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Cultural Development Board Meeting of April 4, 2017.
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CORAL GABLES CULTURAL GRANTEE REQUESTS, UPDATES, & REVIEWS:
Dr. Roth read aloud the False Claims Ordinance for the benefit of the guests in attendance.
Dave & Mary Alper JCC
Ms. Cathers stated that the Dave & Mary Alper JCC is a first time grant recipient, their funded program has occurred, and there was a question of whether the organization had credited the City’s support. Ms. Cathers introduced Suzy Breitner, representing the organization, who presented a brochure and poster with the appropriate City logo displayed. The Board and Ms. Cathers thanked Ms. Breitner for clearing up the misunderstanding and Ms. Breitner thanked the Board. She then left the meeting.
South Florida PBS
The Board received a letter from South Florida PBS requesting a change in date, location, and programming. Doris Bravo, Francis Hernandez, and Ingrid Stuart from South Florida PBS were introduced. Ms. Bravo stated that they were going to partner with the Coral Gables Art Cinema for their original project proposal to present films on Miracle Mile. The partnership was not realized and Ms. Bravo stated that the grant award was insufficient to produce the project. She went on to state that she did not realize that the project should not have been dependent on Coral Gables funding.
Ms. Burgos made a motion not to accept the change request from South Florida PBS. Mr. Pastor seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Coral Gables Congregational Church, Community Arts Program (CGCC, CAP)
Ms. Cathers notified the Board that the Community Arts Program is requesting approval of an amended artist list for their 2017 Summer Concert Series. She noted that no change in dates or location is being proposed and that historically the organization is unable to confirm all performers at the time of the application. Therefore, the organization sends the Board an amendment request after all performers are confirmed. Ms. Cathers received...
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