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File #: 15-175    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/24/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/3/2015 Final action: 11/3/2015
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO OHIO HUMANITIES FOR HUDSON CABLE TELEVISION. Executive Summary: Ohio Humanities could provide matching 50/50 grant funding between $2,001 and $20,000 to fund an oral history project for Hudson Cable Television. HCTV is interested in collecting and archiving oral histories from notable Hudson residents for television broadcast, online archives and archival at the Hudson Library and Historical Society.
Sponsors: William A. Currin
Indexes: HCTV
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 15-175

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO OHIO HUMANITIES FOR HUDSON CABLE TELEVISION.

Executive Summary:   Ohio Humanities could provide matching 50/50 grant funding between $2,001 and $20,000 to fund an oral history project for Hudson Cable Television.  HCTV is interested in collecting and archiving oral histories from notable Hudson residents for television broadcast, online archives and archival at the Hudson Library and Historical Society.

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Legislative History

None.

Purpose & Explanation

Ohio Humanities, established in 1972, is a 501(c)(3) organization funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and private contributions. Ohio Humanities aims “to increase Ohioans’ appreciation and understanding of the humanities” through the Council’s grant-making capacity and through programs developed by the Council itself. Based in Columbus but operating state-wide, the Council provides assistance to grant applicants, oversees Council-developed programs, and promotes the humanities in Ohio through collaborations with cultural and educational institutions. The Council is governed by a volunteer board which makes decisions on grant awards and sets policy.

Ohio Humanities could provide matching 50/50 grant funding between $2,001 and $20,000 to fund an oral history project for Hudson Cable Television.  HCTV is interested in collecting and archiving oral histories from notable Hudson residents for television broadcast, online archives and archival at the Hudson Library and Historical Society.

Timing Considerations

Application deadline is January 15, 2016.  Decisions are announced March 11, 2016.

Fiscal Impact

                      Currently Budgeted

                      Supplemental Appropriation Required

   X                      Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

 

Suggested Action

Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to apply for grant funding from Ohio Humanities to be used for the recording and production of oral histories of notable Hudson residents for airing on Hudson Cable Television and for archive purposes.

Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Kerry Paluscsak, HCTV Station Manager
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator