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Director Keating divulged that Objective 9, Arts and Cultural Programs, has been revised to include a cultural plan for the County, which staff has been working on with the Cultural Council. OBJECTIVE 9 Arts and Cultural Programs By 2012, the County will have a comprehensive cultural plan for the County (this plan will be developed by the Cultural Council of Indian River County [CCIRC]). POLICY 9.1: By 2012, the County shall participate with the Cultural Council of Indian River County in developing a comprehensive cultural plan for the County and shall encourage public/private partnerships, as appropriate. POLICY 9.2: The County shall, when possible, support cultural and heritage activities by providing financial support through tourist tax revenue. POLICY 9.3: The County shall cooperate with the CCIRC to establish a program for art in public places. This will involve the coordination, administration and display of loaned, local artwork in appropriate public buildings and open spaces. POLICY 9.4: The County shall support the sale of the "State of the Arts" License plates promoted by the Cultural Council of Indian River County. The CCIRC, as the County's designated Local Arts Agency, will receive and dispense funds related to the sales of the Arts License Plates, as required. POLICY 9.5: The County shall consider the Cultural Council of Indian River County (CCIRC) as the County's designated cultural agency and a Quasi -Nonprofit Agency. As such, the Cultural Council shall represent the various arts and culture groups in the County, serving as a liaison for all cultural requests to the County. In so doing, the Cultural Council shall annually submit a funding request to the County on behalf of the County's arts and culture organizations. That funding request shall include the following information: Detailed information about the organization's accomplishments during the last fiscal year, specifically as related to funding received from the County. Detailed budget information pertaining to any funds that the organization is requesting; The organization's proposed goals and activities for the upcoming fiscal year; and a copy of the organization's most recent audit, if applicable. POLICY 9.6: Through the Cultural Council, the County shall support cultural and heritage organizations' applications for state, federal and private foundation grants. The County's support may include providing customized demographic information, leveraging the County's grant eligibility, providing letters of support, and providing other support as appropriate. 29 April 19, 2010