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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-369 Arts - Cedar Ridge High School 2013 Spring Arts Agreement - $300 C a C,1�tt4 � � 3 Ir ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION z k COUNTY ART$ SPRING,2013 GRANT AGREEMENT c � \ c11MVsss104 ° u n c � THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 29th day of July, 2013, by and between Orange County ("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and Cedar Ridge High School ("Grant Recipient"). WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and projects. WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County. WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts. WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the County; NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows: 1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project ("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. 2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed three hundred dollars($300) have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North Carolina Arts Council. 3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General Assembly. 4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient 1 Revised May 2012 A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. The Project shall be implemented in the manner described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the Project. B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated herein,the modifications shall be deemed approved. C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission. D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3) years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit. E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses. F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report on July 7, 2014 . The Final Report shall be in the format required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals. 5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of $300 to the Grant Recipient. 6. Publicity A. Acknowled eg ment. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include the following credit line (check all that apply): 2 Revised May 2012 i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission. " ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. " B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com website and display ExploreChapelHil ARTS.com publicity materials (postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the ExploreChape1HillARTS.com (ExploreChape1HillARTS.com logo preferred) to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts Commission for replacement ExploreChape1HillARTS.com publicity materials. 7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds. 8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's installation. 9. Termination A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below(hereinafter referred to as "default"),the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement: (i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter relating to the performance of services under this Agreement. (ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its sole discretion. 3 Revised May 2012 (iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws, regulations, or stated public policy. B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's remedies in law or in equity. 10. Miscellaneous. A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns. B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the dates set forth under signatures below. For a on behalf of the Grant Recipient 60/� e ar ge igh School Date For and on behalf of Or ge County Government z Frank W. Clifton,Co anager Date For and on behalf of Orange County Arts Commission/approved as to technical content Steve Brantl y,Economic Develo e t Director Date Appro d as to orm and legal sufficiency Annett M. Mo re, Staff Attorney Date 4 Revised May 2012 This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date 5 Revised May 2012 f ARTS IN EDUCATION GRANT—SPRING 2013 CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL The Sacrificial Poets:Poetry Club Workshops 1.Applicant Information: Applicant Name Cedar Ridge High School DUNS number: 1125 New Grady Brown School Road Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919)245-4000 fax:(919)245-4010 www.orange.kl2.nc.us/als/ Project director:Kelli Monroe Porco (ELA Teacher) 2.Project Director Information: 3149 Failing Cedars Drive Chapel Hill,NC 27516 H(919)929-4556 W(919)245-4000 extension 21100 C(919)418-3159 Kelly.monroe-porco@ @ora nge.k12.nc.us 3.Grant Request Summary: Arts Program Grant Request:$300 Total cash Match:$300 Total Organizational Budget 2011-2012 $0 Cultural Enrichment 2012-2013 $1000 for Sacrificial Poets 2013-2014 $300(tentative) Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant: Cedar Ridge High School Poetry Club would like to host poetry workshops with the Sacrificial Poets this coming school year. Enthusiasm for poetry has soared following this year's successful residency with the poetry troupe(residency funded by the Orange County Arts Commission). The new poetry club would like to host a workshop three times this fall and three times this spring. Club and workshops will be available to all interested students. 4.Budget Sheet(Attached) Arts Program Application Narrative: School Profile Cedar Ridge High School is one of two high schools in the Orange County School System. It is located just south of downtown Hillsborough off of Orange Grove Road. There are 1084 students and 68 teachers. The ethnic make-up includes 70916 Caucasian,17%afro-American,11%Hispanic,<1%Asian and 2%Multi- cultural. Twenty percent are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program. School Arts Programs At Cedar Ridge High School,cultural arts are promoted and revered. Students are offered electives and opportunities in band,chorus,theatre,improvisational comedy,visual arts,graphics,woodworking,and videography. Proposed Uses of Grant Funds The Sacrificial Poets is an award winning poetry organization that serves middle,high school and college aged youth in the Triangle Are of North Carolina. The Sac Poe's YouTh ink curriculum promotes creativity by enhancing emotional literacy,facilitating identity exploration, refining writing and analytical skills, developing performance and public speaking competency and by building self-confidence. Individual workshops are one hour each and may include:1)Introduction to Spoken Word and Performance Poetry, 2)Storytelling,3)Imagery,Figurative Language,and Literary Devices,4)Revising/Workshopping,and 5) Performance. Staff Roster of School Art&Music Teachers Andrea DeGette(videography) andrea.degette @orange.k12.nc.us Eric Drowatzky (Visual Arts) eric.drowatzky @orange.kl2.nc.us Christopher Hansen(Chorus) christopher.hansen @orange.kl2.nc.us Inkem Haizen(Theatre) inkem.haizen @orange.k12.nc.us Patricia Hughes(Band) patricia.guigley@orange.kl2.nc.us Beth Landis(Graphics) beth.landis @orange.k12.nc.us Keith You(Wood Working) keith.yow @orange.kl2.nc.us Board Contact List Kelly Monroe-Porco(English Dept Liaison) Kelly.monroe-porco @ @orange.kl2.nc.us Artist Contact List: www.sacrificialpoets.com I, 2013-14 Arts in Education Application — Page Three GO; ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION I VLS'_ ��1(_.Y i-tl(�C C�.3L PD c+,-, P-De Financial Information Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below. Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant Expenses Requested Cash Match A Personnel Administrative staff Artistic staff B O G o D G Technical/Production staff B Outside Fees and Services Artistic contracts Other contracts: C Space Rental D Travel E Marketing F Remaining Project Expenses G Total Cash Expenses C C + o 0 Project Income Cash Income A Admissions L B Contracted Services Revenue C Other Revenue(specify) V D Private Support Corporate support Foundation support 0 Other private support 0 E Government Support Federal 0 State/regional(not including this request) C Local(not including this request) U F Applicant Cash <3 G Grant Amount Requested D in this application H Total Cash Income 6 C0 t' (must equal Total Cash Expenses, Item G above) 2013-14 Arts in Education Application -- Page Four ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION VS-lignatturs Signature f PW Director bate �4e rno n ry e Po ce Typed or Printed Name— roject Director Signatu of Afithorizing Official Date JoN,j W/+eLM Typed or Printed Name—Authorizing Official INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED