Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-18-27/Arts Grant/Russian School of IndianaRESOLUTION NO. BPW 01-17-18-27 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGING ARTS GRANT WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-1-4-7, the City of Carmel, Indiana ("City"), is authorized to enter into contracts; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-4-5-3, the City's mayor may enter into contracts on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to his authority under Indiana law, the City's mayor, the Honorable James C. Brainard, has caused to be signed the Arts Grant attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Contract"); and WHEREAS, Mayor Brainard now wishes to present the contract to the City's Board of Public Works and Safety for it to be publicly acknowledged, filed in the Clerk -Treasurer's Office, and made available to the public for review. follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety as 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference. 2. The receipt of the Contract is hereby acknowledged. 3. The Contract shall be promptly filed in the office of the Clerk -Treasurer and thereafter made available to the public for review. SO RESOLVED this day of 2018. CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA By and through its Board of Public Works and Safety BY- N 0+ P James Brainard, Presiding Officer Mary Date: Lori S.atso eml�ei Date: # / A Christine Pauley, Clefk��ga�ux�� Date: SAE BassWy Documents\BPW-Resolu4ions\2017%clnrcerledgs Arts Grard V0CE•d-x118/201811:51 AM ARTS GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement (herein referred to as "Agreement") entered into by and between the City of Carmel (the "City") and Russian School of Indiana (the "Grantee"), is executed pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. In consideration of those mutual undertakings and covenants, the parties agree as follows: 1. That on behalf of Grantee, a not-for-profit corporation, I, Natalia Rekhter an authorized representative of Grantee, have applied for a City of Carmel ("Grantor") Arts Grant, said application attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A." 2. Grant Agreement. The City, after review and recommendation by the Mayor and by the City Council, agrees to grant $ 2 , 5 0 0.0 0 to the Grantee for the eligible costs of the project (the "Project") or services as described in Exhibits "A" and `B" of this Agreement. The funds shall be used exclusively in accordance with the provisions contained in this Agreement. 3. Design and Implementation of Project. The Grantee agrees to use any and all grant funds in accordance with the proposal contained within this agreement and any documents attached to this Agreement, which are incorporated by reference. 4. Warranty of non-profit status. Grantee hereby represents and warrants that it is a not-for-profit entity with a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring that it is exempt from Federal income tax. 5. Payment of Grant Funds by the City. The payment of this Grant by the City to the Grantee shall be made in accordance with the following conditions: A. This Agreement must be fully executed and signed by both Grantee and Grantor. B. Grantee has attached all the following information, which it represents and warrants to be true and accurate, all which have been incorporated fully by reference: 1. An application and description of the proposed use of the grant funds (EXHIBIT A); 2. A budget for the calendar or fiscal year for which the grant is requested (EXHIBIT B); 3. Certified copies of incorporation as a not-for-profit corporation under state law (EXHIBIT C); 4. A not-for-profit application or determination letter from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service identifying that it is a not-for-profit corporation that is exempt from Federal income tax (EXHIBIT D); 5. Any audits, reviews or compilations available describing the financial condition of the Grantee, including most recent available IRS Form 990, and the attached Affidavit (EXHIBIT E); 6. A list of the Grantee's board of directors and officers listed (EXHIBIT F); 7. A Year End Report from the previous year IF Grantee received an Arts Grant from the City of Carmel in the previous calendar year, pursuant to paragraph 8 herein (EXHIBIT G). C. Any other grant conditions that City requires to be met by Grantee, specifically: 6. Grantor's right to request audit or review. Grantee shall submit to an audit or review by an independent Certified Public Accountant of funds at the City's request, and shall make all books, accounting records and other documents available at all reasonable times during the term of this Grant Agreement, and for a period of three (3) years after final payment of funds under this Agreement, for the purpose of an audit by the City of Carmel, the State of Indiana, or their designees. 7. Quarterly financial statements. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel quarterly financial statements within 45 days after each quarter -end for Grant awards in excess of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000). 2 8. Year-end review. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel a year-end report ("Year End Report") for each year, describing how the grant was used and the impact of the dollars received. This Grant award may not exceed one third (1/3) of Grantee's combined contributed income, revenue of sales, and/or ticket revenue from the previous year. If the Grant amount is in excess of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00), the Grantee agrees to provide, at Grantee's cost, a review or audit of the grantee. Said review or audit shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") who is neither an employee of Grantee nor a member of the Grantee's Board of Directors, to be provided to the City of Carmel by March 31 of the following year. 9. Funding Credit. Grantee agrees to credit the City of Carmel in the printed materials associated with a funded program or project. The City of Carmel will supply, upon request, Grantee with the graphics/logos necessary for compliance. 10. Statutory Authority of Grantee. The Grantee expressly represents and warrants to the State that it is statutorily eligible to receive these monies and it expressly agrees to repay all monies paid to it under this Grant, should a legal determination of its ineligibility be made by any Court of competent jurisdiction. 11. Use of Grant Funds by Grantee. The funds received by the Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall be used only to implement the Project or provide the services in conformance with the Budget and for no other purpose. If it is determined by the City that misappropriation of funds have occurred, the Grantee must return all funds received by Grantor and individuals who misuse Grant funds may also be subject to civil and/or criminal liability under Indiana or Federal law. 12. Employment Eligibility Verification. The Grantee affirms under the penalties of perjury that he/she/it does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien. The Grantee affirms under the penalties of perjury that he/she/it has enrolled and is participating in the E -Verify program as defined in IC 22-5-1.7. The Grantee agrees to provide documentation to the City that he/she/it has enrolled and is participating in the E -Verify program. The City may terminate for default if the Grantee fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the State. 13. Governing Law; Lawsuits. This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, except for its conflict of laws provisions. The parties agree that, in the event a lawsuit is filed hereunder, they waive their right to a jury trial, agree to file any such lawsuit in an appropriate court in Hamilton County, Indiana only, and agree that such court is the appropriate venue for and has jurisdiction over same. 3 14. Relationship of Parties. The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided for in this Agreement, and neither Grantee nor any of its compensated officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors and/or agents are employees of City. The Grant amount set forth herein shall be the full and maximum compensation and monies required of City to be paid to Grantee under or pursuant to his Agreement. 15. Severability. If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any statute, regulation, ordinance, executive order or other rule of law, such term shall be deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to comply with same, and the remaining provision of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Grantee and City with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written representations and agreements regarding same. Notwithstanding any other term or condition set forth herein, but subject to paragraph 15 hereof, to the extent any term or condition contained in any exhibit attached to this Agreement or in any document referenced herein conflicts with any term or condition contained in this Agreement, the term or condition contained in this Agreement shall govern and prevail. This Agreement may only be modified by written amendment executed by both parties hereto, or their successors in interest. IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows: Russian School of Indiana ("Grantee") By: Natalia Rekhter r Printed Name of Officer: Natalia Rekhter Title: Executive Director Date: 12/01/2017 CITY CARMEL rantor") By: James Brainard, Mayor Date: A ST: YNO Date: ' %— ate) If you have any question concerning the City of Carmel's 2018 Arts Grant Program, grant writing, guidelines or application materials, contact: Sharon Kibbe, City of Carmel, One Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032, Phone: 317-571-2483, skibbe6karmel.in.gov. 4 Exhibit "A" An application and description of the proposed use of the grant funds Exhibit "A" An Application and Description of the Proposed Use of the Grant Funds APPLICANT: Name of organization: Russian School of Indiana Address: 1874 Limehouse Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Telephone: 317-399-4685 Fax: Contact Person: Natalia Rekhter Email: indyrussianschool@gmail.com APPLICATION AMOUNT: $ 11,760.00 Not to exceed 1/3 of previous year revenuelincome DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS: (attached) Natalia Rekhters°W Wye. 301).13 01 1 1:1].18 OS'00' Printed Name of Officer: Natalia Rekhter Title: Executive Director Date: 12/01/2017 (Additional pages may be added to Exhibit "A") 5 Request Description With this application, the Russian School of Indiana is seeking funds to expand and improve art and culture experiences provided by the Russian Festival. In 2014, the School initiated and organized the Russian Festival. The Festival was held at the building of the University High School in Carmel and attracted over a thousand people, which was great. However, it also demonstrated that the interest to this type of ethnic events is higher than a small, ran by volunteers organization with a very limited budget can offer. The space was packed, we run out of food and parking spaces, activities for the kids were very popular and had long lines, and there were not nearly enough volunteers to assist all the guests. We also received feedback that many people missed the Festival, because of the limited advertisement and marketing. By all indications it was a successful event, but also a sign that the interest to the event was much bigger than the Russian School could provide, based on its limited capabilities. We are seeking funds to transform Russian Festival from 5 -hour festivities offered within the boundaries of the building of the University High School into a Carmel -wide unique and large celebration of different cultures and ethnicities. The funds will be used to • Invite professional singers, musicians, and dancers, such as, for instance, National Balalajka Orchestra, (Akron, Ohio), Indiana Ballet Conservatory, (Indianapolis), Fire Bird Choir, (Atlanta, GA); Folk Dance Assembly,( Cincinnati, OH), Folk Choir and Orchestra (University of Wisconsin, Medicine, WI) and similar performers; • Invite professional artists and craft makers to exhibit their work and for running workshops; • Expand type and amount of ethnic food; • Increase number of art activities for children and adults; • Afford a bigger venue • Pay for tables, chairs, and other supplies to accommodate more people • Market and outreach to share information about Festival with the larger population group This funding will assist in providing more people, who live in Carmel and surrounding communities, with the unique art and culture experiences.