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City of Miami Beach Cultural Affairs Program and Cultural Arts Council
Fiscal Year 2008/09 Cultural Affairs Grant Agreement
This Grant Agreement is entered into this ~ day of S ~~~`e ~ , 2008, between the City of
Miami Beach, Florida (the City), and (Grantee).
Article I /Grant Description
Grantee:
Grant Contact:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone, fax, a-mail
2. Grant amount:
3. Project description:
4. Itemized budget:
5. Contract deadline:
6. Expenditure deadline:
7. Project completion date:
8. Final Report deadline
Miami Contemporary Dance Company
Ray Sullivan
P.O. Box 40-2823
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
786-346-8033, 305-538-2988, miamicdc~vahoo.com
$18,424.38 50 % paid upon execution of this Agreement. Remaining 50
paid upon completion of Project and submission and approval of Final Report.
See Exhibit 1, attached hereto
See Exhibits 2-A Project Budget and 2-B Grant Budget, attached hereto
October 27, 2008
September 30, 2009
September 30. 2009
Must be postmarked or delivered no later than 45 days after Project
completion date. /~
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement this a~`"' day of ~(Kt'~9~~ , 2008.
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,~~/~ ~~~~- STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF MIAMI- DADE
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Grantee's Cor orate Seal Here
GRANTEE:
Federal ID #: 65-0989228
BY: _Ray Sullivan. Artistic Director APPROVED AS TO
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Article II /General Conditions
1. Parties: The parties to this Agreement are the Grantee listed in Article I, and the City of Miami Beach, a
municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida (City). The City has delegated the
responsibility of administering this Grant to the City's Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee.
2. Proiect Description: The Grantee may only use the Grant for the purposes that are specifically described
in the Project Description, attached hereto as Exhibit No. 1. All expenditures will be subject to the terms of this
Agreement, and as specified in the itemized Grant Award Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit 2-B. Line item
changes to said Budget shall not exceed ten percent (10%) per category, so long as said expenditures do not
exceed the total amount of Grant funds. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, amendments to the itemized
Grant Award Budget in Exhibit 2-B shall not be permitted without the prior written consent of the Cultural Affairs
Program Manager or his Designee. Said requests shall be made in advance, in writing, detailing and justifying the
need for such changes.
3. Reports: This Grant has been awarded with the understanding that the described Project will enhance
and develop the City's cultural community. To demonstrate that the Grant is fulfilling, or has fulfilled, its purpose,
the Grantee must supply the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee with a written frnal report
documenting that the Grantee has fulfilled all requirements. This report is to be received by the Cultural Affairs
Program Manager or his Designee within 45 days of the Project's completion date. Grantees completing their
Project by Fiscal Year End, September 30, 2009, must submit their final reports no later than November 15,
2009.
4. Amount of Grant and Payment Schedule: The total amount of the Grant is specified in Article I-2 (subject
to the restrictions in Article I-2). By making this Grant, the City assumes no obligation to provide financial support
of any type whatever in excess of the total Grant amount. Cost overruns are the sole responsibility of the
Grantee. The Grant funds will be supplied to the Grantee subsequent to the Mayor and City Commission's
approval of the award, and execution of this Agreement by the parties hereto.
5. Program Monitoring and Evaluation: The Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee may monitor
and conduct an evaluation of operations and the Project under this Grant, which may include visits by City
representatives to observe the Project or Grantee's programs, procedures, and operations, or to discuss the
Grantee's programs with the Grantee's personnel.
6. Bank Accounts and Bonding: Monies received pursuant to this Agreement shall be kept in accounts in
established Miami-Dade County banks or savings and loan associations whose identities shall be disclosed in
writing to the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee with the identity and title of individuals authorized
to withdraw or write checks on Grant funds.
7. Accounting and Financial Review: The Grantee must keep accurate and complete books and records of
all receipts and expenditures of Grant funds, in conformance with reasonable accounting standards. These books
and records, as well as all documents pertaining to payments received and made in conjunction with this Grant,
such as vouchers, bills, invoices, receipts and canceled checks, shall be retained in Miami-Dade County in a
secure place and in an orderiy fashion by the Grantee for at least two (2) years after the Expenditure Deadline
specified in Article I-5. These books, records, and documents may be examined by the Cultural Affairs Program
Manager or his Designee or his Designee at the Grantee's offices during regular business hours and upon
reasonable notice. Furthermore, the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee may, at the City's
expense, audit or have audited, upon reasonable notice, all the financial records of the Grantee, whether or not
purported to be related to this Grant.
8. Publicity and Credits: The Grantee must include the City of Miami Beach logo and the following credit
line in all publications related to this Grant: City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts
Council. Failure to do so may preclude future grant funding from the City in the same manner as if Grantee
defaulted under this Agreement, pursuant to Article II-12.
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9. Liability and Indemnification: The Grantee shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers,
employees, agents and instruments from any and all liability, losses or damages, including attomeys' fees and
costs of defense, which the City or its officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities may incur as a result of
claims, demands, suits, causes of actions or proceedings of any kind or nature arising out of, relating to, or
resulting from the performance if this Agreement by the Grantee or its employees, agents, servants, partners,
principals or subcontractors. Grantee shall pay all claims and losses in connection therewith and shall investigate
and defend all claims, suits or actions of any kind or nature in the name of the City, where applicable, including
appellate proceedings, and shall pay all costs, judgments, and attomeys' fees which may issue thereon. Grantee
expressly understands and agrees that any insurance protection required by this Agreement, or otherwise
provided, shall in noway limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defined the City or its
officers, employees, agents and instrumentalities as herein provided.
If the Grantee is a govemment entity, this indemnification shall only be to the extent and within the limitations
of Section 768.28 Florida Statute, subject to the provisions of that Statute whereby the Grantee entity shall not be
held liable to pay a personal injury or property damage claim or judgment by any one person which exceeds the
sum of $100,000, or any claim or judgment or portions thereof, which, when totaled with all other claims or
judgments paid by the govemment entity arising out of the same incident or occurrence, exceed the sum of
$200,000 from any and all personal injury or property damage claims, liabilities, losses or causes of action which
may arise as a result of the negligence of the Grantee entity.
10. Assignment: The Grantee is not permitted to assign this Grant, and any purported assignment will be
void, and shall be treated as an event of default pursuant to ArtiGe II-12.
11. Compliance with Laws: The Grantee agrees to abide by and be governed by all applicable Federal,
State, County and City laws, including but not limited to Miami-Dade County's Conflict of Interest and Code of
Ethics Ordinance, as amended, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein, and Chapter
2, Article VII of the Miami Beach City Code, as amended, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set
forth herein.
12. Default/Termination Provisions: In the event the Grantee shall fail to materially conform with any of the
provisions of this Agreement, the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee may terminate this
Agreement and withhold or cancel all or any unpaid installments of the Grant upon giving five (5) calendar days
written notice to the Grantee, and the City shall have no further obligation to the Grantee under this Agreement.
Further, in the event of termination, the Grantee shall be required to immediately repay to the City all portions of
the Grant which have been received by the Grantee, as of the date that the written demand is received.
In the event that this Grant is terminated and the Grantee is requested to repay all or a portion of the
Grant funds because of a breach of this Agreement, the following terms will apply:
a. For First-time violations -Grantee shall be required to submit a final report with documentation of
expenditure of all grant awards already received (first half) prior to the termination date. If such report is not
approved by the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee, at his sole discretion, Grantee shall be
required to immediately return all grant funds received in full to the City of Miami Beach. Grantee will not
receive remainder of this Grant award.
Additionally, Grantee will be ineligible to apply and/or receive a grant in the subsequent City fiscal
year. However, Grantee will be allowed to apply for future fiscal year's grants programs.
b. For more than First-time violations -Any future compliance infractions by Grantee will be
considered by the City, through its Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee, on a case-by-case
basis. As part of his consideration, the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee shall obtain the
recommendation of the Cultural Arts Council, but the final decision as to whether Grantee may be allowed to
apply for future grants shall remain within the sole discretion of the City.
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Any uncommitted Grant funds which remain in the possession or under the control of the Grantee as of
the date of the Expenditure Deadline specified in Article 1-5 must be returned to the City within fifteen (15) days
after the Expenditure Deadline; if such funds have been committed but not expended, the Grantee must request
in writing from the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee an extension of the Expenditure Deadline
which, if approved, shall be for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
Grant funds which are to be repaid to the City pursuant to this Section are to be repaid upon demand by
delivering to the Cultural Affairs Program Manager or his Designee a certified check for the total amount due,
payable to the City of Miami Beach, Florida.
These provisions do not waive or preclude the City from pursuing any other remedies that may be
available to it under the law.
13. Indulgence Will Not be Waiver of Breach: The indulgence of either party with regard to any breach or
failure to perform any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to constitute a waiver of the provision or
any portion of this Agreement either at the time of the breach of failure occurs or at any time throughout the term
of this Agreement.
14. Written Notices: Any written notices required under this Agreement will be effective when delivered in
person or upon the receipt of a certified letter addressed to the Grantee at the address specified in Article I-1 of
this Agreement, and to the City when addressed as follows: Gary Farmer, Cultural Affairs Program Manager, City
of Miami Beach Dept. of Tourism and Cultural Development, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach,
Florida 33139-1819.
15. Captions Used in this Agreement: Captions, as used in this Agreement, are for convenience of reference
only and should not be deemed or construed as in any way limiting or extending the language or provisions to
which such captions may refer.
16. Contract Represents Total Agreement: This contract, including its special conditions and exhibits,
represents the whole and total agreement of the parties. No representations, except those contained within this
agreement and its attachments, are to be considered in construing its terms. No modifications or amendments
may be made to this Agreement unless made in writing signed by both parties, and approved by appropriate
action by the Mayor and City Commission.
Article I11 /Miscellaneous Provisions
17. The Grant awarded herein is the result of an extensive public review process, which found that the
Grantee is performing a public purpose through the programs, projects, and services recommended for support.
As such, use of these funds for any program component not meeting this condition will be considered a breach of
the terms of this Agreement and will allow the City to seek remedies including but not limited to those outlined in
this Grant Agreement.
18. The Grantee also accepts and agrees to comply with the following Special Conditions:
The Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
2000d et seq.) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, handicap, or sex.
The Grantee hereby agrees that it will comply with City of Miami Beach Ordinance No. 92-2824, as
amended from time to time, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations on
account of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, marital status, or age.
The City endorses the clear mandate of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to remove
barriers, which prevents qualified individuals with disabilities from enjoying the same employment opportunities
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that are available to persons without disabilities.
The City also endorses the mandate of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 504 and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability and requires that Grant recipients provide equal access and equal
opportunity and services without discrimination on the basis of any disability.
19. GOVERNING LAW AND EXCLUSIVE VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida,
both substantive and remedial, without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The exclusive venue for any
litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be Miami-Dade County, Florida, if in state court, and the U.S. District
Court, Southern District of Florida, if in federal court. BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT,
Grantor AND Grantee EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS
EITHER PARTY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CIVIL LITIGATION RELATED TO, OR ARISING
OUT OF, THIS AGREEMENT.
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Exhibit 1 /Revised Project Description
Organization: Miami Contemporary Dance Company
Completely describe Project approved by the Grants Panel and in a separate narrative detail all revisions to
the Project based upon the City Commission approved awairl. Please be as specific as possible; name of
event, specific dates, venues, times, artists, etc. Use extra page if necessary.
Project description as approved by Grants Panel:
2008-09 MAJOR PERFORMANCE SEASON: The 2008-09 Season consists of 4 major programs
at the Colony Theater including 2 world premieres and repertory works. Program I: Features an
exciting new work by Ray Sullivan, set to Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" on October 10-11
& 17-18, 200$. This new rendition of the famed 1913 Nijinsky/Stravinsky collaboration compares
ancient rituals of sacrifice, and contemporary social practice and ideals. Program II: On
November 14-15 & 21-22, 2008, MCDC will premiere Letters to America, a piece that examines
immigration to the US. On February 20-21, 2009, Program III will feature selections from three
repertory works: If You Were In My Shoes, What Color Would They Be?, 1 to 5 and Signs of Life
9/11. Program IV: On May 8-9 & 15-16, 2009 MCDC will restage the Company's signature piece
Tango Undressed.
(see additional attached page)
Project description as revised (if applicable) based upon the Citv Commission approved award
Changes to projects awarded under the Artistic Disciplines program must still adhere to the requirement that the
work is new or has never before been presented in Miami Beach.
2008-09 MAJOR PERFORMANCE SEASON: The 2008-09 Season consists of 4 major programs
at the Colony Theater including world premieres and repertory works. Program I: Features:
"Asiasong on our Soil" by Ray Sullivan . A choreographic response to the Tusunamia disaster in
SE Asia and Hurricane Katrina, on October 10-11 & 17-18, 2008. Program II: On November 14-
15 & 21-22, 2008, MCDC will premiere Letters to America, a piece that examines immigration to
the US. Program III: On February 20-21, 2009, will feature Miami/Italia. Program IV: On May 8-
9 & 15-16, 2009 MCDC will restage the Company's signature piece Tango Undressed.
(see additional attached page)
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Exhibit 2-A: Project Budget /Revised Total Project Budget
Name of organization: Miami Contemporary Dance Company
Date(s) of Project: xD~ -C~ ~~ ~~~
Attach a copy of the total Project budget or list cash expenses and cash revenues
specifically ident~ed with your program, project or events. Round off all numbers to the
nearest dollar.
EXPENSES REVENUES
CASH IN-KIND CASH IN-KIND
Personnel -artistic 189,517 17,000 Admissions 50,800
Personnel -technical 45,000 4,000 Contracted services 5,000
Personnel -administration 85,000 15.500 Tuitions 90,000
Outside artistic fees/services 25,000 Corporate support 11,000 5,000
Outside other fees/services Foundation support 50,000
Marketing/Publicity 44,300 12,500 Individual support 150,000 45,000
Space rental 21,500 1,000 Government grants 95,000
Travel 9,000 Federal
Utilities 5,000 State
Equipment rental 5,207
Office supplies 6,000
Insurance/Security 7,000
Other Costs: (Itemize below) Other Contributions (Itemize below)
BANK CHARGES/
INTEREST ON LOANS 18,000
DEPRECIATION 6,200
bIISC 3,500
City of Miami Beach Grant Award 18,424.38
Total cash expenses 470,224
Total in-kind expenses 50,000
Total project expenses 520,224
CASH 8: IN-KIND
Total cash revenues 470,224.
Total in-kind revenues 50,000
Total project revenues 520,224.
CASH 8~ IN-KIND
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Exhibit 2-B: Project Budget /Revised Grant Award Budget
Name of organization: Miami Contemporary Dance Company
Date(s) of Project: a0t?g - a o0 q SAS o r1
Grant Award: $18,424.38
Directions: Identify and itemize cash expenses to be paid from Grant award funds. Grant awards may
only be spent within budget categories declared below. Line item changes to said Budget shall not
exceed ten percent (10%) per category, so long as said expenditures do not exceed the total amount of
Grant funds
Grant Expenses
Personnel -artistic 18,424.38 Equipment Rental
Personnel -technical Space rental (Performance
Related Only)
Outside artistic fees Insurance (Performance
Related Only)
Marketing/Publicity Total Other Costs (itemize
Below)
Printing
Postage
Grant requirements
Description Amount
TOTAL (must equal grant award): 18.424.38
Grant funds must be spent within budget categories agreed upon in grant agreement.
All publications associated with City of Miami Beach cultural grant support must include the City of Miami
Beach logo and the following byline: "City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Prt~gram, Cultural Arts Council."
Allowable Grant Expenditures as Relates to Grant Project:
• Artistic and technical fees directly related to the proposed program or event
• Production costs related to the proposed program, project or event
• Honoraria
• Equipment rental and expendable materials
• Marketing
• Publicity
• Equipment rental and personnel necessary to provide program accessibility as mandated by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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Grant Use Restrictions (grant funds may not be used towards):
• Remuneration of City of Miami Beach employees for any services rendered as part of a project
receiving a grant from Cultural Affairs grants programs
• Administrative salaries or fees
• "Bricks and mortar" or permanent equipment; unless the purchase price is less than the cost of
rental.
• City of Miami Beach services (permit fees, off duty police, electricians, insurance, etc.)
• Debt reduction
• Indirect or general operating costs related to the operation of the organization (Cultural Anchors
excluded from this restriction)
• Travel or transportation outside the local Miami Dade County area
• Social/Fundraising events, beauty pageants or sporting events
• Hospitality costs including decorations or affiliate personnel with the exception of artists
• Cash prizes
• Lobbying or propaganda materials
• Charitable contributions
• Events not open to the public; unless the event serves to specifically benefit City of Miami Beach
government
Required supporting materials for final reports submitted within 45 days upon completion of grant
project:
• Copies of all receipts, invoices and expenditures of grant monies. CATEGORIZE ALL
RECEIPTS, INVOICES AND CANCELLED CHECKS (front and back copies), ETC.
ACCORDING TO THE GRANT BUDGET (i.e. -all artists payments, separate from
advertising payments)
• Proof of logo and credit line in project publications and advertisements
• Proof of performance(s), such as programs, brochures and flyers.
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(Cotrtinued-Original Proposal)
MIAMI CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL: The School offers dance training
to more than 50 students ages 3 -18 as well as a complete adult program (150
adult participants) in a variety of dance disciplines including a summer program.
The School offers 10 scholarships for underserved children. The faculty is
comprised of 13 professional dance teachers.
EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHER'S WORKSHOP: NEW WORKS: Since 2003,
New Works has nurtured emerging choreographers through career development
opportunities. Participants, chosen through an open application process, are
provided with free access to the Company's dancers; 3 weeks of rehearsal
space; costumes, sets and lighting; technical assistance; a professional camera
crew; a performance venue; and a stipend. The final piece is performed at a free
live video taping, open to the public. Past recipients include Lara Murphy, Charm
Walters and Letty Bassart.
DANCE EDUCATION CHILDREN'S OUTREACH PROGRAM (DECO): The
Company cultivates young audiences through this in-school initiative. Since
2001, DECO has introduced children to dance by teaching the elements of a
dance performance, from concept to stage, in a fun, engaging format culminating
in a performance. This year MCDC will offer Dancing Through The Silence, a
dance program for deaf and hearing-impaired youth ages 12-18, funded in part
by the Children's Trust.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE EXCHANGE: MCDC has an ongoing partnership
with Argentina and Italy that includes a free lecture/demonstration series,
workshops and performances in both countries. II Balletto dell'Esperia performed
at the Colony in November `07 and MCDC travels to Italy in April `08.
ARTSPACE @ THE CENTER: MCDC maximizes the use of its facility by inviting
local performing artists to utilize the Center's studio space during off-hours for the
Company and School for free. Past participants in this mini-residency program
include Octavio Campo, Letty Bassart, Bill Doolin, Ileigh Reynolds, David
Leddick, Gaby Schaffer, Luis Vivas and Lorena Arrestia. In November 2008,
MCDC will present seasoned independent artist Natasha Tsakos at the Colony
Theater in UP-WAKE.
GARAGE DOOR DANCE SERIES: This performance series invites
choreographers and artists inside and outside of Miami to perform in an intimate
studio setting at Miami Contemporary Dance Center. The series presents raw
work while providing artists with a creative place in a casual environment.
Featured artists have included U-turn Dance Company based in New York,
featuring Marion Ramirez from Puerto Rico and JungWoong Kim from South
Korea in "Not to be- To be" and Miamian Ileigh Reynolds' Animate Objects
Physical Theater.
(Continued- Revised Proposal)
MIAMI CONTEMPORARY DANCE SCHOOL: The School offers dance training
to students ages 3 -18 as well as a complete adult program (150 adult
participants) in a variety of dance disciplines. The School offers scholarships for
underserved students. The faculty is comprised of 11 professional dance
teachers.
DANCE EDUCATION CHILDREN'S OUTREACH PROGRAM (DECO): The
Company cultivates young audiences through this in-school initiative. Since
2001, DECO has introduced children to dance by teaching the elements of a
dance performance, from concept to stage, in a fun, engaging format culminating
in a perFormance.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE EXCHANGE: MCDC has an ongoing partnership
with Argentina and Italy that includes a free lecture/demonstration series,
workshops and performances in both countries. II Balletto dell'Esperia performed
at the Colony in November `07 and MCDC travels to Italy in April `08.
ARTSPACE @ THE CENTER: MCDC maximizes the use of its facility by inviting
local performing artists to utilize the Center's studio space during off-hours for the
Company and School for free. Past participants in this mini-residency program
include Octavio Campo, Letty Bassart, Bill Doolin, Ileigh Reynolds, David
Leddick, Gaby Schaffer, Luis Vivas and Lorena Arrestia. In November 2008,
MCDC will present seasoned independent artist Natasha Tsakos at the Colony
Theater in UP-WAKE.
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I certify the attached is a true and correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation of
MIAMI CONTEMPORARY DANCE CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, filed
on February 22, 2000, as shown by the records of this office.
The document number of this corporation is N000000.01319. .
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida
at Tallahassee, the Capitol, this the
Twenty-ninth day of February, 2000
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Contemporary Dance Corporation, for the purpose of formin a corpo
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Article II -Location °R' tO
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The place in this state where the principal office of the Corporation is to be located is the
City of 1Vfiarni Beach in Dade Courny. The business and mailing address of the Corporation is:
610 Euclid Avenue, #B, Miami Beach, FL 33139.
Article III- Purpose
The purposes for which the Corporation are organized are exclusively charitable and
educational within the meaning of Section SOI (c)(3) of the Irnemal Revenue code of 1954 or the
corresponding provision of arty future United States Internal Revenue law: T I1 ~ P ~' rf' E'S ~ ~''~J
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Article IV -Directors
The board of Directors of Miami Cornemporary Dance Corporation shall be elected as .
stated in the by-laws of the corporation. The names and addresses of the persons who are
the initial Directors of the Corporation are as follows:
Raymond M. SulIn-an, President/Treasurer
1 b10 Euclid Avenue #B
Miami Beach, FI, 33139
Jorge Gallardo, ~ce PresidentlSecretary
1754 Meridian Avenue #404
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Esaias 3ohnson, Director
774 NE 71 Street
IVrami, FL 33138
Article V -Powers
Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, this organization shall not carry on
any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal income
tax under Section 501(ex3) of the internal Revenue Code of 1954
Artide VI -Dissolution
In the event of dissolution of the Corporation, the residual assets of the organization will
be turned over to one or more organizations which themselves are exempt as organizations
described in Sections 501(cx3) and 170(c~2) of the lrrternal Revenue Code of 1954 or the
corresponding sections of arty prior or future Internal Revenue Code, or to the federal, State, or
local govenunent for exclusive public purpose.
Article VII -Officers
The business affairs of the Corporation are to be managed by a Presiderrt, Vice
president, Secretary, and a Treasurer. The artistic affairs of the Corporation are to be managed by
an Artistic Director. Such officers shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors, with the
exception of the Artistic Director which will be elected at such time when retluisite.
Artide VIII - By-laws
The By-laws of the corporation are to be made, ahered, or rescinded by the Directors of
the Corporation.
Artide IX -Amendments to Artides
These Articles of incorporation may be amended by the Board of Directors of the
Corporation. Such amendments may be proposed and adopted in the manner provided in the By-
laws of the corporation.
Artide X -Initial Registered Ageni And Street Address
Raymond Sullivan - 1 b 10 Euclid Avenue, Apt. B, Ivfiami Beach, FL 33139
Article XI -Incorporator
Raymond Sullivan - 1610 Euclid Avenue, Apt. B, A9iami Beach, FL 33139
Article XII -Bate
The undersigned incorporator has executed these Articles of Incorporation this 17"' day of
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R on Sullivan resident and Treasurer
Ilm~i»K been Homed n registered agent and ire accrpi sen~ce vjthe prvicesc.for lhe~ ab~me stnled cotxx~rntian a1 the
plaec~ deci Knated in this certificate, I hereby accept the appaintnrettt as registered agent and agree to act in this
cnpncit~: 1 further ngree in comply ~{ith the prnviaons of a1! statutes relating t~J the proper and completh
per rnumce of t- duties and I am jamilim- -rith and accept the ohli~atior-s ojmv pvati~~n ac registered q¢ent.
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