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LAAP FY2027 Budget Request — Summary of Proposed Investments Purpose This one-page summary provides additional detail on the proposed $515,000 FY2027 budget increase for the Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP), based on cost ranges and role classifications provided by City sta(cid:431). The proposed investments build on existing MACC operations to strengthen consistency, capacity, and sustainability for performance- based programming. 1. Dedicated Technical Support (Ongoing) — $87,000 To adequately support rehearsals, performances, and participant needs without overextending existing sta(cid:431), this proposal assumes the addition of one dedicated full- time position. • Proposed role: IT Support Specialist (City job classification) • Function: o Support rehearsals and live performances o Coordinate lighting and sound setup o Troubleshoot technical issues o Orient artists to MACC systems and spaces • Annual cost: ~$87,000 (ongoing) This investment supports production readiness while reducing strain on current MACC sta(cid:431). 2. Lighting and Sound Infrastructure Upgrades (One-Time) — ~$300,000 Performance-based programs consistently encounter baseline lighting limitations in the Auditorium. • As part of the originally proposed MACC Phase 2 project, full upgrades to the Auditorium and Black Box lighting and sound systems were estimated in 2022 at approximately $300,000. • Scope includes: o Transition to fully integrated, state-of-the-art LED lighting o o Reduced maintenance and long-term operational burden Improved programmability and reliability This investment addresses recurring production constraints and supports scalable, professional-quality programming. 3. Centralized Marketing & Audience Development Support (Ongoing) — $78,000 This proposal includes dedicated capacity for more intentional, centralized promotion and audience development for LAAP programming. • Proposed role: Culture and Arts Education Specialist 1 of 2 • Function: o Coordinate promotion across MACC platforms o Support audience development strategies o Provide marketing templates and guidance to artists o Prioritize Spanish-language outreach • Annual cost: ~$78,000 (ongoing) This role would complement existing marketing sta(cid:431) and reduce reliance on artists to self- promote without institutional support. 4. LAAP Program Budget Expansion (Ongoing) — $50,000 • Current annual LAAP program budget: ~$90,000 • Current capacity: Approximately 11–15 artists/groups per year, depending on discipline Typical cohort mix supported by the current budget: • 2–3 theater groups • 3 dance artists/groups • 3 musicians • 3 multidisciplinary artists • Proposed increase: $50,000 • Resulting capacity: Approximately 20 artists/groups per year This modest expansion allows LAAP to serve more artists while aligning program scale with the proposed sta(cid:431)ing and infrastructure investments. Total Proposed FY2027 Budget Increase • Ongoing investments: o Technical support: $87,000 o Marketing support: $78,000 o Program expansion: $50,000 • One-time capital investment: o Lighting and sound upgrades: ~$300,000 Total request: $515,000 Budget Context These figures represent reasonable planning estimates based on City sta(cid:431) input and historical project scopes. Final costs may require refinement through standard City budgeting and procurement processes. 2 of 2