HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 6829 (Literary Programming & Capital Impr)RESOLUTION NO. 6829
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO APPLY FOR FUNDS FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION FOR LITERARY
PROGRAMMING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT FALKIRK
WHEREAS, the Falkirk Community Cultural Center was established to provide
a broad range of cultural activities for the public; and
WHEREAS, Falkirk is a unique facility to provide literary programs such
as a small press bookshop, and an artists -in -residence program; and
WHEREAS, such programs are consistent with the City's original goals for
Falkirk; and
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Foundation makes funds available for such pro-
grams through the Leonard and Beryl Buck Trust.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby authorizes staff to apply for funds from the San Francisco
Foundation for literary programming and capital improvements at Falkirk.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution wad duly and regularly introduced and adopted
at a REGULAR meeting of the City Council of said City held on MONDAYthe
4TH day of JUNE , 1984, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNC I LMEMBERS: BREINER, FRUGOLI, NAVE, RUSSOM & MAYOR MULRYAN
NOES: COUNC I LMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ANNE ---K. LEONCINI, City Clerk
FALKIRK GRANT APPLICATIONS TU THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION
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Small windowless room between galleries and offices - referred to as "Bride's
Roan"
Proposal: The roan to be used for a small -press bookshop and victorian
literature reading room, as well as office space for the Marin
Poetry Center. This necessitates minor restoration and installation
of shelves.
Request: Capital DTprovement funds to wallpaper the room and install shelves,
replace existing side door with victorian glass door for additional
light source. A desk, and phone installation.
Programming funds: Seed money for initial book purchase. Staff
money for bookstore coordinator for beginning of project.
THIRD FLOOR - Entire
Proposal: The entire third floor be used for a �rriters'/artists'-in-residence
program. Three bedrooms used for living quarters on a temporary
basis. Use of third floor has been limited to storage only. No
restoration work begun.
Request: Capital Improvements: To include legal stair access (estimated
at $25,000), to restore and clean up. Re -install existing sink.
Three electric typewriters. Match for restoration is possible
-tram National Trust of Historic Preservation.
Programming: Funds to initiate national search for qualified
artists, stipend monies, staff coordinator.
PATH HOUSE - Existing structure behind pool - two rocros plus bathroom
Proposal: To use this building as a print shop, to house donated 1917
letterpress, which does not tit into main building. It will be
used for classes and by -the -hour rental. Machine is fully
functional.
Request: Capital Improvements: To reconstruct the building (new roof,
repair floor and walls, concrete slab under press)..Install
press through south Beall.
Programming: Funds for letterpress instructor, publicity, staff
coordinator.
NOTE: Programming is funded 100%, Capital Improvements are 50% matching.
Letters of intent are not necessary. Falkirk has received the go-ahead
from the Foundation already.