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CBIRS Request 1983
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1983
City Arts Factory
 
Requester: Cassy Turiczekq Organization: Downtown Arts District, Inc.
 
Project Title: City Arts Factory Date Submitted 1/13/2006 2:46:45 PM
 
Sponsors: Constantine
 
Statewide Interest:
The need for expanded arts and cultural venues with diversity education and multi cultural elements, benefiting Orange County and the Central Florida Region
 
Recipient: Downtown Arts District, Inc.   Contact: Cassy Turiczek  
  424 East Central Blvd. #362   Contact Phone: (321) 663-6382  
  Orlando 32801   Contact email: cturiczek@dadorlando.com
 
Counties: Orange
 
Gov't Entity:   Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): Yes
 
Project Description:
Regional multi-use arts facility including four galleries, classrooms, studio and multi-use theatre/events spaces.
 
Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
CityArts Factory will be able to open four new galleries, an artists' studio, art education classroom, gift shop and multi-use auditorium for theatre, dance, musical and large art exhibitions for the community. The proforma indicates it can sustain itself with these items in place and create a long-term facility for arts and culture in the heart of Downtown Orlando.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $1,700,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local, Private
  Cash Amount $200,000   In-kind Amount $1,000,000
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Stated needs by Mayor and City Council
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Orlando City Council
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/14/2005
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No