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From: Charles McNeely Subject: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
Dept: City Manager EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY
Date: September 17, 2009 ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
ARTS AND CULTURE.
M/CC Meeting Date: October 5, 2009
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Nov. 3, 2008 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Sept.17, 2007 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
August 7, 2006 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
October 17, 2005 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Nov. 15, 2004 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Oct. 6, 2003 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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Contact person: Peggi Hazlett Phone: 5133
Supporting data attached: Resolution and Agreement Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $70,000.00
Source: (Acct No ) 001-092-5186
(Acct. Description) Fine Arts funding
Finance:
Council Notes: p
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO -REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subject:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing
execution of an Agreement with the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra for the promotion of
Arts and Culture.
Background
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra has been included as a budget line item
since Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
hi its 81st year, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is not only one of the oldest,but is also
one of the most prestigious in the United States.
Generations after its inception in 1929, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra continues to
bring joy and inspiration to music lovers of all ages with world-class performances of some of
the world's most beautiful orchestral compositions.
The Symphony's 81 st season, featuring some of the greatest masterpieces in symphonic
literature as well as an array of internationally acclaimed guest soloists, consistently reaches
unmatched standards of musical performance under the dynamic leadership of Maestro Carlo
Ponti. This season, like each of the eighty previous seasons of the San Bernardino Symphony,
serves as a living testament to the quality of the Orchestra and the music it creates.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding in the amount of$70,000 was included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget
Account# 001-092-5186.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. �
1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON C ((Q TH� n
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2 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
3 FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
4 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF
5 THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
6 SECTION 1. The City Manager of the City of San Bernardino is
7 hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City an Agreement with
8 San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra, a copy of which is attached hereto marked
9 Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as fully as though set forth at length.
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SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced
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12 agreement is rescinded if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty
13 (60) days of the passage of this resolution.
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1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
2 AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE.
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4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the
5 Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a meeting
6 thereof, held on the_day of 2009,by the following vote, to wit:
7 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
8 ESTRADA
9 BAXTER
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BRINKER
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12 SHORETT
13 KELLEY
14 JOHNSON
15 MCCAMMACK
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City Clerk
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The foregoing resolution is herby approved this day of
19 , 2009.
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22 Patrick J. Morris, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
23 Approved as to form:
24 JAMES F. PENMAN,
City Attorney
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2 AGREEMENT
3 Fine Arts Funding
4 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as
5 "City" and the SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, a non-
6 profit organization, referred to as "Organization"
7 The parties agree as follows :
8 1 . Recitals .
9 A. Organization has requested financial
10 assistance from City for fiscal year 2009-10, in
order to assist in defraying the expense of certain
11 concerts, shows, festivals, events, or activities
sponsored by Organization as set forth in
12 Organization' s grant proposal (hereinafter "the
proposal" ) approved by the Fine Arts Commission of
13 City. A copy of said proposal is on file in the
Mayor' s Office. The financial assistance provided
14 for in this Agreement is made on a one-time only
15 basis, and receipt of said funds shall not imply a
continuing obligation of City beyond the term of this
16 Agreement .
17 B. The expenditure of funds under this
18 Agreement is for a valid municipal public purpose, to
wit : the promotion of art appreciation in the City of
19 San Bernardino, as more fully set forth in the
proposal submitted by Organization.
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2 . Payment . Upon presentation of a claim by
21 Organization to the City Manager' s Office, City shall
22 pay to Organization from the City' s budget for the
2009-10 fiscal year, the total sum of $70 , 000 . 00
23 dollars, to cover the costs of the activities set
forth in Organization' s grant proposal .
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3 . Use of Funds . The funds paid by City to
25 Organization under this Agreement shall be used
solely for the purposes set forth in Section 1 of
26 this Agreement and in strict compliance with the
27 provisions of this Agreement . No deviation from the
terms of this Agreement shall be made without
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1 - Exhibit"A"
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AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
2 BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
3 THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
4 the express approval of City. Organization shall
return to City any funds provided by City to
5 Organization under this Agreement that Organization
6 has not expended by June 30 , 2010 .
7 4 . Accounting. Within 20 days after the
completion of an event for which Organization expends
8 funds provided by City under this Agreement,
Organization shall submit to the City Manager' s
9 Office, with a copy to City' s Director of Finance, an
accounting showing the items for which funds were
10 expended and the amount expended for each item in
11 connection with the event . Organization shall
maintain financial records in accordance with
12 generally accepted accounting principles in such a
manner as to permit City to easily trace the
13 expenditures of the funds . Organization shall keep
all of its books and records open for inspection at
14 any time during the business day by City or its
15 officers or agents . If Organization fails to submit
the financial records it is required to submit under
16 this section, Organization shall reimburse to City
any funds for which the required records are not
17 submitted.
18 5 . Hold Harmless. Organization covenants and
19 agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City,
its elective and appointive boards, commissions,
20 officers, attorneys, agents, and employees from all
liabilities and charges, expenses (including attorney
21 fees) , suits or losses however occurring, or damages
arising or growing out of the use or receipt of the
22 funds paid under this Agreement or any operations
23 under this Agreement . Payments from the City to
Organization under this Agreement are made with the
24 understanding that City is not involved in the
performance of services or other activities of
25 Organization. Organization and its employees and
agents are independent contractors and are not
26 employees or agents of City in performing said
27 services .
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-2- Exhibit'A"
1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
2 BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
3 Organization warrants that it has secured all
4 licenses or other permissions required to perform or
use any works of intellectual property, names, marks,
5 or trade names that Organization performs or uses in
the performance of this Agreement . This warranty
6 covers, but is not limited to, works of intellectual
7 property that are protected by state and federal
statutory and common law copyright, right of
8 publicity, trademark/unfair competition laws, or any
other proprietary rights . Organization agrees to
9 indemnify, hold harmless, and defend City, including
its employees, contractors, and agents, from and
10 against any claims or lawsuits, including costs,
11 expenses, and attorney fees, that arise or result
from any allegation of intellectual property
12 infringement by Organization. The costs, salaries,
and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his
13 office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of City
shall be considered "attorney fees" for purposes of
14 this section.
15 6. Termination. City shall have the right to
16 terminate this Agreement and retain any funds not yet
distributed to Organization at any time and for any
17 reason by mailing a ten-day written notice to
Organization. This Agreement shall terminate ten
18 days after the mailing of such notice . In the event
19 this Agreement is terminated due to Organization' s
improper use of funds or use of funds for any purpose
20 not authorized by this Agreement, any funds
distributed by City to Organization but not yet
21 expended by Organization shall be returned
immediately by Organization to City. In addition,
22 Organization shall reimburse City the full amount of
23 any funds distributed by City to Organization and
expended by Organization which were used for any
24 purpose not authorized by this Agreement .
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-3 - Exhibit"A"
1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
2 BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
3 7 . Assignment . Organization shall not
4 assign its interest in this Agreement without the
prior written approval of City.
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6 8 . Insurance . Organization shall take out
and maintain during the life of this Agreement
7 policies of public liability and property damage
insurance covering any and all claims, damages, or
8 liabilities arising out of the performance of this
Agreement by Organization or its agents. Each policy
9 shall designate as named or additional insureds City
and its elective and appointive boards, commissions,
10 officers, attorneys, agents and employees, and shall
11 cover claims for personal injury, including death,
and property damage. The policy limits on each
12 policy shall be at least the following amounts :
13 (a) Public Liability Insurance - not less than
14 $1, 000, 000 per occurrence for injury, including but
not limited to death, to any person.
15 (b) Property Damage Insurance - not less than
16 $50, 000 per occurrence .
17 (c) workers Compensation - in the minimum
coverage amounts required by the California Labor
18 Code, and including employer' s liability insurance
19 with minimum coverage of $1, 000, 000 per occurrence.
20 Each Policy shall provide for a waiver by the insurer
of subrogation against City and its directors,
21 officers, agents, and employees .
22 For each policy, Organization shall provide to City a
23 Certificate of Insurance which shall require the
insurer to provide City with at least 30 days' notice
24 of any change in or termination of the policy.
25 9 . Obligation. Organization hereby
covenants that it has taken all actions necessary to
26 make the adherence to the obligations imposed by this
27 Agreement a binding obligation of Organization.
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-4- Exhibit"A"
I AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
2 THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
3 10 . Notices . All notices herein required shall
4 be in writing and delivered in person or sent by
certified mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows :
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6 As to City: As to Organization:
7 Mayor' s Office Mary Schnepp, President
City of San Bernardino San Bernardino Symphony
8 Orchestra
300 North "D" Street 1811 N. D Street
9 San Bernardino, CA. 92418 San Bernardino, CA. 92405
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11 11 . Entire Agreement . This Agreement and any
other documents or instruments attached hereto or
12 referred to herein integrate all terms and conditions
mentioned herein or incidental hereto, and supersede
13 all negotiations and prior writings in respect to the
subject matter hereof . In the event of conflict
14 between the terms, conditions, or provisions of this
15 Agreement and any such document or instrument, the
terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail .
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12 . Non-Discrimination. Organization agrees
17 that for the term of this Agreement it shall not
discriminate in employment, recruitment, hiring,
18 admission practices, or advertising or in any other
19 manner on the basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, marital status, disability,
20 age, or any other protected classification under
federal , state, or City laws .
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-5- Exhibit"A"
1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
2 THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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7 Date :
8 Charles McNeely,
City Manager
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SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY
10 ORCHESTRA
11 Date :
12 Mary Schnepp,
President
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15 Approved as to Form:
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By:
17 James F. Penman,
18 City Attorney
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- 6 - Exhibit"A"
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2 AGREEMENT
3 Fine Arts funding
4 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as
5 "City" and the SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, a non-
6 profit organization, referred tows "Organization"
7 The parties agree as follows :
8 1 . Recitals .
9 A. Organization has requested financial
assistance from City for fiscal year 2009-10, in
10 order to assist in defraying the expense of certain
11 concerts, shows, festivals, events, or activities
sponsored by Organization as set forth in
12 Organization' s grant proposal (hereinafter "the
proposal") approved by the Fine Arts Commission of
13 City. A copy of said proposal is on file in the
Mayor' s Office . The financial assistance provided
14 for in this Agreement is made on a one-time only
15 basis, and receipt of said funds shall not imply a
continuing obligation of City beyond the term of this
16 Agreement .
17 B. The expenditure of funds under this
18 Agreement is for a valid municipal public purpose, to
wit : the promotion of art appreciation in the City of
19 San Bernardino, as more fully set forth in the
proposal submitted by Organization.
20
2 . Payment . Upon presentation of a claim by
21 Organization to the City Manager' s Office, City shall
22 pay to Organization from the City' s budget for the
2009-10 fiscal year, the total sum of $70, 000 . 00
23 dollars, to cover the costs of the activities set
forth in Organization' s grant proposal .
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3. Use of Funds . The funds paid by City to
25 Organization under this Agreement shall be used
solely for the purposes set forth in Section 1 of
26 this Agreement and in strict compliance with the
27 provisions of this Agreement . No deviation from the
terms of this Agreement shall be made without
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AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
2 BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
3 THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
4 the express approval of City. Organization shall
return to City any funds provided by City to
5 Organization under this Agreement that Organization
has not expended by June 30 , 2010 .
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7 4 . Accounting. Within 20 days after the
completion of an event for which Organization expends
8 funds provided by City under this Agreement,
Organization shall submit to the City Manager' s
g Office, with a copy to City' s Director of Finance, an
accounting showing the items for which funds were
10 expended and the amount expended for each item in
connection with the event . Organization shall
i' maintain financial records in accordance with
12 generally accepted accounting principles in such a
manner as to permit City to easily trace the
13 expenditures of the funds . Organization shall keep
all of its books and records open for inspection at
14 any time during the business day by City or its
15
officers or agents. If Organization fails to submit
the financial records it is required to submit under
16 this section, Organization shall reimburse to City
any funds for which the required records are not
17 submitted.
18 5 . Hold Harmless . Organization covenants and
19 agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City,
its elective and appointive boards, commissions,
20 officers, attorneys, agents , and employees from all
liabilities and charges, expenses (including attorney
21 fees) , suits or losses however occurring, or damages
arising or growing out of the use or receipt of the
22 funds paid under this Agreement or any operations
23 under this Agreement . Payments from the City to
Organization under this Agreement are made with the
24 understanding that City is not involved in the
performance of services or other activities of
25 Organization. Organization and its employees and
agents are independent contractors and are not
26 employees or agents of City in performing said
services .
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1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
2 BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
3 Organization warrants that it has secured all
4 licenses or other permissions required to perform or
use any works of intellectual property, names, marks,
5 or trade names that Organization performs or uses in
the performance of this Agreement . This warranty
6 covers, but is not limited to, works of intellectual
7 property that are protected by state and federal
statutory and common law copyright, right of
8 publicity, trademark/unfair competition laws, or any
other proprietary rights . Organization agrees to
9 indemnify, hold harmless, and defend City, including
its employees, contractors, and agents, from and
10 against any claims or lawsuits, including costs,
ii expenses, and attorney fees , that arise or result
from any allegation of intellectual property
12 infringement by Organization. The costs, salaries,
and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his
13 office in enforcing this Agreement on behalf of City
shall be considered "attorney fees" for purposes of
14 this section.
15 6 . Termination. City shall have the right to
16 terminate this Agreement and retain any funds not yet
distributed to Organization at any time and for any
17 reason by mailing a ten-day written notice to
Organization. This Agreement shall terminate ten
18 days after the mailing of such notice. In the event
19 this Agreement is terminated due to Organization' s
improper use of funds or use of funds for any purpose
20 not authorized by this Agreement, any funds
distributed by City to Organization but not yet
21 expended by Organization shall be returned
immediately by Organization to City. In addition,
22 Organization shall reimburse City the full amount of
23 any funds distributed by City to Organization and
expended by Organization which were used for any
24 purpose not authorized by this Agreement .
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I AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
2 BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
3 7 . Assignment . Organization shall not
4 assign its interest in this Agreement without the
prior written approval of City.
5
8 . Insurance . Organization shall take out
6 and maintain during the life of this Agreement
7 policies of public liability and property damage
insurance covering any and all claims, damages, or
8 liabilities arising out of the performance of this
Agreement by Organization or its agents . Each policy
9 shall designate as named or additional insureds City
and its elective and appointive boards, commissions,
10 officers, attorneys, agents and employees, and shall
11 cover claims for personal injury, including death,
and property damage . The policy limits on each
12 policy shall be at least the following amounts :
13 (a) Public Liability Insurance - not less than
14 $1, 000, 000 per occurrence for injury, including but
not limited to death, to any person.
15 (b) Property Damage Insurance - not less than
16 $50, 000 per occurrence .
17 (c) Workers Compensation - in the minimum
coverage amounts required by the California Labor
18 Code, and including employer' s liability insurance
19 With minimum coverage of $1 , 000 , 000 per occurrence.
20 Each Policy shall provide for a waiver by the insurer
of subrogation against City and its directors,
21 officers, agents, and employees .
22 For each policy, Organization shall provide to City a
23 Certificate of Insurance which shall require the
insurer to provide City with at least 30 days' notice
24 of any change in or termination of the policy.
25 9 . Obligation. Organization hereby
covenants that it has taken all actions necessary to
26 make the adherence to the obligations imposed by this
27 Agreement a binding obligation of Organization.
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1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
2 THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
3 10 . Notices . All notices herein required shall
4 be in writing and delivered in person or sent by
certified mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows :
5
As to City: As to Organization:
6
7 Mayor' s Office Mary Schnepp, President
City of San Bernardino San Bernardino Symphony
8 Orchestra
300 North "D" Street 1811 N. D Street
9 San Bernardino, CA. 92418 San Bernardino, CA. 92405
10
11 11 . Entire Agreement . This Agreement and any
ii other documents or. instruments attached hereto or
12 referred to herein integrate all terms and conditions
mentioned herein or incidental hereto, and supersede
13 all negotiations and prior writings in respect to the
subject matter hereof . In the event of conflict
14 between the terms, conditions, or provisions of this
15 Agreement and any such document or instrument, the
terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail .
16
12 . Non-Discrimination. Organization agrees
17 that for the term of this Agreement it shall not
discriminate in employment, recruitment, hiring,
18 admission practices, or advertising or in any other
19 manner on the basis of race , color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, marital status, disability,
20 age, or any other protected classification under
federal, state, or City laws .
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1 AGREEMENT RE : THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE SAN
BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
2 THE ARTS AND CULTURE.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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7 Date :
8 Charles McNeely,
City Manager
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SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY
10 ORCHESTRA
11 Date :
12 Mary Schnepp,
President
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15 Approved as to Form:
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By: ,
17 mes F. Penman,
18 ity Attorney
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL �C-
From: �Charles McNeely Subject: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Dept: City Manager SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
P Y 9 EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY
Date: September 17, 2009 ORCHESTRA FOR THE PROMOTION OF
ARTS AND CULTURE.
M/CC Meeting Date: October 5, 2009
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Nov. 3, 2008 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Sept.17, 2007 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
August 7, 2006 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
October 17, 2005 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Nov. 15, 2004 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Oct. 6, 2003 Mayor and Common Council approved $70,000 in Fine Arts
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra.
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution.
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Contact person: Peggi Hazlett Phone: 5133
Supporting data attached: Resolution and Agreement Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $70,000.00
Source: (Acct. No.) 001-092-5186
(Acct. Description) Fine Arts funding
Finance:
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No.�_
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Subject:
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino authorizing
execution of an Agreement with the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra for the promotion of
Arts and Culture.
Background
Funding for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra has been included as a budget line item
since Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
In its 81 st year, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is not only one of the oldest, but is also
one of the most prestigious in the United States.
Generations after its inception in 1929, the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra continues to
bring joy and inspiration to music lovers of all ages with world-class performances of some of
the world's most beautiful orchestral compositions.
The Symphony's 81 st season, featuring some of the greatest masterpieces in symphonic
literature as well as an array of internationally acclaimed guest soloists, consistently reaches
unmatched standards of musical performance under the dynamic leadership of Maestro Carlo
Ponti. This season, like each of the eighty previous seasons of the San Bernardino Symphony,
serves as a living testament to the quality of the Orchestra and the music it creates.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding in the amount of$70,000 was included in the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 budget
Account# 001-092-5186.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution.