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RESOLUTION APPROVING 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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RESOLVED, by the Duluth Economic Development Authority ("DEDA"), that the proper DEDA officials are hereby authorized to fund the Duluth Production Incentive Program for the year 2025, to incentivize projects which will support the development of television, film and digital media in Duluth per the Program Guidelines, a copy of which is included in attached agreement hereto as Exhibit A, to govern the program; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that $180,000 from Fund 860-860-8640-5434 is hereby appropriate to fund the program; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper DEDA officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Upper Midwest Film Office substantially in the form of that attached hereto (Exhibit A), to administer the program in the amount of $20,000, payable from the Fund 860-860-8640-5434.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes an agreement with the Upper Midwest Film Office ("UMFO") to facilitate projects which will encourage the development of television, film and digital media projections in the City of Duluth
UMFO will facilitate a program which will provide a financial incentive to projects which will use local talent and local businesses to serve the needs of production entities creating such visual arts productions. The program will reimburse funds spent for needed supplies and services secured from local resources, thereby reducing the costs of production and encouraging the development and use of local talent and resources. $180,000 will go toward financial incentives to projects, $20,000 will go toward the administration of the program by UMFO.