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Cultural Development Board Meeting of October 13, 2016.
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ARTS AND BUSINESS COUNCIL, ANNUAL REPORT & PROPOSAL (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Ms. Bruney gave an overview of City sponsored activities throughout FY15-16 including the Miami Arts Marketing Project; Arts Board Match; Breakfast with the Arts and Hospitality; Meet the Media; and Paperchase - a paper document with an overview of required filings for non-profit groups. Ms. Bruney noted that last year, thirteen Coral Gables grantee organizations took advantage of the Arts & Business Council sponsored programs.
Mr. Perez made a motion to accept the FY16-17 Arts & Business Council proposal as presented. Ms. Horwitz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CULTURAL GRANT REVIEW & SCORING & BOARD TRAINING:
Ms. Cathers clarified that the training being presented will apply to this year's cultural grant applications and that the review and scoring for FY15-16 Final Reports will follow the previous process.
Ms. Burgos made a motion to drop the highest and lowest score prior to averaging each applicant's cultural grant application score. Ms. Horwitz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANT (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Cultural Grant Administration
1. FY15-16 Final Reports
The Board discussed the Final Report review process. Ms. Cathers stated the primary function of the review is to compare the submitted application with the final report and confirm that the grantee completed what was proposed in the application.
2. City Commission Meetings
Ms. Spain reported the passing of the City Commission budget and confirmed Cultural Grant funding of $175,000 for FY2016-17.
Cultural Grantee Requests, Updates, & Reviews
1. UM School of Architecture
Ms. Cathers read aloud a request from the UM School of Architecture requesting an extension and modification for use of FY15-16 grant funds. Ms. Spain confirmed plans of the School of Architecture to partner with the City on the event men...
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