Title
Stellar Gospel Music Awards
Action
ACTION:
Approve sponsorship in the amount of $100,000 to support the Stellar Gospel Music Awards and amend the FY2027 Budget Ordinance to appropriate available fund balance resulting from FY2026 funds.
Staff Contact: Mike Bryant, County Manager
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Stellar Gospel Music Awards (often called the "Grammys of Gospel Music") is the premier annual awards show recognizing outstanding achievements in the gospel music industry. Founded in 1984 by Don Jackson, it is the first major televised awards ceremony dedicated specifically to gospel and inspirational music.The Stellar Gospel Music Awards will celebrate its 41st year in Charlotte-Mecklenburg at the Spectrum Center on August 15, 2026.
Due to the timing of the event, an amendment to the FY2027 budget is necessary to utilize the unspent funds from FY2026.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
The one-time funding is available as a result of underspending in the FY2026 Operating Budget. This action will increase the FY2027 budget by $100,000 to account for these funds.