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Civic Cultural Commission Page 4 Minutes of May 23, 1996 management model for a Carrington Hall Community Performing Arts Center. ITEM 4-WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? ITEM 5-HOW DO WE GET THERE? Steve Penna explained the Carrington Hall Ad Hoc Restoration Committee has met their goal and supplied the Civic Cultural Commission with the results of the architectural and structural study of the facility. He felt that the ultimate responsibility now needs to fall to the owner of Carrington Hall, the Sequoia Union High School Di�trict. He said the Committee is recommending that the District fund $3.5 million towards the renovation of Carrington Hall and assume total control of the project. The Committee also recommends that the next phase of the project focus on a fundraising effort to raise $2.0 million through community, corporate, and business donations. It was also recommended that the City of Redwood City/Redevelopment Agency pay for the structural renovation costs of Carrington Hall at a cost of $600,000. Mr. Penna said the Committee is proud of the work they have done and feel they have made solid re�ommendations to be considered by the appropriate agencies. ITEM 6-PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Penna mentioned that if anyone in the audience would like a copy of this evening's report, please leave your name and address with him so he can forward a copy to you. Councilman Ira Ruskin commented it was a terrific report and requested that some thought be given to marketing the facility which will be an important aspect in the long run. Councilwoman Georgi LaBerge said she was pleased with the presentation and was aLso pleased to see the proposed enhancements which will increase the usage of the facility. A student representative from the Senior Class of Sequoia High School stated the Senior Class is looking at making a cash donation to Carrington Hall as its Senior Gift. She asked if there would be a plaque in the lobby of Carrington Hall recognizing donors to the project. Frank Bravo, President of the Sequoia Alumni Association, stated the Alumni Association considered placing a plaque in the main entrance of Carrington Hall but due to the sheer number of people who have donated, this may not be possible. They are considering doing something to recognize the donors but this has not been finalized. Commissioner Distefano stated she was pleased with the presentation.