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Cultural Development Board Meeting of January 3, 2017.
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CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANT (DISCUSSION):
Ms. Cathers asked for this item (annual review of the previous year’s grant) to be deferred to allow for the participation of Dr. Roth.
Ms. Burgos made a motion to defer the item to the next meeting. Mr. Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANTEE REQUESTS, UPDATES, & REVIEWS (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Mr. Pastor read aloud the language pertaining to the City’s False Claims Ordinance, Ch. 39 of the City of Coral Gables Code.
Opera Atelier - Request for modification
The Board received and reviewed the Opera Atelier’s request for a modification to the organization’s FY2016-2017 application.
Representatives from the Opera Atelier introduced themselves and provided further background, noting that the request is for a date change to allow greater time to raise necessary funds to produce the projects, a lecture/recital and a performance. Mr. Arcila proposed a new date for the lecture in May and the performance in September. Mr. Perez asked what would happen if the organization does not secure the funds. Mr. Arcila responded that they will use resources on hand and still do it (the performance). Dr. Mayorga asked why the proposed dates are further apart than originally scheduled. Ms. Horwitz stated that May and September are too far apart and recommended keeping them closer together.
Mr. Perez made a motion recommending approval of the new dates for the Opera Atelier project as presented in the organization’s FY16-17 cultural grant application with the condition that the two programs take place within reasonably close dates of each other. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Arts & Business Council - Update
Ms. Cathers reported that the A&B Council provided organization names for Coral Gables’ FY2016-17 workshop scholarships. She stated the value of the workshops to all organizations and asked t...
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