Title
Receive a presentation from two of the four Development Set-Aside Agencies, Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) and Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) for FY25-26.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a presentation from two of the four Development Set-Aside Agencies, Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC) and Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) for FY25-26.
SUMMARY:
The Development Set-Aside (DSA) Program was established by the Board of Supervisors to support and promote economic development through tourism promotion, filmmaking, cultural arts programs, small business outreach that strengthens the workforce, and through other programs that broaden the County’s economic base to increase revenue and promote the creation and retention of jobs. The organizations that administer these services provide an annual presentation to the Board of Supervisors detailing their efforts and performance.
The Board will receive presentations from Monterey County Film Commission (MCFC), and Arts Council for Monterey County (Arts4MC) to reflect the work being conducted throughout FY25-26. These presentations will include all activities and results for the current service period.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Film Commission shall boost film industry outreach by increasing the number of inquiries that have positive results; tracking the number of media productions occurring in Monterey County, and raising the total funds spent in Monterey County from film production. It shall expand education and workforce opportunities by increasing the number of Monterey County film site locations and enhancing film-related job skills.
The Arts Council for Monterey County shall develop jobs and business opportunities in the art sector through creative impact grants, training, and promotion to artists’ networks and associations. It shall increase public/private partnerships with partner hotels, partner districts, and partner s...
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