OCM 31 AUG 2021 · ITEM 12.1 · NO RESOLUTION NUMBER

Arts Sponsorship: Financial Year 2021/22

Lost 4–5

Amendment proposed to raise the arts sponsorship for Barking Gecko Theatre Company's Tales from the Inner City creative development intensives from $40,000 to $60,000 (excl GST).

What it changed. Amends point 2.f of the alternate motion to increase Barking Gecko Theatre Company's cash contribution from $40,000 to $60,000.

Reasons given in the minutes. As noted by the Administration at last week’s agenda briefing, the current sponsorship assessment criteria have not yet been updated to reflect the City’s new Events Strategy. In the past year, the new Council and the City have continuously talked about the importance of activating the City’s streets to support our bricks and mortar businesses. [...] This not for profit organisation has responded to this call: proposing activations to bring the streets of our City to life. [...] These outdoor events bring new audiences for arts and culture experiences. [...]

Moved by Basil Zempilas, seconded by Rebecca Gordon.