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Intent to Apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge Copyrighted February 6, 2023 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 013. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Intent to Applyfor Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge SUM MARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval to apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge grant program. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Approve DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type MVM Memo City Manager Memo Memo to MVM re I ntent to Apply for Bloomberg Staff Memo Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge Dubuque THE CITY QF � All-Meriea Ciry DLT B E ; . � . � �� MaSt� Z�C� aYd t�Q Mt55ZSSZ Z zoa�•zoiz•�ai3 YP pp za��*zai� TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Intent to Apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge DATE: February 1, 2023 Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni Petersen-Brant is recommending City Council approval to apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge grant program. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Jill Connors, Economic Development Director Jenni Petersen-Brant, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Dubuque THE CITY �F � �� 5�� C� {7�'� ��IL' �755�SS1 x �oo�•zoi�•��1� � �� 017�Z01� TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Jenni Petersen-Brant, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager SUBJECT: Intent to Apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge DATE: February 1, 2023 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval to apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Public Art Challenge grant program. DISCUSSION Bloomberg Philanthropies' Arts Program works to showcase the potential of artists to act as civic leaders, drawing attention to and encouraging dialogue around pressing problems. The Public Art Challenge, founded to further this work, supports temporary public art projects that engage communities and enrich the quality of life in cities. The program, launched in 2014, engages mayors of U.S. cities with 30,000 residents or more to collaborate with artists and arts organizations to develop temporary public art projects that address civic issues. The program supports temporary public art projects that celebrate creativity, enhance urban identity, encourage public-private collaborations, and strengthen local economies. Selected cities can receive up to $1 million each over two years. Anticipated Amount: $1,000,000.00 Total Project Budget: $1,250,000.00 Match Required: No, % or makeup of match not prescribed in program materials Match Amount: $250,000 Match Funding Source: A match %, or the makeup of that match, is not prescribed in the program guidelines. However, Bloomberg staff has stated that they will not fund 100% of a project. The $250K noted in the total program budget above will include an estimated $90,000 of in-kind City personnel time of recurring staff and AmeriCorps positions over 2 years. The remaining $160K will be come from in-kind and cash resources as secured by primary partners, namely the Dubuque Museum of Art. The City will not incur direct cash expenses unless other external grant resources become available or are identified to support and enhance this project. Application Due Date: 2/15/2023 Anticipated Notification Date: 6/1/2023 Anticipated Receipt of Money: 10/1/2023 Departments Involved: Economic Development, Office of Shared Prosperity & Neighborhood Support, Office of Sustainability, Planning GRANT OBJECTIVE While Dubuque is committed to sustainability and resiliency, the city faces serious stagnation. A driving civic issue of today is understanding what we need to do to ensure economic prosperity and social and cultural vibrancy long-term. Part of the solution lies in uncovering the stories of populations who have long been part of our community, yet have been marginalized or forgotten. Through temporary and interactive public art installations, the stories and physical spaces that comprise our forgotten Black heritage will be illuminated and our Marshallese immigrant community will be embraced and celebrated. Public art will be used as a tool to mend generations of discriminatory practices that have adversely affected our social infrastructure, locally and statewide. The Bloomberg Philanthropies proposal will engage Jordan Weber, a national recognized lowa-based BIPOC artist, and seeks to partner with other local creatives, the Dubuque Museum of Art, the Fountain of Youth, the Black Heritage Survey, Crescent Community Health, and others to create temporary public arts engagements between early 2024 through late 2025. Funding will support artist fees, materials and supplies, marketing and outreach, event-related costs, a limited-term City project manager, and engagement staff roles at the Dubuque Museum of Art. A future opportunity to reapply for these funds is currently unknown. GOAL(S) ADDRESSED Comprehensive Plan: Social and Cultural Vibrancy Outcome(s): Enhance event access and participant diversity Council Goal: Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building our Community that is Viable, Livable and Equitable Outcome(s) • Become an inclusive and welcoming community for all • Have opportunities for residents for upward mobility and empowerment across all demographics Value s • Access to wealth and social capacity—financial, spiritual, social, etc • Sense of community pride and commitment to the Dubuque community Council Goal: Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation: Experiences and Activities Outcome(s): Expand arts and cultural opportunities with access for all Value s : Opportunities for all to experience diverse arts and culture ACTION STEP I am requesting concurrence with my recommendation to apply for Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge. CC: Jill Connors, Economic Development Director Jennifer Larson, Director of Budget and Finance Nathan Kelleher, Budget/Financial Analyst JC/jp