The Civic Enhancement Committee was formed by Resolution No. 2023-1865 in September 2023.
This BCC combines the roles of the former Acker Trust Board, Art in Public Places Committee, Library Advisory Board and Parks & Recreation Board including Acker Trust Grant awards, acceptance of public art donations & projects, recommendations to Council regarding development and advancement of public services provided by the Prescott Public Library and parks & recreation needs of the community.
Civic Enhancement Committee is comprised of five members that meet quarterly in March, June, September and December.
PURSUANT to Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 38-431.01 a Notice of Possible Quorum is hereby given because there may be a quorum of members from Council-appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees attending City Council Meetings and Work Sessions AND/OR there may also be a quorum of City Council members attending Council-appointed Boards, Commissions and Committees; however, no voting will take place.
In November 2024, the Prescott City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-1907 amending the city’s policy governing the process for acceptance of public art. The Civic Enhancement Committee is the first stop for applicants who wish to donate public art to the city.
At their Thursday, December 19th Meeting the Civic Enhancement Committee recommended acceptance and placement of three (3) horse sculptures from artist Gene Galazan. In accordance with the City’s Art Donation Policy the 60-day public comment period is now open and this item will go before the Council for action at the Tuesday, February 25th Voting Meeting. To submit comment regarding the sculptures and/or location please follow the link below or contact the city clerk’s office at 928-777-1437.
In accordance with the will of J.S. Acker, non-profit organizations that promote “… music and parks, especially for the children of Prescott …” are encouraged to apply for funding for Acker Grants each fiscal year. The City Clerk’s Office opens the application filing period annually in February. Please return to this page for additional information on the 2027 application filing period at that time.”
| DATE | ACTION |
| February 1, 2025 – March 14th, 2025 | Fill out the Grant Application (above) |
| March 14, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| May 29, 2025 | Presentation & Distribution Determination Meeting – Applicants must present their proposal to the Civic Enhancement Committee; Committee will review and determine distribution recommendations for Council’s approval. |
| No Later than June 5th, 2025 | Committee Recommendation letters will be sent to applicants through the City Clerk’s Office. |
| June 24, 2025 | City Council reviews Civic Enhancement Committee recommendations and vote. |
| No later than June 27, 2025 | Council approval letters will be sent to applicants from the City Clerk’s Office. |
| Funding: | Funds will be dispersed upon completion of grantee’s program. A request letter must be submitted. |
| Note: | Dates are approximate and it is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm deadlines and presentation dates, which are applicable to them. |
