SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement Community Development Block Grant Program (Public Service) Between Marion County and Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc. (Budget Impact - Neutral; not to exceed $25,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Cheryl Martin, Director Community Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 6, 2024, the Board approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for Community Services, which is associated with the FY 2024-28 Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan.
The Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc., is a local non-profit organization that provides a program through the Marion County School’s for underserved communities to inspire young students to discover the joy of music by promoting music education and accessibility. The Ocala Symphony Orchestra provides scholarships to underprivileged youth to better receive high quality music education through workshops, masterclasses and camps.
Music Education has been shown to positively impact an individual’s health and learning. The Ocala Symphony Orchestra will target schools in low to low-moderate income census tracts and go into the community to enhance the importance of music.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral: $25,000.00
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation associated with the Marion County Standard Professional Services Agreement for the CDBG Program with Ocala Symphony Orchestra, Inc
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