COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Board of Supervisors

DATE:

March 8, 2002

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 19, 2002

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Supervisor Jerry Hill

SUBJECT:

ARTshare grant application.

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution declaring ARTshare as the Arts Partner for San Mateo County and authorizing ARTshare to submit a grant request to the California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program.

Background

On January 15, 2002, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution authorizing execution of an agreement between the County of San Mateo and ARTshare of San Mateo County. This Board action established ARTshare as the County's Arts Partner. However, the California Arts Council requires a resolution from the Board of Supervisors explicitly stating that ARTshare is the County's Arts Partner as well as authorizing ARTshare to submit a grant for the State-Local Partnership Program. These are the matching funds that the California Arts Council provides to each counties Arts Partner.

Discussion

In order to apply for receipt of funds from the California Arts Council's State-Local Partnership Program, the guidelines require that ARTshare submit "...a resolution from the local government body that approves and authorizes the agency to submit the proposal and to execute the grant contract if awarded." This resolution meets the California Arts Council's requirements.

Vision Alignment

County and local governments effectively communicate, collaborate and develop strategic approaches to issues affecting the entire County. (#22) Residents accept individual responsibility for contributing to the quality of life of the County as a whole. (#24) Residents express their support for regional, collaborative approaches to issues. (#25)

Fiscal Impact

No net County cost.