Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 7, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Carla Bell Johnson, AICP, Deputy County Administrator
FROM: Vicki Landon, Administrator
CONTACT: Vicki Landon, Administrator
PHONE: 407-836-3873
DIVISION: Arts and Cultural Affairs Office
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Contract #Y27-136 between Orange County, Florida and United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. regarding the provision of funding for art grants and services in the amount of $1,536,045 for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 from the General Fund and authorization for the Procurement Manager to authorize extensions to the contract. (Arts and Cultural Affairs Office)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: Since 1989, Orange County has contracted with United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. to provide operational support to both small and large arts organizations in order to strengthen the community cultural infrastructure, thereby helping to attract and retain high-wage businesses. These funds are for general support of United Arts functioning as the local arts council and distribution of grants to Central Florida arts organizations and individual artists who are not eligible for Tourist Development Tax dollars.
BUDGET: $1,536,045