Res 2024-177 Revising City Support of Arts and Public Events Policy

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:1 Ill�ll�j II uj� ll i��IIII, a�mmii o0000 luo„w imu omm n I� !mo, omm lul imu The City of San Marcos' Public Events Grant Program provides funding to organizations to assist with their events that enrich the quality of life, engage our visitors and residents, and provide artistic quality while promoting tourism and improving the economic well-being of San Marcos. This grant program is administered by the City of San Marcos' Destination Services Department. Final grant awardees and amounts are decided by the Public Events Grant Panel which is comprised of recreation, planning and tourism staff. To support a full creative life for all,the San Marcos Destination Services staff commit to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive,and equitable city. City of San Marcos Public Events Grant program is open to all people regardless of race,gender, gender identity,ethnicity, language,sexual orientation,ability,and socioeconomic status.The City of San Marcos ensures meaningful access to City programs and services by reasonably providing translation, interpretation, and other accommodations upon request.To request any of these services contact the Destination Services staff at GrantFunding(a-)sanmarcostx.gov or at 512-393- 5937. Providing at least 72 hours' notice will help ensure availability of your request. ��IIIII'll �IIIIII Vll�luv IIIIII`11"v,mVu'� �mulllll m644�l lulu -u. �uamnnnl��4 verl IIIIII Vlllu IIIIII w The City of San Marcos awards grants annually for events that that bring people together to celebrate and enjoy different forms of artistic expression, music, food, sports and/or traditions in San Marcos. Funding is dependent upon eligibility and the availability of funds. Events receiving Hotel Occupancy Tax(HOT) allocations must directly enhance and promote tourism and the hotel and convention industry in San Marcos to be eligible for Hotel Occupancy Tax funding. General funds are available for events that benefit the local community but do not attract visitors. Grant expenses are restricted to event related costs and may not be used for venue operations, administrative salaries, or parts of an event that are not directly related to arts, culture and events. 21rlag