIC EVENTS, INC.
This Grant Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into this 25th day of March, 2025
("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Newport Beach, a California municipal
corporation and Charter City ("City"), and Emerald Magic Events, Inc., a California non-
profit corporation located at 260 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA
92660 ("Grantee"). City and Grantee are at times individually referred to as "Party" and
collectively as "Parties" herein.
RECITALS
A. It is the policy of the City Council that the City's budget specifically allows the City
Council to direct revenue towards non-profit agencies, community groups,
community events, or enhancement projects with worthy projects or programs
which the City Council deems beneficial to the residents' quality of life.
B. Grantee requested a grant from the City for musical performances ("Grant
Proposal").
C. The City Council determined the Grant Proposal is for a worthy project that will
benefit the City's residents' quality of life.
D. The City Council approved a grant in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars and
00/100 ($2,000.00) ("Grant Funds") to Grantee pursuant to certain conditions
regarding expenditure, reporting, and accounting requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. GRANT
1.1. City awards to Grantee Grant Funds in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars
and 00/100 ($2,000.00) as requested by Grantee in the Grant Proposal attached hereto
as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, or such other amount as authorized
by the City Council.
1.2. Grant Funds shall be disbursed by City to Grantee as follows (select one):
® On or before May 8, 2025.
2. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
continue in full force and effect until January 31, 2026, unless terminated earlier as
provided herein.
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3. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS RELATED
TO THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDS
3.1. The Grant Funds are subject to the following expenditure conditions ("Approved
Uses"):
3.1.1. The Grant Funds shall be expended solely for the purposes provided
in Exhibit A;
3.1.2. The Grant Funds shall not be used for any activity that would violate
City, state or federal statutory or decisional law such as regulations affecting non-profit or
tax exempt organizations exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code; and
3.2. Grantee further warrants to City that the Grant Funds will be spent solely for
the Approved Uses and the Grant Funds shall be used by Grantee during this
Agreement's term otherwise the Grant Funds shall be returned to City, as provided in
Section 5 below.
3.3. Grantee shall conduct background checks for all of its volunteers and
employees who work with minor children in relation to any project described in Grantee's
Grant Proposal. To the extent applicable, Grantee shall provide the City certification that
it has complied with this requirement prior to the receipt of Grant Funds.
4. REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS
4.1. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Grantee shall maintain true,
proper, and complete books, records, and accounts (collectively, "Books and Records")
in which shall be entered fully and accurately all transactions taken with respect to the
operations of Grantee under the Grant Proposal and the expenditure of the Grant Funds.
Grantee shall maintain the Books and Records in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. Grantee shall make available to City such Books and Records
upon City's request.
4.2. If the Grantee has been audited by an independent auditor or has been the
subject of a compliance audit/examination by a grantee or regulatory agency during the
past three years, audit reports and management letters indicating compliance violations,
fraud, illegal acts, material weaknesses in internal control structure or reportable
conditions, in connection with such audits shall be delivered to the City thirty (30) days
prior to the effective date of this agreement. If no audits or events as described above
have occurred during this period, the Grantee shall provide City a written assertion that
no audits or similar examinations have occurred during the three (3) year period and an
assertion that the Grantee is not aware of any events or conditions, described above, or
other information that might reasonable impact City's decision to fund the grant as
requested.
4.3. City reserves the right to designate its own employee representative(s) or its
contracted representative(s) with a Certified Public Accounting firm who shall have the
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right to audit Grantee's accounting procedures and internal controls of Grantee's financial
systems as they relate to the Grant Proposal and to examine any cost, revenue, payment,
claim, other records or supporting documentation resulting from any items set forth in this
Agreement. Any such audit(s) shall be undertaken by City or its representative(s) at
mutually agreed upon reasonable times and in conformance with generally accepted
auditing standards. Grantee agrees to fully cooperate with any such audit(s).
4.4. This right to audit shall extend during the length of this Agreement and for a
period of three (3) years or longer, if required by law, following the date of any Grant
Funds tendered under this Agreement. Grantee agrees to retain all necessary
records/documentation for the entire length of this audit period.
4.5. Grantee shall, upon conclusion of the event, furnish the City with a Balance
Sheet and Income Statement describing the receipt and disbursement activities of
Grantee with respect to the Grant Funds. In its sole and absolute discretion, the City may
also require Grantee to submit: (i) quarterly check registers and descriptions of each
disbursement; (ii) budget -to -actual -results; and (iii) a statement of position describing the
assets and liabilities associated with the Grant event. All reports, including a post -event
evaluation, shall be due to the City no later than forty-five (45) days following the
conclusion of the event. In the event that an independent audit is conducted, Grantee
shall forward a copy of the audited report to the City for review, including any Management
Letter, Report on Internal Controls, or Reportable Conditions letter generated during the
course of the audit.
4.6. Grantee agrees to exercise prudent financial management processes including
proper oversight of all assets, budget preparation, and timely reporting including budget -
to -actual -comparisons.
4.7. All Approved Uses shall be performed by Grantee or under Grantee's
supervision. Grantee represents that it possesses the professional and technical skills
required to perform the services required by this Agreement, and that it will perform all
services with a standard of care and in a manner commensurate with the community
professional standards and with the ordinary degree of skill and care that would be used
by other reasonably competent practitioners of the same discipline under similar
circumstances.
4.8. If Grantee has supported Political Action Committees(s) (PACs) during the past
three (3) years, the Grantee shall hire an independent auditor to perform limited, agreed -
upon testwork procedures to provide City assurance that City sponsored event profits did
not subsidize the funding of Political Action Committees (PACs) and event proceeds were
adequately segregated from funds used to support PACs. Agreed upon procedures may
include a review of a detail list of the past three (3) years of PAC contributions and
expenditures, including:
a. An identifying donor number, date and amount of each reported
contribution; and
b. A detail of expenditures sufficient enough to determine that the
expenditures were solely for PAC -related expenses; and
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c. Any retained earnings or fund balance at the end of each fiscal year.
Substantive documentation for the contribution and expenditure should be available upon
request. City shall approve the agreed -upon testwork procedures prior to the
commencement of fieldwork.
5. USE OF GRANT FUNDS
5.1. The Grant Funds shall be used solely by Grantee for the Approved Uses and
for no other use. In the event that the Grant Funds are not used for the Approved Uses
or are not expended by or before January 16, 2026, Grantee shall notify the City in writing,
and shall be obligated to return the Grant Funds to City within thirty (30) days.
5.2. The City's grant contribution shall only be used for non-sectarian purposes.
Grantees shall not use the City's grant contribution, or any portion thereof, for any purpose
that violates local, state, or federal law, including, but not limited to, the Establishment
Clause.
6. INDEMNIFICATION
6.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Grantee shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, boards and commissions, officers, agents, volunteers, and
employees (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims
(including, without limitation, claims for bodily injury, death or damage to property),
demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments,
fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney's
fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever (individually,
a "Claim"; collectively, "Claims"), which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly
or indirectly) to this Agreement (including the negligent and/or willful acts, errors and/or
omissions of Grantee, its principals, officers, agents, employees, vendors, suppliers,
consultants, subcontractors, anyone employed directly or indirectly by any of them or for
whose acts they may be liable or any or all of them).
6.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to require
Grantee to indemnify the Indemnified Parties from any Claim arising from the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. Nothing in this indemnity shall
be construed as authorizing any award of attorney's fees in any action on or to enforce
the terms of this Agreement. This indemnity shall apply to all claims and liability
regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act
as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by Grantee.
7. GRANTEE INDEPENDENCE
In the performance of this Agreement, the Grantee, and the agents and employees of
Grantee, shall act in an independent capacity and are not officers, employees or agents
of the City. The manner and means of performing the Approved Uses are under the
control of Grantee, except to the extent they are limited by statute, rule or regulation and
the expressed terms of this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to
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constitute approval for Grantee or any of Grantee's employees or agents, to be the agents
or employees of City. Grantee shall have the responsibility for and control over the means
of performing the Approved Uses, provided that Grantee is in compliance with the terms
of this Agreement. Anything in this Agreement that may appear to give City the right to
direct Grantee as to the details of the performance or to exercise a measure of control
over Grantee shall mean only that Grantee shall follow the desires of City with respect to
the results of the Approved Uses.
8. PROHIBITION AGAINST TRANSFERS
Grantee shall not assign, sublease, hypothecate or transfer this Agreement or any of the
services to be performed under this Agreement, directly or indirectly, by operation of law
or otherwise without prior written consent of City. Any attempt to do so without written
consent of City shall be null and void.
9. NOTICES
9.1. All notices, demands, requests or approvals to be given under this Agreement
shall be given in writing and conclusively shall be deemed served when delivered
personally or on the third business day after the deposit thereof in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, first class mail, addressed as hereinafter provided.
9.2. All notices, demands, requests or approvals from Grantee to City shall be
addressed to the City at:
Attn: Library Services Director
Library Services Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
9.3. All notices, demands, requests or approvals from City to Grantee shall be
addressed to Grantee at:
Attn: Elena Otto
Emerald Magic Events, Inc.
260 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
10.TERMINATION
10.1. Termination for Cause. Grantee shall be in default if Grantee fails or refuses
to perform any duty required by the Agreement or performs in a manner inconsistent with
the terms, conditions and restrictions in this Agreement. In such event, City shall give
Grantee, thirty (30) days written notice to cure, if the default can be cured and City shall
be entitled to terminate this Agreement if Grantee has not cured the default within the
thirty (30) day cure period. City shall be entitled to immediately terminate this Agreement
if the default cannot be cured through corrective action. If terminated for cause, Grant
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Funds shall be returned to the City pursuant to Section 5. This Agreement is made on an
annual basis, and as such is subject to non -renewal at its termination.
10.2. Termination without Cause. City may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause upon seven (7) days written notice to Grantee, any remaining Grant
Funds in Grantee's possession at the time of termination shall be returned to City
pursuant to Section 5.
10.3. Specific Performance. Grantee agrees that the City has the legal right, and all
necessary conditions have been satisfied, to specifically enforce Grantee's obligations
pursuant to this Agreement.
11.STANDARD PROVISIONS
11.1. Recitals. City and Grantee acknowledge that the above Recitals are true and
correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
11.2. Compliance With all Laws. Grantee shall at its own cost and expense comply
with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities,
including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted.
11.3. Waiver. A waiver by either Party of any breach, of any term, covenant or
condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach
of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the
same or a different character.
11.4. Integrated Contract. This Agreement represents the full and complete
understanding of every kind or nature whatsoever between the parties hereto, and all
preliminary negotiations and agreements of whatsoever kind or nature are merged herein.
No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions herein.
11.5. Conflicts or Inconsistencies. In the event there are any conflicts or
inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Grant Proposal or any other
attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
11.6. Interpretation. The terms of this Agreement shall be construed in accordance
with the meaning of the language used and shall not be construed for or against either
party by reason of the authorship of the Agreement or any other rule of construction which
might otherwise apply.
11.7. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written
document executed by both Grantee and City and approved as to form by the City
Attorney.
11.8. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal,
or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
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11.9. Controlling Law And Venue. The laws of the State of California shall govern
this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this
Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of
Orange, State of California.
11.10. Equal Opportunity Employment. Grantee represents that it is an equal
opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any contractor, employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap,
ancestry, sex or age or any other impermissible basis under law.
11.11. No Attorney's Fees. In the event of any dispute or legal action arising under
this Agreement, the prevailing party shall not be entitled to attorney's fees.
11.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
[SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
on the dates written below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Date: 3iz C&,-;,y
By:
Aaron C. Harp •�
City Attorney �� s
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ATTEST: � I
Date:
By:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
A California municipal corporation
Date: 3L�5j2J2.S
By:
Melissa Hartson
Library Services Director
GRANTEE: Emerald Magic Events, Inc., a
California non-profit corporation
Date: t�'t1. 07, �2 :
By: n C./ . _
Robe edin Gonzales
ChOExecufive Officer
Date: (A 67 W.9,
By:
Ele a o
Chief Financial Officers, Secretary
[END OF SIGNATURES]
Attachment: Exhibit A - Grant Proposal
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Exhibit A
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NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION
2024-25 CULTURAL ARTS GRANT APPLICATION
(Applications must be typed or word -processed- you may reformat on the computer as long as it
appears the same: i.e. use Times New Roman 12 point and the same pagination.)
EMERALD MAGIC EVENTS INC
Popular Name of Organization
99-2307904
Legal Name (if different) Federal Tax ID No.
1024 Bayside Dr Ste 538
Mailing Address
Newport -Beach, CA - -- 92660-7462
City Zip
Elena Otto 949-691-6524
Contact Name Telephone
Fax Web Site
'Newport Beach ,Orange County
Geographical Area Served
Have you received a City of Newport Beach Cultural Arts Grant before? No, If so, when?
Year organization was founded 2024 Number of paid staff 2 # of active volunteers 7
Total amount requested: (from request line of project budget) $ 38000
Estimated number of people in Newport Beach that the proposed project(s) will serve: 500
CULTURAL ARTS GRANT APPLICATION
]..Briefly describe below your organization's purpose, mission, and goals.
Our main mission is to share the beauty of classical and ethnic music through our special events, festivals, and
concerts. By using music as a way to connect people, we hope to inspire a sense of togetherness and celebrate
the impact that music has on all of us.
We organize a mix of events, concerts, and festivals featuring classical and ethnic music. Music has an amazing
ability to bring people together, no matter where they're from. Our operation goes towards the development and
preservation of musical cultural heritage, as well as educating the younger generation. We believe that investing
in these areas will help safeguard the rich musical traditions of the past and ensure that future generations can
learn from and appreciate them.
2. Identify and describe why there is a need in the Newport Beach Community for your proposed
preject/program. Include a quantitative description of the need and on what you based your findings (i.e.
"Based on a_studydone by the -PTA, the-e_ar(e one hundred children in the 4th-6th.gr%ddes at Newport . _ .
Elementary who have had no training with musical instruments." ) Describe how you have determined
that your organization is the best organization for the proposed project/program.
Based on a study done by the American Psychological Association, released a report at Novl,2020
concluding that music has "significant potential to enhance brain health and well-being for individuals of
different ages and different levels of health' and making recommendations for future study. And last year,
Sound Health, a program launched by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Kennedy Center, in
association with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), awarded $20 million over five years to
support its first 15 research projects on the topic, including several headed by psychologists.
NIH/Kennedy Center Workshop on Music and the Brain: Finding Harmony
Cheever, T., et al., Neuron, 2018
Effects of Music Training on Inhibitory Control and Associated Neural Networks in School -Aged
Children: A Longitudinal Study
Hennessy, S.L., et al., Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2019
Our company Emerald Magic Events organized in 2024 Y Classical music concert at
MARINA PARK CENTER -1600 W.Balboa blvd,Newport Beach,CA at July 20,2024 (permit #
R15728) (140 people served)
Our previous concert CLASSIC MUSIC EVENT-BALBOA BAY(Performances -Grand piano -Violin)
where presented timeless compositions by Mozart ,Beethoven, Chopin ,Monti,Schubert and more was an
absolute triumph! Every guest was blown away by the incredible. The reviews speak for themselves:
"Stunning," "Unforgettable," "Exquisite." It's clear that this event was a resounding success and left a
lasting impression on all who attended.More rewieve at our website and FB and Google profile
We have a good experience in organize classical music concert and have power go ahead
Our company consider possible to organize few concerts in NewportBeach City in 2025 Y
We preparing right now to concert
1 Classical music concert - THE BEST ROMANTIC PIECES OF CENTURIES (250 people)
Oasis Senior Center -801 Narcissus Ave ,Corona Del mar,CA March 22,2025 (permit #R16438 )
Performances -Grand piano-Volin-Saxophone (Professionals)
2 Concert - MODERN CLASSICAL & CROSSOVER MUSIC .(250 people)
Oasis Senior Center -801 Narcissus Ave,Corona Del mar ,CA Nov 15,2025
Performances: Grand piano ,Cello,Violin,Drums,Gitar (Professionals)
3. describe the specific project/program that will be funded by a Cultural Arts Grant. Include how the
proposed project/program will be implemented and outline a schedule or project timeline, with planned
dates and locations. Identify individuals and groups involved, particularly artists and performers, and
describe their roles and responsibilities. Describe the background and qualifications of your organization
and key personnel to be involved in the program. Remember: the City funds projects and programs only -
not operating expenses. These projects and programs must promote community involvement and
awareness of the arts in Newport Beach.
Is this a new X or existing _ proj ect/program?
EMERALD MAGIC EVENTS PRESENT NEW CONCERTS PROGRAMM 2025
Classical music concert - THE BEST ROMANTIC PIECES OF CENTURIES (250 people)
Oasis Senior Center -801 Narcissus Ave ,Corona Del mar,CA March 22,2025 (permit #R16438 )
Performances -Grand Piano -Violin -Saxophone (professionals)
Concert program Chopin - Waltz ,Handel-Passacaglia ,Vivaldi -Storm, Brahrns-Hungarian Dance,Saint
Saens-The Swan,Jules Massenet-Meditation,Franiz Schubert -The Bee,and more.......
Broadway and Hollywood style compositions Besame Mucho ,Love Stoiy ,Speak Softly Love ,What a
Wonderful World,Shape of My Heart (Sting),Yesterday (The Beatles) Czardas (Vitorio Monti),Beila
Clao,Rock-around o'clock The lonely Shepherd Pirates of the Caribbean and more.........
Our Classical Music Concert will focus on the development and preservation of musical cultural heritage,
as well as educating younger generations. We believe that investing in these areas is essential to ensuring
that the rich musical traditions of our past continue to thrive.
2 Concert - Modern Classical & Crossover Music .(250 people)
Oasis Senior Center -801 Narcissus Ave,Corona Del mar ,CA Nov 15,2025
Performances: Grand piano ,Cello,Violin,Drums,Gitar (Professionals)
Classical music, with its rich heritage and profound complexity, has traditionally been seen as a
distinct and separate realm from contemporary music genres. However, in an exhilarating twist of
musical evolution, there has emerged a genre that beautifully bridges this divide: classical crossover,
This genre, a fusion of classical music with popular music styles, creates a harmonious blend that
appeals to a wide range of listeners, challenging the boundaries of traditional musical classifications.
This concert will showcase talented music groups from Newport Beach, giving small art organizations
the chance to shine on a stage. A lot of family Newport beach residents will immerse yourselves in the
creativity of our local performers, inspiring the next generation to explore their artistic passions.also an
opportunity to set an example of a healthy lifestyle while being passionate about art This opportunity to
experience the magic of art in our community.
4.Define or describe the segment of the population in Newport Beach that you intend to serve by your
project/program. Include such things as age, location, numbers served, etc.
Segment - Art & Cultural
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS
Location - OASIS SENIOR CENTER -801 narcissus Ave ,Corona Del Mar ,CA 92625
Serve to - Adult and Family with childrens 8+ residence Newport Beach
Numbers of 2 concerts - 500 people (250 per 1 concert)
5. Complete the project budget form. Address only the budget for the specific prqject, not your annual
operating budget. For multi -project proposals, please duplicate and fill out a budget for each project.
Please annotate the budget at the bottom if there are details (such as a breakdown of personnel or a
marketing budget) critical to the proposal.
PROJECT BUDGET
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT -THE BEST ROMANTIC PIECES OF CENTURIES
EXPENSES- PersonnelFunding from. the Funding from Other Sources
City of Newport Beach
Artistic
4500
Administrative
3500
Technical Production
1000
1Vgi''PVT+.TQ1 Q_ilavail""
Facility Expense/Space Rental
1600
Marketing
2500
Production/Exhibition
Expense/Catering
2000
Touring/Presentation Expense
800
Educational Materials
Transportation
500
Equipment
2300
Other (if greater than 10%,
annotate below)
00
r
GRAND TOTAL
18900
PROJECT BUDGET
Concert - Modern Classical & Crossover Music
EXPENSES- Personnel Funding from the Funding from Other Sources
City of Newport Beach
Artistic
6000
Administrative
1500
Technical Production
500
1WYP».Ngr+.c_0ne.rntin
Facility Expense/Space Rental
1600
Marketing
2000
Production/Exhibition
Expense/Catering
2000
Touring/Presentation-Expense
15D0
)educational Materials
Transportation
500
Equipment
2500
Other (if greater than 10%,
annotate below
1000
GRAND TOTAL
19100
Describe the expected quantifiable outcomes of your project/program and how you will evaluate the
results. Be very specific in addressing the ways that you will determine that your project/program met the
needs that you identified and accomplishes the goals you set out to achieve (i.e. you provide 50 hours of
musical instruction and insti uments to the 100 children at Newport Elementary school as measured by
music store rental receipts and logs of instructors.)
We are thrilled to witness a significant increase in demand after our recent concerts! With 140 attendees at
our last event, the enthusiastic feedback on social media has been remarkable. We are confidently
expanding to host 250 people for our upcoming concert series. We continue to elevate our events!
Our guests have concert experience with our innovative -3 hour instead of the usual 1 hour event folmat.
Attendees appreciate the comfort of banquet seating and complimentary catering, allowing for meaningful
conversations during missions. This is more than just a concert; it's an opportunity to engage with music
and follow patrons in a comfortable setting.
Attachments Requested
Please do not send tnatgdal in excess atiphot is r_equesteF1'; it will not be seen by the City Arts Concn:ission.
• A list of Board Members and their affiliations
• A recent list of individuals, corporations and foundations that provide organizational support- not
to exceed one page.
• If you are a 501(c) (3) organization attach a copy of your IRS determination letter (or your fiscal
agent's) indicating tax exempt status.
• One brochure and/or one press clipping. Do not send photos, videos, CDs or any other extraneous
material. It will not be presented to the City Arts Commission.
Please complete this operating budget form for 2024/25 and 2025/26, This is not the
project/program. budget for which you are applying, but your overall organizational budget. You
may annotate at the bottom if there are details critical to the proposal.
OPERATING BUDGET
2024/25 Budget (current) 2025/26 Budget 6)roiected)
I. Income (cash only)
Contributed - - -
28275— -
55000--_ _.
Earned
3889
20000
Total Income
32165
75000
II. Expenses
Program
19965
46000
Genial and Administrative
7250
9000
Marlceting and Development
2469
15000
Total Expenses
r9675
0000
III. Operating Surplus/Deficit
come minus Expenses)
2490
5000
IV. Fund Balance at
2490
5000
Beginning of Year
V. Accumulated Surplus
2490
5000
(Deficit)
(Add lines III and iv)
VI. In -Kind Contributions
/A
/A
(attach schedule if greater than
10% of total income)
I verify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Name Elena Otto Title General Manager
Signature Date 01/03/2025