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.
The City of Prescott Acker Trust is now accepting grant applications from eligible non-profit organizations.
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 Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024). The application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023.
Applications are available below or at the Recreation Services Office, 824 E. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301.
| DATE | ACTION |
| Feb. 1 – March 15th, 2024 | Fill out the Grant Application (above) |
| March 15, 2024 | Application Deadline |
| Early May 2024 | Presentation Meeting & Distribution Determination Meeting – Applicants must present their proposal to the Civic Enhancement Committee (Date & Location to be determined); Committee will review and determine distribution recommendations for Council’s approval |
| No Later than May 30th, 2024 | Committee Recommendation letters will be sent to applicants through the City Clerk’s Office. |
| June 25, 2024 | City Council reviews Civic Enhancement Committee recommendations and vote. |
| July 26, 2023 | 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. |
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