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Makes an appropriation to the Museum of African American Cinema, Inc. for the purchase of land, the operation of such facility and for an architectural study
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Keith L.T. Wright
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BILL NUMBER:S1232
Title of bill
An act making an appropriation to the Museum of African American Cinema, Inc. for the purchase of land, for operation and an architectural study for such Museum of African American Cinema
Purpose or general idea of bill
To fund the purchase of land not to exceed $3 million, an additional $3 million for facility operating costs, and architectural study not to exceed $250,000 for the African American Cinema, Inc., a non-profit organization for participation in the tax exempt programs available through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.
Summary of specific provisions
Paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 1676 of the Public Authorities Law and Subdivision 1 of section 1680 of the Public Authorities Law are amended by adding a new undesignated paragraph to allow the Museum of African American Cinema, Inc., to participate in the Dormitory Authority tax exempt financing programs.
Justification
The Dormitory Authority Programs for tax exempt financing by a not-for-profit or charitable organization require legislative approval. The Museum of African American Cinema, Inc., (MAAC) is a new educational institution provisionally chartered by the Board of Regents of the State University of New York.
The project will house the archives and collections of three major African American institutions, including the New York State Black Films & Video Archives, the International Agency for Minority Artist Affairs and, Harlem Media Center. MAAC is the most prestigious depository of historical films, videos, documents, photographs, publications, costumes, posters, scripts, props, sound recordings, records, personal items and artifacts of African Americans in movies, television and on stage. The collections are considered in the class of the "Library of Congress."
When completed, the new facility will contain a research library, mini-screening booths, 2 exhibitional galleries, 3 small cinemas, preservation and curation space, broadcast studio for free community training, as well as a 600 seat theater. The site will also provide permanent homes to 4 non-profit tenants and, will provide deeply discounted program space for community groups and individual artists.
Prior legislative history
2011-2012 (S.4136)-- Referred to Finance 2009-2010 (S.1143)-- Referred to Finance 2007-2008 (S.2972)-- Referred to Finance 2005-2006 (S.7708)-- Referred to Finance
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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