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Civic Cultural Commission Pege 4 w Minutes of June 7, 2001 spoke about this year's grant request which would fund two selected composers to write original compositions for the Symphony. Chairperson Britschgi asked Mr. Repenthal if the Symphony would consider performing in one of our parks on a Sunday afternoon as part of our Concerts in the Park series. Mr. Repenthal suggested that the Commission make a formal request to the Symphony to do their annual family concert in one of our parks. -San Mateo County Historical Association Kathy Heffernan thanked the Commission for its previous support and spoke about the group's grant request to help fund a video production which will be viewed by students before they come to the museum to tour"Nature's Bounty". The Association will be using Tucker Productions to produce the video which will cost $20,000.00. Ms. Heffernan stated they would consider a lesser grant amount due to the Commission's budget constraints. =Tis the Season Bob Slusser spoke on behalf of the `Tis the Season and explained that the increase in their grant request amount is to pay for insurance required by the City for the parade. He stated that 25% of`Tis the Season's budget comes from outside donations. -Vintage Music Theatre No presentation made. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17pm and was reconvened at 9:25pm. Commissioner Dale spoke about what the Commission has been asked to do with their budget; the number of funding requests received from the schools; the Commission having only $58,125 available in large grant funds and $64,100 requests from the schools alone; and that one of the Council's p�iorities is helping children. The Commissioners discussed the matter and felt that a letter to City Council explaining the Commission's grant request situation and requesting their assistance. Chairperson Britschgi and Commissioner Dale agreed to compose a letter to City Council. ITEM 3 — SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Budget Secretary Monroe explained that Redwood City Heritage Association has notified staff that they will be returning their grant of $999.00 because they could not use the funds by the June 30, 2001 deadline. The group will re- apply for a small grant in the Fall 2001 to fund additional events. This will increase the ending balance to $2,416.01 in their FY00-01 budget which could be transferred into the Public Art fund.