File #: 24-0904R    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/13/2024 In control: Planning and Economic Development
On agenda: 11/25/2024 Final action: 11/25/2024
Title: RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 24D-48 AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE DULUTH PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE VISUAL MEDIA PRODUCTION IN DULUTH AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Attachments: 1. Exhibit A

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RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDA RESOLUTION 24D-48 AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR THE DULUTH PRODUCTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE VISUAL MEDIA PRODUCTION IN DULUTH AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH UPPER MIDWEST FILM OFFICE FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

 

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CITY PROPOSAL:

RESOLVED: that pursuant to Resolution 10-0229, the city council herby approves Resolution 24D-48 of the Duluth Economic Development Authority (“DEDA”) authorizing funding in the amount of $180,000 for the Duluth Production Incentive Program to incentivize visual media production in Duluth and authorizing an agreement with Upper Midwest Film Office for program administrative services in the amount of $20,000.

 

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:  STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution approved DEDA’s agreement with Upper Midwest Film Office in the amount of $200,000. $180,000 will fund the Duluth Production Incentive Program, and $20,000 will go toward the administration of this program. Pursuant to Resolution 10-0229 City Council must approve DEDA expenditures over $100,000.  DEDA Resolution no. 24D-48 and the agreement are attached hereto as Exhibit A.