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would also like to tie this event into other seasonal community events such as the Fourth of July Parade. Mrs. Mayers explained the contestants are judged on scholastic ability, talent, poise, image (75% of the program) and bathing suit/evening gown competition (25% of the program). She stated the pageant is open to young women between the ages of 17 to 24 and there are no height or weight requirements for the contestants. She said that scholastic goals are really being heavily emphasized in the pageant versus selecting winners based on beauty. Currently 10 applications have been received and Mrs. Mayers said she expects to receive about 20 applications total. She sees this as a cultural event because the contestant selected will be an ambassador to represent our community at all cultural events. The Commissioners discussed the aspects of the pageant and supporting a portion of the program that was related to culture. Mrs. Mayers said funding is needed for scholarships, buffet, music, printing, scenery, and costumes for the event. She noted she is trying for donations of funds and services for the pageant from the community and would appreciate any amount the Commission could grant. Ticket costs will be $12.00 per person which will include a buffet. ITEM 2-1994-95 BUDGET The Commissioners were given a copy of the proposed FY94-95 budget and FY93-94 budget for their review. Commissioner Piulle questioned the $30,000 designated for the Peninsula Center Stage (PCS) Program and objected to having it included in the Commission's budget. Superintendent Hartman explained that last year it was also included in our budget although the funds are not allocated to the Cultural Commission. M/S Fischer/Piulle: To have the identification of the $30,000 for the Fox Theater/Peninsula Center Stage be described as earmarked by the City Council for Fox Theater productions rather than shown as part of the Civic Cultural Commission's budget for disbursement at their discretion. Motion passed. Superintendent Hartman said that she, Supervisor Hannon, and Commissioners Distefano and Moran met to develop the proposed FY94-95 budget and recommended an increase of $2,993.00 from the previous fiscal year. She explained that at a recent meeting with the City Manager, staff was given a guideline of a 2 1/2% increase in supplies and services although any increase is expected to have strong justification. Any increase made in one part of the budget needs to be deducted from another part of the budget and no new programs are recommended. Superintendent Hartman said if an increase is made to the Cultural Commission's budget next year then that same amount would need to be taken from somewhere else in the