TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh Tran, County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jesus Tijero, BOS - Staff Assistant I
SUBJECT: FY 2022-23 Arts & Culture Grant Contracts for Recipients
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer requests approval of the following Arts and Culture Advisory Committee grant award recommendations and authorization for the Chair to sign the corresponding grant agreements for the term July 12, 2022 through June 30, 2023 which total $191,100:
Main Category 1: Tourism Generating Arts and Culture Organizations for a total of $98,600
1. Di Rosa Preserve: $17,000 - Capital Improvement
2. Music in the Vineyards: $16,600 - Capital Improvement
3. Cinema Napa Valley: $17,500 - Capital Improvement
4. Napa Valley Writers’ Conference: $7,500 - Special Programs & Projects
5. Napa Valley Festival Association: $15,000 Special Programs & Projects
6. NapaShakes Napa Valley Shakespeare: $7,500 - COVID-19 Relief & Reopening Assistance
7. Napa Valley Museum: $17,500 - COVID-19 Relief & Reopening Assistance
Main Category 2: General Arts and Culture Organizations for a total of $92,500
1. Calistoga Art Center: $7,500 - Special Programs & Projects
2. Calistoga Art Center: $2,500 - Leadership & Professional Development
3. Rail Arts District Napa: $7,500 - COVID-19 Relief & Reopening Assistance
4. Cafeteria Kids Theater: $12,500 - COVID-19 Relief & Reopening Assistance
5. Cameo Cinema Foundation: $12,500 - Special Programs & Projects
6. E & M Presents: $7,500 - Special Programs & Projects
7. American Canyon Art Foundation: $4,000 - Special Programs & Projects
8. Valley Players: $3,500 - Capital Improvement
9. Nimbus Arts: $17,500 - Capacity Building
10. Nimbus Arts: $2,500 - Leadership & Professional Development
11. Napa Valley Youth Symphony: $12,500 - Special Programs & Projects
12. Napa Valley Youth Symphony: $2,500 - Leadership & Professional Development
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its regular meeting on April 25, 2022, the Napa County Arts & Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) discussed and scored 17 grant applications submitted for the FY 2022-23 grant cycle. The ACAC voted unanimously to support 16 applications for funding that met the ACAC's grant guidelines. A detailed table with the ACAC’s grant recommendations is attached.
On May 17, 2022, the Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed the ACAC's recommendations to approve 16 arts and culture grant applications for the FY 2022-23 funding cycle. Today's actions will authorize awarding contracts to implement that earlier endorsement.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Special Projects Fund |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The Special Projects Fund and the funding of arts grants are not required by law but have been identified as a priority by the Board. The award of these grants is in accordance with the Board’s direction to staff relating to allocation of the Special Projects Fund. The total amount available in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is $220,861. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The total arts grant funding available for FY 2022-23 is $220,861. The total grant amount awarded is $191,100, leaving a balance of $29,761 for the next fiscal year. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If the contracts are not approved, the arts funding from the Special Projects Fund will not be distributed for the 2022-23 grant cycle. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Collaborative and Engaged Community |
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In November 2004, Napa County voters approved an increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) rate charged to visitors renting hotel and motel rooms in the unincorporated area. The increase, from 10.5% to 12%, took effect on January 1, 2005, and was not dedicated to any specific purpose, thus requiring only a majority vote to pass. In FY 2005-06, although the revenue generated by the additional 1.5% TOT rate is fully discretionary, the Board determined that the receipt of additional discretionary revenue provided an opportunity to consider County investments in projects or programs that were a Board priority. This has become known as the Special Projects Fund (SPF).
On January 23, 2018, the Board reauthorized the SPF for another five-year cycle through FY 2022-23. The Board also amended the focus (core principles) of SPF expenditures and created a new SPF allocation formula:
• 60% - Parks and Open Space
• 20% - Affordable Housing Programs for hospitality workers
• 20% - Arts and Culture Programs or Services
Of the 20% SPF arts and culture allocation, 20% of that amount is now annually allocated to Arts Council Napa Valley for operating expenses, and the remaining 80% annually distributed through a competitive grant process to arts and culture organizations in Napa County.
GRANT GUIDELINES:
The Arts & Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) is responsible for recommending grant funding guidelines to the Napa County Board of Supervisors. On November 16, 2021, the Board approved ACAC’s guidelines for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Board approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 guidelines:
Main Category 1: Tourism Generating Arts and Culture Organization
This category is for organizations that earn at least 20% of their income from visitors or generate 20% of their patronage/attendance from zip codes outside of Napa County. It includes the following subcategories:
1. Capacity Building
2. Special Programs & Projects
3. Capital Improvement
4. COVID-19 Relief & Re-opening Assistance
Main Category 2: General Arts and Culture Organization
This category is for organizations that do not receive 20% of their income or patronage from visitors outside of Napa County and primarily focus on arts and culture activities for residents of Napa County. It includes the following subcategories:
1. Capacity Building
2. Special Programs & Projects
3. Capital Improvement
4. COVID-19 Relief & Re-opening Assistance
Leadership and Professional Development
This subcategory is intended to provide support for nonprofit staff and board in governance and management training, skills development, and professional coaching.
Maximum Grant Requests
The maximum grant amounts are based on an organization’s annual operating budget.
• Small operating budget (up to $100,000): $7,500 maximum award amount
• Mid-sized ($100,000 - $500,000): $12,500 maximum award amount
• Large (above $500,000): $17,500 maximum award amount
The maximum award for Leadership and Professional Development is $2,500 regardless of budget size. The award is not counted toward the above caps on awards.
GRANT AWARDS:
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) met on Monday, April 25, 2022, to review and score 17 grant applications for the FY 2022-23 grant cycle. The Committee voted unanimously to support all 16 applications for funding that met the ACAC's grant guidelines. The details of the recommended awards are included in the attached spreadsheet.
On May 17, 2022, the Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed the ACAC's recommendations to approve 16 arts grant applications for the FY 2022-23 funding cycle. Today's actions will authorize awarding contracts to implement that earlier endorsement.