Nine Rails arts programming pilot
Proposed 18-month pilot agreement with Ogden Contemporary Arts, funded by a $120,000 amendment from the Adams CRA fund balance. Board members questioned using tax increment and sole-sourcing; a hearing was requested for Oct. 1, 2024.
- Where it stands
- In review
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Nine Rails Creative District
- Applicant
- Ogden City administration; Ogden Contemporary Arts
Every hearing and vote
September 10, 2024 · City Council
Adams CRA: Nine Rails arts programming pilot with Ogden Contemporary Arts and $120,000 budget amendment
Discussed
The administration proposed an 18-month pilot agreement for Ogden Contemporary Arts to run arts programming in the Nine Rails District, paid from the Adams Community Reinvestment Area fund balance via a $120,000 budget amendment. Board members had earlier questioned using tax increment for arts programming, how other taxing entities would view it and whether the contract should be sole-sourced rather than bid through a request for proposals. Discussion covered other funding options and an RFP. Chair Richey said council leadership would decide when to bring an action item; a budget hearing was requested for October 1.