REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Request for Reimbursement for the "Gloria!", "We, The People", and "Bach: St. John Passion" Productions from Santa Clara Chorale
Report
BACKGROUND
During the FY 2017/18 annual budget process, the Cultural Commission recommended that the Santa Clara Chorale be granted $5,000 in funding. The City entered into a contribution agreement with the Santa Clara Chorale on August 14, 2017, in which the City would fund $1,666 per production for three chorale productions during the fiscal year. In no event would the total amount of the contribution exceed $5,000.
The Agreement provides that payment not be made until a presentation of records documenting production costs; income; and attendance is made to the Commission.
DISCUSSION
Patty McNeil, Treasurer from the Santa Clara Chorale, submitted a request for the Cultural Commission to reimburse a total of $4,998 for three chorale productions for the 2017-2018 season. "Gloria!" was held on December 8 and 10, 2017 and attended by a total of 767 people. "We, The People" was held on March 2 and 10, 2018 and attended by a total of 454 people. "Bach: St. John Passion" was held on May 12, 2018 and attended by 597 people.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has already approved $5,000 to fund three Santa Clara Chorale productions in FY 17-18.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) in that it is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Cultural Commission agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meet...
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