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Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 2, 2021.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. ILLUMINATE CORAL GABLES, PUBLIC ART (this item was introduced following the close of the FY2021-2022 Cultural Development Grant Applications - Review and Scoring)
On behalf of the City Manager’s office, the Board was asked to consider recommending two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) for Illuminate Coral Gables 2022 from the art acquisition fund. It was clarified that the intention is to include this with additional funding through other City sources.
Dr. Alverez-Perez made a motion recommending support of Illuminate Coral Gables provided that funds not come from the art acquisition fund, but from other sources in the City. There was no second to the motion and the motion failed.
Ms. Burgos made a motion to defer the Illuminate Coral Gables funding request. Dr. Mayorga seconded the motion with six in favor and Dr. Alvarez-Perez opposed. The motion carried.
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
The Board was updated on items presented at the last City Commission meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
The Board was notified that the Arts Advisory Panel reviewed initial concept drawings of Fire Station 4 and discussed potential locations for public art to be incorporated within the project site. The Panel requested that the architect and City project manager attend the next Panel meeting and staff said they will make the request.
Staff provided a brief update on the Arts Advisory Panel’s review of the Julio Larraz proposal. It was shared that the Panel had initial comments and requested additional information regarding the intent of the City acquiring the piece, where it would be located, and noted the significant funding required for the fabrication and installation of the artwork.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
On behalf of the City, Ms. Cathers thanked Board members and expressed appreciation for the time and service.
The Board temporarily adjourned prior to the FY2021-2022 Cultural Grant Application R...
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