Here's how four other communities successfully fund their arts and cultural programs.
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PITTSBURG |
SALT LAKE COUNTY |
ST. LOUIS |
| Denver Scientific and Cultural Facilities District |
Allegheny Regional Asset District |
Zoo, Arts & Park Program (ZAPP) |
St. Louis Metropolitan Zoological Park & Museum District |
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| Enacted: 1988 |
Enacted: 1994 |
Enacted: 1996 |
Enacted: 1972 |
| Tax: 1/10 of 1% Sales Tax |
Tax: 1% Sales Tax (50% to ARAD) |
Tax: 1/10 of 1% Sales & Use Tax |
Property Tax: 23.2 ¢ per $100 Assessed Value |
| 1999 Proceeds: $34 MM |
2000 Proceeds for ARAD: $74 MM |
1999 Proceeds: $15 MM |
1997 Proceeds: $40 MM |
Governance:
A 9-member board distributed funds according to formulas and allocates 10% discretionary funds. Six board members are appointed by county commissioners (in Denver, the city council) and three by the governor. |
Governance:
A board of directors composed of four persons appointed by the county chief executive, two appointed by the mayor and one elected by the six appointees. Board also appoints a 27-person advisory board to provide public input and comment on policies and procedures. |
Governance:
An advisory board consisting of seven appointees of the county council including two members of the Utah Arts Council meets to determine which organizations qualify for funding. These recommendations are forwarded to the Salt Lake County Commission for final approval. |
Governance:
Legislation was approved by a popular vote for perpetuity. There are five recipient organizations, according to law: the zoo, art museum, science center, botanical garden and history museum. |
St. Louis Regional Arts Commission
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Enacted: 1984 |
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Tax: .075 of 1% Lodgers Tax 2004 Proceeds: $3.5 MM |
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Governance:
Commission appointed by mayor and county executive. |
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