Public Hearing: YES ? NO ? Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): Super District 6
To Appropriate $32,978.00 of District 6 Reserve for Appropriations to the City of Avondale Estates to Support and Expand the 2026 Shakespeare On The Green-Community Arts and Education Series
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Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. "Ted" Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
To appropriate $32,978.00 of District 6 Reserve for Appropriations to the City of Avondale Estates to support and expand the 2026 Shakespeare On The Green-Community Arts and Education series.
NEED/IMPACT:
This District 6 allocation continues supporting Avondale Estates initiative to bring free, professional Shakespeare performances to the public, transforming the Avondale Town Green into a vibrant, outdoor cultural space. This program launched in 2025 with 3 performances. They were very well received. In 2026, we are incorporating a Spring and Fall series increasing the number of productions to 6, beginning in March.
* Security for the AE officer-260 x 6 $1,560
* A/V vendor-$3k x 6 performancesn$18,000
* Shakespeare Tavern actor fees-$2k x 6 performances $12,000
* Marketing and event collaterals for Spring and Fall-$1,418.00
This effort stands as both a proof of concept and a launching point for future cultural programming countywide. It highlights a partnership of capacity to lead, build partnerships, navigate logistics, and create meaningful, sustainable community experiences through public-private collaboration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increase appropriations for the following account by the amount indicated below: District 6 Reserves
Board of Commissioners (District 6) - General Fund - Other Miscellaneous Payments (00206.521209.100.0000.0000) - $32,978.00
Decrease appropriations for the following account by the amount indicated below:
Board of Commissioners (District 6) - Gener...
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