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Discussion on arts and cultural budget, including DCLA funding
1:18:15
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Council Member Brannan inquires about the arts and cultural budget, specifically addressing the funding for the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA). OMB Director Jiha provides a brief response about current and future funding considerations.
- The Cultural Community is calling for a baseline funding increase of $75 million
- Brannan notes that the proposed DCLA budget is about $90 million less than FY25
- Jiha mentions adding $3 million for SIGs in the current budget
- He commits to continued discussions with the council about future funding for cultural programs
Justin Brannan
1:18:15
Let's see what else.
1:18:21
Okay.
1:18:22
I wanna end with the arts and cultural budget.
1:18:25
This year, the Cultural Community Included Programs and Cultural Institutions are calling for a baseline funding increase of 75,000,000, which includes baselining the one shot funding of 45,000,000 and rightsizing the city's commitment to culture by increasing baseline funding by 30,000,000.
1:18:43
The budget for DCLA at adoption was 252,700,000.0, but it did not include a baseline increase, only restorations and budget cut reversals.
1:18:56
Could you tell us why did the administration propose a budget for DCLA that was a little over $90,000,000 less than f y twenty five?
Jacques Jiha
1:19:07
Again, we will continue to work with the council.
1:19:10
You know, this is, you know, like like we said, we added in this quiry mayor budget about $3,000,000 for the gigs SIGs.
1:19:20
I'm sorry.
1:19:20
For the SIGs.
1:19:22
But again, we will continue to work with the council.
1:19:25
And again, if resources are available, we will have a discussion with you in terms of what we're to do going forward for fiscal year twenty six for the cultures.