Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Accept, If Awarded, The Florida Department Of State 2026 -2027 General Program Support Grant In The Amount Of $75,000.00 For The ArtsPark Concert Series; Authorizing The Required 1:1 Matching Funds To Be Paid From Department Of Parks, Recreation And Cultural Arts Special Events Budget; Further Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute All Applicable Grant Documents And Agreements; Amending The Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Operating Budget.
Strategic Plan Focus
Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (“PRCA”) determined the need for additional concerts at ArtsPark; and the Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture 2026-2027 General Program Support (“DAC-GPS”) grant funds general program activities taking placing within the grant period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The DAC-GPS grant seeks $75,000.00 for the ArtsPark Concert Series.
The grant requires a 1:1 match, which will be funded from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s Special Events budget.
Fiscal Impact:
If approved, grant funding in the amount of $75,000.00 will be appropriated in the FY 2026 Operating Budget for the General Program Support Grant as detailed in Exhibit 1.
Funding for the City’s required 1:1 grant match will be provided in-kind utilizing the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department’s Special Events budget.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Joaquin Arellano, Special Projects and Administrative Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Ricky Engle, Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Jovan Douglas, Assistant City Manager