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Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 14, 2023.
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NEW BUSINESS - CULTURAL GRANTS:
a. CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES & CHANGE REQUESTS
Board members were provided with a change request from the Murray Dranoff Foundation for a change of date due to production delays resulting from a family emergency. After a brief discussion, the following motion was made:
Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion approving the requested change for the Murray Dranoff Foundation. Mr. Corral seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
a. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT UPDATES
The Board was provided with updates about the following projects:
• 427 Biltmore Way: Zilia Sanchez installation is anticipated over the summer.
• Police and Fire Headquarters: site work is starting with estimated installation in September.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
Staff reported the Commission’s approval of the Leonora Carrington sculpture at The Plaza and the UM Campus Art Plan.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Dr. Roth encouraged Board members to speak to appointing officials to express the importance of the cultural grant program and funding.
Mr. Pantin expressed gratitude acknowledging the (two) eight-year commitments made by Chair Dr. Roth, who is terming off the Board, and made the following motion:
Mr. Pantin made a motion to present a Resolution acknowledging Dr. Roth’s long-term commitment to the City serving on the Cultural Development Board and encouraged the City Commission to do the same. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
Board members were reminded to submit their completed financial forms to the City Clerk’s office.
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The Board temporarily adjourned at 8:40 a.m. prior to the FY2023-2024 Cultural Grant Application Review and Scoring portion of the meeting.
FY2023-2024 CULTURAL GRANT APPLICATIONS - REVIEW & SCORING:
Dr. Roth called the FY2023-2024 Cultural Grant Review & Scoring meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. and welcomed guests and cultural grant applicants participating via Zoom.
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Mr. Pantin made a motion to accept the Board’s FY2023-2024 Cultural Grant application scores as presented. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
After thoughtful deliberation and discussion, the following motion was made regarding the distribution of available funds:
Ms. Burgos made a motion recommending Cultural Grant funding allocations equally distributed based on the use of a multiplier taking into consideration the scores and requested amounts; adding that any balance resulting from the calculation be distributed evenly across all eligible organizations. Mr. Pantin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The Board discussed having a representative speak on behalf of the Board at the City Commission meeting when the item is presented. After a brief discussion, the following motion was made:
Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion nominating Ms. Burgos or Mr. Corral, depending on availability, to speak on behalf of the Board in support of the Cultural Development Grant recommendations. Mr. Pantin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The application scoring results and funding scenarios are included as Exhibit A attached to these minutes.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Cultural Development Board meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
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