TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Adam J. Lindsay, Assistant City Manager
Jeffrey A. Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Michael Gibson, Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Director
DATE: August 11, 2025
RE:
Title
Authorization to Accept Grant Funding from The Arts Council of Fayetteville & Cumberland County for Independence Concert and Fireworks and Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment to Appropriate Funds.end
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 - The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Goal 5- The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound City providing exemplary services.
Executive Summary:
The City has been awarded an $15,000 Cultural Tourism grant from The Arts Council of Fayetteville & Cumberland County for the 2025 Independence Concert and Fireworks. This grant was used to partner with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra to provide a free outdoor concert that was assessable to all. Staff is seeking authorization to accept the grant award and adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 2026-1 to appropriate the grant funding.
Background:
The Arts Council of Fayetteville & Cumberland County’s Project Support Grants provides support to programs and activities that promote the arts within Cumberland County. Eligible programs such as the 2025 Independence Concert and Fireworks provide exposure to the arts, culture and history-focused content through an artistic discipline such as symphonic music.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
City Council moves to authorize staff to accept the grant from The Arts Council of Fayetteville & Cumberland County and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2026-1 to appropriate the $15,000 in funding.
City Council does not move to authorize acceptance of the grant or adopt the Budget Ordinance Amendment.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that City Council moves to authorize staff to accept the grant from The Arts Council of Fayetteville & Cumberland County and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2026-1 to appropriate the $15,000 in funding.
Attachments:
Arts Council Award Notification
BOA 2026-1