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What this is
Based on Cultural Arts Commission recommendations, the council will consider awarding Hotel/Motel Tax Fund grants to four organizations: Chamberlain Ballet ($7,000), Dallas Chinese Community Center ($2,500), OutLoud ($10,000), and Richardson Symphony Orchestra ($7,000).
Why it matters
These grants, funded by the hotel/motel tax rather than property taxes, support local arts and cultural programming available to Richardson residents.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Curtis Dorian. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
6 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — April 22, 2024 meeting
- April 22, 2024 Vote taken — April 22, 2024 meeting · Approved 6-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 22, 2024
Approve cultural arts financial assistance grants
Official agenda language
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUND FOR THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: CHAMBERLAIN BALLET $7,000 DALLAS CHINESE COMMUNITY CENTER $2,500 OUTLOUD $10,000 RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA $7,000
Documents
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