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Civic Cultural Commission Page 4 " Minutes of June 6, 1996 of possible program cuts to provide the City Council with alternatives for dealing with this issue. Superintendent Centeno stated one of the alternatives recommended by department management staff was to cut the FY97-98 budget of the Cultural Commission by $30,000.00. She also noted that the other recommended cuts included reducing recreational swim hours at the City pools, and cutting the Middle School Spring Sports program. Commissioner Filippi asked if the Commission could explore the option of applying for CDBG funds as a possible source of funding for the Commission's programs. Superintendent Centeno said she will get the criteria for CDBG but advised the Corrunissioners that there is considerable competition for these funds. The Commissioners discussed speaking to individual Councilmembers about the possible funding cut and the importance of the Commission's role in filling the gap where the school system has failed. A sub-committee was appointed to develop a strategy for dealing with this matter (Commissioners Filippi, Saye, Distefano). ITEM 6-SUMMER CONCERT PROGRAM UPDATE Supervisor Hannon reported the Summer Concert Series flyer has been " distributed and she had additional flyers for the Coxnmissioners. She stated the Port of Redwood City will be advertising the concert at the Port. ITEM 7-RED MORTON ART Supervisor Hannon stated the City is currenily in negotiation with artist Helen Webber for the purchase of the new art work for the Red Morton Center. Ms. Webber does not provide for the installation of the art work in her contract and Supervisor Hannon is currently exploring the option of having the art work installed by a contractor. Chairperson Piulle confirmed that when the art work was purchased for the new Library, it was also installed by a separate contractor. Supervisor Hannon noted the Commission had budgeted $1,000.00 for the rental costs of a tent for the Peninsula Symphony's summer concert. Since the tent is no longer needed for the concert, the $1,000.00 is now available and could be used for the installation of the art work. The costs for the installation would include architectural design fees and installation supplies. M/S Redington/Saye: To allot up to $1,000.00 for the installation of the Red Morton Center Art Work and a plaque next to the art work which will include the name of the Civic Cultural Comrnission. Commissioner Filippi asked about the $30,000.00 raised by the Park and Recreation Commission and Supervisor Hannc,n stated the funds are