Submitted by: Ward, Lawrence
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Consent
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Hyattsville Resolution 2021-03: A Resolution to recertify the Gateway Arts and Entertainment District as a designated State Arts and Entertainment District.
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the City Council adopt Hyattsville Resolution 2021-03, a resolution affirming the City of Hyattsville's approval and support of a request to the Maryland Department of Commerce for recertification of the Gateway Arts and Entertainment (A&E) District be designated by the Secretary for an additional 10-year period and authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to provide the Secretary with a letter certifying Resolution 2021-03.
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Summary Background:
The goal of the State of Maryland A&E Districts program is to develop, promote, and support diverse artistic and cultural centers in communities across Maryland that preserve a sense of place, provide unique local experiences, attract tourism, and spur economic revitalization and neighborhood pride.
Strategies supported by the A&E Districts program include:
? creating accessible, unique arts destinations;
? leveraging the State's regional identities, natural resources, and heritage;
? facilitating opportunities for dynamic arts experiences that actively engage community members and attract visitors;
? enabling artists of all disciplines to live, work, and prosper
? create an economically prosperous future; and
? investing in the power of place.
In 2010 when the Prince George's County Gateway Arts & Entertainment District had to apply to re-certify its status as an Arts & Entertainment District before the State (since the designation lasts just ten years), a local resolution of support, approved by the City Council was required.
Next Steps:
A resolution and certification will be submitted to the Maryland Department of Commerce.
Fiscal Impact:
The real property tax credit ...
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