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Kevin McDermott, Chair
Patricia DeMond
Ken Peterson
Staff: John Stinson
AGENDA
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Friday, May 18, 1990
12:00 noon
'City Manager's Conference Room
1. Kern County Soccer Foundation
2. Greater Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
1430 Truxtun Avenue · Suite 448· P.O. Box 1244 · Bakersfield, CA 93302 · 805/324-9000
MaY 16, 1990
J. Dale Hawley
City Manager
COUNCIL City of Bakersfield
OF ~<EF~N . 1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Hawley,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Arts Councii of Kern, as the designated local
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President Partnership Program, has been occupied in many
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President-elect endeavors over the past 1989-90 fiscal year to promote
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FinanceV. P. Bakersfield and the surrounding area of Kern County. We
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Communications V. P. are .now in the-midst of an. unprecedented growth period
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Program V.P.
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Treasurer
Jane Thornton As Bakersfield continues to grow as an industrial, as
Secretary well as a petroleum and agricultural entity, (and also
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PatLee-Moland sure that the 'areas of the Arts and Culture will play
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Ur&W.E. vanLobenSels availability of the arts, be it in performances,
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Betty Younger as a catalyst for future social and economic growth.
The Arts 'Council of Kern has received grants from the
California Arts Council for the fiscal year 1989-90 in
the amount of $21,000. The state panel that reviews all
partner's grant applications have made very favorable
comments on our recent programs and progress. In their
report they stated: "Unbelievable growth fo~ a fiscal
year~1988-89 conditionally funded partner. The panel
suggests, that the Council take a leadership role in the
upgrading of the professionalism of arts in the
region".
In keeping with this advancement and increasing needs,
The Arts Council of Kern is appealing to the City of
Bakersfield for an investment 'in the amount of $20,000
for the 1990-91 fiscal year. The amount of $20,000,
which will comprise· 10% of our projected budget for
this coming year, is needed to accommodate the influx
of programs, participants, and residents in the
communities of Bakersfield.
During the FY 1988-89, two half-time staff people were employed
at the Council. At present~ three full-time'employees are
handling the expanded transactions of~the Arts Council office.
Their work includes publication and promotion of arts
activities, programs spotlighting multi-cultural events, art
edUcation programs for the public schools, and reaching out to
underserved audienCes. In addition, ~technical assistance
workshops for artists and the granting of Council funds to arts
organizations ($32,000 budgeted for 90-9i) are special areas of
focus and expansion here at the Council.
The Council would be very interested in utilizing increased
funding to ~magnify its services in the area of promotion of Arts
and cultural events. This in turn will add to the positive image
of Bakersfield and serve t~ promote the Bakersfield area for
visitors and residents alike.
One of the biggest events being developed for October is the
"Kern Arts Expo 1990" The~Arts Council of Kern, at the request
of many arts organizations, is coordinating and promoting this
comprehensive festival of visual and performing arts.
Approximately 50 events will be taking place in Bakersfield over
a twelve day.period.~
The Arts Council Of Kern is looking forward to working with the
city of Bakersfield in building toward a even higher quality of
life for. the citizens~of our communitY. We appreciate your
support.
Sincerely,.
Gary McKee Adair
Executive Director
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W.E., van. Loben Sels