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LTC 042-2007 CAC Endorsement of New World Symphony Proposal ~ MIAMI BEACH RECEIVED 2001 fEB 15 AM 10: 31 CITY CLERK'S OFFICF OFFICE OF THE CllY MANAGER NO. LTC # 042-2007 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager\ ~ DATE: February 14, 2007 (j SUBJECT: CAC Endorsement of New World Symphony Proposal At its regular meeting of February 2,2007, the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council passed a motion, approved unanimously, supporting the New World Symphony's request for $15 million in funding from the City of Miami Beach towards the construction of its new Frank Gehry-designed building and park. In its motion, the CAC stated their belief that this project will significantly help to sustain and promote the performing and visual arts in Miami Beach by offering a unique, architecturally-significant public space and expanded arts programming for residents and visitors.