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Cultural Development Board Meeting of April 3, 2018.
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES:
There were no personal appearances separate from New Business presenters.
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANTEE REQUESTS, UPDATES & REVIEWS:
a. City Theatre, program change request
The Board was presented with a request from City Theatre to change program dates due to scheduling conflicts from earlier in the season to April 9, May 7, and dates in August and September to be determined. Dr. Roth wants to make sure that their programs are completed by September 30th. Mr. Perez asked if the organization has received grants in the past. Ms. Cathers stated they have, but not recently. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
Ms. Perez made a motion to approve the requested change as presented. Mr. Pantin seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. Dave and Mary Alper JCC, Program change request
The Board received a letter from the Dave and Mary Alper JCC requesting a change of programming to reflect a different speaker than what was presented in the application due to an author cancelling. Dr. Roth noted that the program has already occurred. A brief discussion took place and the Board expressed concern that the money appeared to be re-allocated in addition to the request coming after the fact. The Board felt it was unclear exactly what happened and requested more detail. The Board asked staff to reach out to the organization for further information and a reminder of the process regarding changes. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
Ms. Bugos made a motion to approve the requested change. Mr. Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
c. Cuban Classical Ballet, update
Staff reported that the City received a settlement check from the Cuban Classical Ballet of $1,500. It was noted that the original amount requested was $2,500. Staff stated the intention to allocate the $1,500 to the Arts & Business Council. The Board enthusiastical...
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