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Civic Cultural Commission Page 2 Minutes of July 11, 1996 need to abstain from any vote on this grant request as they are both members of the Optimist Club. M/S Filippi/Ball: To grant $2,4000.00 to the Optimist Club to be used on entertainment for this year's Climate Best Fest. Yes-4, Abstentions-2. Motion passed. -Kollage Community School for the Arts Chairperson Piulle explained Kollage has submitted three separate grant proposals which will be handled individually. The Grant Proposal #1 is for $4,000.00 which will provide funding for a 22-week music residency program for four (4) Kindergarten classes in one Redwood City elementary school. M/S Ball/Redington: To decline the grant application for the 22 week music residency program from Kollage Arts. The Commissioners discussed the matter and decided to table the motion until hearing all three grant proposals from Kollage Arts. Mr. Use explained Grant Proposal#2 is called NOTE (NO Tin Ears) Program in School Concerts formerly known as Music in the Schools. The program will consist of two 45 minute music programs at each Redwood City elementary school and will include in-service training program for all teachers. Grant Proposal #3 is for $2500.00 and includes $250.00 to provide the fina110% of the necessary funds for the John Gill Ballet Program, and $2,250.00 to provide for a dance residency program taught by Rosine Bena at a different Redwood City school. Mr. Use mentioned that whatever school is selected for this program, they should have an auditorium. The ballet program is designed for three (3) 4th grade classes. Vote on previous motion on Grant Proposal #1: Yes-4, No-l. Motion passed. M/S Redington/Ball: To grant $8,350.00 to Kollage Arts for the NOTE Program in School Concerts program. The Commissioners were invited to attend the in-service teacher training and would receive a copy of all materials. Motion passed unanimously.