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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 9:09 AMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: RE: monthly report outline

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From: Kathy FoxSent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 11:23 PMTo: Jessica Fagan; Barbara Witt; Dave WartelSubject: RE: monthly report outline

Thanks Jessica. Please add: Graduate Student Intern Amanda Alexander completes doctoral dissertation and accepts teaching position at Edinbourough (ck sp.) U. in PA.

Thx,

K

From: Jessica FaganSent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 11:24 AMTo: Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; Dave WartelSubject: monthly report outline

Here is a draft outline for the May monthly report; please let me know if you have additional items.

Commission News

May

meeting

recap

$$ reimbursed for May

Project News New exhibit opening at Imagination Station Boonshoft receives $800,000 NASA grant Stambaugh organ restoration continues (photo) Columbus Clippers receive Emerald Award for recycling efforts at Huntington Park Future of Fairfield County parks uncertain after levy defeat NURFC exhibit draws largest crowd ever # of projects in assessment for August

Staff News Jon hired as project manager

Jessica FaganCommunications ManagerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission100 E. Broad Street, Suite 300Columbus, OH 43215-3661

Telephone: 614-752-2770Direct: 614-995-7552


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Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov

Building Culture in Ohio's Communities: The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:27 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: NURFC

Importance: High

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadTony Capaci Read: 5/11/2010 2:56 PM

Do we know whether NURFC will have a concern about the details of the settlement agreement being included in ourmonthly report?

David P. WartelAssistant Director / Chief Operating OfficerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission100 E. Broad Street, Suite 300Columbus, OH 43215-3661

Telephone: 614-752-2770Direct: 614-728-3328Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov



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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 4:31 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: NURFC


DRAFT please let me know what you think

In other National Underground Railroad Freedom Center news, the Freedom Center has recently entered into an agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank to write off approximately _____ of debt incurred to construct the facility. The Freedom Center continues to work with the federal government to take ownership of the facility in the next 18 to 24 months, and removing debt from the Freedom Centers balance sheet is seen as a positive step toward that end. However, the large one time payment to settle the debt may strain the Freedom Centers cash flow. Commission staff has requested updated cash flow projections from Freedom Center management and will continue to monitor the organizations finances.





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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:48 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC settlement agreement


Tony

Is there any communication needed? Do you know if we promised anyone that we would keep them informed?

Thanks, Dave

From: Tony CapaciSent: Friday, April 16, 2010 1:50 PMTo: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected]); Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; JessicaFaganCc : National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ([email protected])Subject: NURFC settlement agreement

Hi All, FYIwe received a signed copy of the NURFC settlement agreement which is uploaded to Sharepoint. Thanks,

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:51 AM

To: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC 3rd QFY10 interest.pdf - Adobe Acrobat Professional/ proforma

Here is a signed copy of the agreement. Please call me if you have any questions.

Thank you,


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:08 PMTo: Barbara Witt; Tony Capaci; Jillian D. BurnerCc: Kathy FoxSubject: New Project Note Posted - National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadBarbara Witt Read: 2/19/2010 1:11 PM

Tony Capaci Read: 2/19/2010 1:09 PM

Jillian D. Burner

Kathy Fox Read: 2/19/2010 12:44 PM

http://192.168.100.14:81/OCFCintranet/ProjectNotes.aspx?ProjectId=594 http://192.168.100.14:81/OCFCintranet/NoteContent.aspx?NoteId=2695

NURFC Release and Encumbrance

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the execution of legal documents with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Inc. (NURFC). The Controlling Board release and encumbrance of funds will need to be in the name of NURFC. If, prior to disbursement of these funds, another entity takes ownership of the facility or negotiates with NURFC to be therecipient of the state funds (subject to Commission approval), the agreement(s) will need to contain language that directs NURFC to pay the amount to the third party after the state makes payment to NURFC. This is because once the funds are encumbered to NURFC and we cross a fiscal biennium, we cannot change the payee without legislative action to re establish the appropriation.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 2:05 PMTo: Barbara WittSubject: Resolutions for February

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadBarbara Witt Read: 12/9/2009 3:35 PM

I have reviewed and added notes to the appropriations sections of the resolutions for the following projects:

Antwerp Irene Fuller Salem Comm. Theatre Cozad Bates NURFC

An important note related to all of my comments. Where there is a disagreement between the Resolution or PASR and the Intranet/Detail Form, it is essential that the source data the Intranet be updated so that all future runs of reportshave the correct information. We all use Intranet data in various reviews of project related items (e.g., Controlling Boards, future projects, etc.) and need the data to be accurate. I am happy to show folks how to do things in the Intranet if necessary.

I have made a few other random notes in other sections and the PASR as I stumbled across things. Please do not interpret this to mean that I did a comprehensive review of the PASR or the sections of the Resolution that do not directly relate to appropriations.

Finally, I have done nothing with Resolution numbers yet, as we are not scheduled to assign numbers until early January.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Dave



The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facili ties Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums,historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:36 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE:

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadTony Capaci Read: 10/26/2009 10:56 AM

TC check your e mail To Lorain County Historical Societys Starr House Rehabilitation ( [email protected] )

From: Tony CapaciSent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:26 AMTo: Barbara WittCc : Amy Rice; Lorain County Historical Societys Starr House Rehabilitation ( [email protected] ); Dave WartelSubject:

BW

Kathy commented on NURFC being a red flag and coming up for re appropriation this summer. The jist is PSG should be monitoring red flags. Since re appropriations will be coming up this summer and if there are other projects which are vulnerable to not getting re appropriated Dave suggests we may want to see about getting them on Feb or May. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks, Tony

Tony CapaciProject ManagerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Telephone: 614-728-6924Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov

The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the OhioGeneral Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist yourcultural facility project.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 1:08 PMTo: Myra La CavaSubject: RE: Underground RR escrow

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadMyra La Cava Read: 7/31/2009 8:15 AM

I dont even remember my point on the e mail below, but it appears I was confused. Sorry about that!

From: Myra La CavaSent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:19 AMTo: Dave WartelSubject: RE: Underground RR escrow

That is why I sent it to the project services area so someone could forward it on. Did you think I had sent it the NURFC?

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:54 AMTo: Myra La CavaSubject: RE: Underground RR escrow

I have repeatedly asked that communications to the Project Sponsors come from the Project Manager. Questions from the LPS should be directed to the Project Manager, and you and I can support the PM in the background. Please make sure all such communications are from the PM (even if you prepare it for them).

Thanks, Dave

From: Myra La CavaSent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:29 PMTo: Dave WartelSubject: FW: Underground RR escrow

FYI

From: Myra La CavaSent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:09 PMTo: LeeAnne WoodsCc : Tony Capaci

Subject: Underground RR escrow

I am not which one of you should get this so I am sending it to both of you so that one of you can forward it to your contact Benjamin Reece?? at the NURFC. Last time, I gave the information to you LeeAnne, but the Projects at a Glance indicates Tony is the project manager. Please let me know for the next time. Thanks.

Myra LaCavaFiscal & Personnel OfficerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission 20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416


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Telephone: 614-728-8929 Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected] website: www.culture.ohio.gov



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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:54 AMTo: Myra La CavaSubject: RE: Underground RR escrow

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadMyra La Cava Read: 7/2/2009 10:16 AM

I have repeatedly asked that communications to the Project Sponsors come from the Project Manager. Questions from the LPS should be directed to the Project Manager, and you and I can support the PM in the background. Please make sure all such communications are from the PM (even if you prepare it for them).

Thanks, Dave

From: Myra La CavaSent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:29 PMTo: Dave WartelSubject: FW: Underground RR escrow

FYI

From: Myra La CavaSent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:09 PMTo: LeeAnne WoodsCc : Tony CapaciSubject: Underground RR escrow

I am not which one of you should get this so I am sending it to both of you so that one of you can forward it to your contact Benjamin Reece?? at the NURFC. Last time, I gave the information to you LeeAnne, but the Projects at a Glance indicates Tony is the project manager. Please let me know for the next time. Thanks.

Myra LaCavaFiscal & Personnel OfficerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission 20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Telephone: 614-728-8929 Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected] website: www.culture.ohio.gov



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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:17 PMTo: Kathy Fox; Jessica Fagan; Barbara WittSubject: RE: monthly report outline

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadKathy Fox

Jessica Fagan

Barbara Witt Read: 1/3/2009 5:08 PM

As do I.

From: Kathy FoxSent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:15 PMTo: Jessica Fagan; Dave Wartel; Barbara WittSubject: RE: monthly report outline

I agree with the new proposed topics. K

From: Jessica FaganSent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 11:38 AMTo: Dave Wartel; Kathy Fox; Barbara WittSubject: RE: monthly report outline

Another item that could be included are layoffs at NURFC, as well as the Contemporary Arts Center. And I mis wrote oneof the items below it wasnt af2 that suspended the 2009 season, but the AFL, which is separate.

Jessica Fagan Communications Manager Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission 20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Tel: 614-752-2770 Fax: 614-752-2775 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.culture.ohio.gov

From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:44 AMTo: Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Barbara WittSubject: RE: monthly report outline

Is it appropriate to report on the budget cut? The details are: reduction to GRF of $9,647 effective 1/1/09. But I suspect that the more interesting part is the context of the states overall financial condition.

Dave

From: Jessica FaganSent: Monday, December 22, 2008 3:27 PMTo: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara WittSubject: monthly report outline


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Here is a draft outline for the monthly report for December Kathy, some of these items may not be appropriate to report on at this time (there are question marks next to them) so please let me know if any should be removed from theoutline.

Commission News $$ reimbursed for December

Project News # of projects in assessment/ anticipated for Feb. agenda King Arts Complex new lease executed, legal docs executed, Commission reimbursement in process &

expected in early January RiverSouth change in project scope from public art to amphitheater Lucas County arena continue to submit info; AF2 suspends 2009 season (?) Powers Auditorium change in project scope recommended by Commission staff to pay off line of credit (?) Valentine Theatre seeking to reduce endowment; Commission staff recommends seeking approval to modify

previous agreement terms (?)

Jessica Fagan Communications Manager Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission

20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416


The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated bythe Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including nonprofit theaters, museums, historical sites, and publiclyowned professional sports venues. Please visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call 614-752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how wecan assist your cultural facility project.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:55 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC invoices on hold


Perfect thanks.

From: Tony CapaciSent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:13 AMTo: Myra La CavaCc : Dave WartelSubject: NURFC invoices on hold

Myra,

For your invoice file:

NURFC has satisfied the requirements regarding the lien clearances, subordination agreement and escrow payment. Legal documents have been properly signed and accordingly, please release the hold previously put on the NURFC invoices. Thanks, Tony

Tony CapaciProject ManagerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215-3416




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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:03 AMTo: Kathy FoxCc: Tony Capaci; Myra La CavaSubject: RE: questions on escrow agreement

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadKathy Fox

Tony Capaci Read: 6/27/2008 7:59 AM

Myra La Cava Read: 6/30/2008 8:18 AM

As discussed (for Myras benefit), we are not currently producing statements of any kind, nor have we had any requests to do so since Ive been here. We can produce a simple, manual statement for NURFC on demand or on a cycle (no more frequent than quarterly) if they have a need. Tony will advise us of NURFCs request.

Dave

From: Kathy FoxSent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:57 PMTo: Dave WartelCc : Tony Capaci; Myra La CavaSubject: FW: questions on escrow agreement

Dave, Can you confirm for Tony the current process on the 5A1 escrow sub accounts? Are we providing annual or quarterly statements to the LPSs?

Thx, K

From: Tony CapaciSent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:26 PMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: FW: questions on escrow agreement

Kathy, Gary Dowdell wants to know if they will get escrow statements and if so, how often. Do you know or can you point me in the right direction to find out?

Thanks, Tony

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:24 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: Re: questions on escrow

Tony,


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Thanks. Will we get statements and how often?

Gary

"Tony Capaci" < [email protected] >

06/25/2008 04:14 PM

To < [email protected] >cc

Subject questions on escrow

Gary, Here is the excerpt from the CUA which will be executed addressing the escrow. I believe the excerpt answers all your questions. Tony

ARTICLE XVIII ESCROW

Section 1. Escrow of Certain Costs. The Project Sponsor has placed in escrow with the Commission in itsCapital Donations Fund the sum of _$450,000_________________, being an estimate of the costs for theFacility of six months of (a) real property taxes, (b) all utility charges and (c) premiums for insurance requiredby Article X. Such funds may only be used by the Commission to pay the cost incurred in providing alternateperformance of the Project Sponsors obligations to pay such costs. Escrow Funds in the Capital DonationsFund will be held and invested by the Treasurer of the State in accordance with rules and regulations governingthat office, at no cost or expense to the Project Sponsor. Interest on the escrow funds will accrue solely to thebenefit of the Project Sponsor to be used in accordance with this Article. To the extent moneys in the escrowaccount are not used for their intended purpose, the money shall be returned to the Project Sponsor upontermination of this Cooperative Use Agreement.

Tony CapaciProject ManagerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215-3416 Telephone: 614-728-6924Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. Youare invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:36 PMTo: Jessica FaganSubject: FW: January monthly report outline

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadJessica Fagan Read: 1/29/2008 4:55 PM

The budget cut targets are actually 10% or 16% (I also shared with Kathy). I would be shocked if we get any kind offeedback from OBM in the coming days, and we may not even know the results at our 2/26 meeting.

Depending on how things develop in the coming days, we could possibly know about a new appointment to theCommission, but I would not hold anything up for it. Just may be worth a check-in before sending out.

We also typically tease the upcoming meeting, but since we do not have a draft agenda set by the Chairman, it wouldneed to be pretty general.

Those are my rambling thoughts. I hope theyre helpful.

-Dave

From: Kathy FoxSent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:57 PMTo: Jessica Fagan; Dave Wartel; Barbara WittSubject: RE: January monthly report outline

Thanks Jessica. See comments below, in blue

-K

From: Jessica FaganSent: Monday, January 28, 2008 2:00 PMTo: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara WittSubject: January monthly report outline

I have met with all the PMs and heres a draft list of topics for the January monthly report:

Commission News- invoices paid for January

Project News- King Arts Complex ribbon cutting w/ photo if any are suitable. Mention that Otto Budig attended and made

remarks (KF also attended). - Marion Palace update re: mortgage- COSI Toledo update- Related Toledo site visits by staff: Valentine Theatre, Ice Arena, Marina District; also staff visit to Westcott House- Marina District DOD grant approved, on track for upcoming commission meeting- Recent capita l funds /grants recd by Commission projects: Worthington Arts Center and Hale Farm- New projects coming forth w/ project scopes: Ukrainian Museum, City of Avon Stadium, Symmes Twp Historical

Society, AB Graham Center- NURFC land sale controversy (as reported in Enquirer stories posted on intranet) [although this issue is

resolved w/ NURFC agreeing to give up development rights for free to the city & county, I wondered if it isappropriate for the Commission to be aware of?] Yes .

- Huntington Park bidding controversy [is this appropriate to report on?] Yes, absolutely.


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Staff News

- Amber part-time AA hired in place of business school interns - announce Ericas hire as a project analyst, replacing Joe, who was promoted to project manager.

Please let me know what other items you may have, and please let me know about the Huntington Park and NURFCitems. Thanks!

need to include a brief description of potential for budget cuts . Something along the lines of:Governor Taft held a press conference on XXX to announce steps he is taking to ensure that the state budget remainsbalanced in the event of a recession. Each state agency has been asked by the Office of Budget and Management(OBM) to identify how it would manage its work, assuming cuts of 10 % and 15% of budget lines that are funded by thegeneral revenue fund for both FY 08 and FY09. For the Commission, this means cuts of $17K to $28K to internaloperations in each year, for a total of $35K to $56K. Commission staff has responded to OBM, suggesting that any cutsbe front loaded to FY 08. Commission staff believes that the 10% cut can be handled by a combination of forgone payrolldue to slow approvals for hiring at the outset of FY 08, along with shifting consulting services originally planned for FY 08to FY O9. The 15% cut is more problematic for FY 09, and would lead to reductions in service to our clients becausecertain contracted consulting services would have to be reduced or eliminated. We do not contemplate reductions in staffsince our staff are already working in excess of 40 hrs per week and, as salaried employees, are not compensated for thisextra work.

Jessica Fagan Communications Manager Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission 20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416


The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated bythe Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including nonprofit theaters, museums, historical sites, and publiclyowned professional sports venues. Please visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call 614-752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how wecan assist your cultural facility project.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, November 09, 2007 9:09 AMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: RE: NURFC press release

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadKathy Fox Read: 11/9/2007 9:32 AM

It can definitely hold a while Jessica is working ahead on these. Ill schedule a quick check-in on this.

-D

From: Kathy FoxSent: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:28 AMTo: Dave WartelSubject: RE: NURFC press release

Id like to think about this one a little longer. Can we discuss on Tuesday?

Thx,K

From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:19 AMTo: Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC press release

Re. the old news? question: Our practice has been to issue releases for projects that receive money well afterconstruction. And this may be information that NURFC can use with their bank, potential doors, etc. So, unless theannouncement will cause a serious backlash against us, I think it should be treated just like any other project.

Thats my input.-Dave

From: Jessica FaganSent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:58 PMTo: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt; Tony CapaciSubject: NURFC press release

Is it worth sending out a press release announcing the NURFC approval? Old news? Stirring up attention on acontroversial project? Let me know if you have any thoughts.

I would still send letters to the Hamilton County delegation letting them know of the Commissions approval, including anadvance letter to Rep. Yates to let him know the project will be on the agenda.

Thanks,Jessica


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:19 AMTo: Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC press release

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadJessica Fagan Read: 11/9/2007 8:11 AM

Kathy Fox

Barbara Witt Read: 11/9/2007 1:07 PM

Tony Capaci Read: 11/9/2007 8:10 AM

Re. the old news? question: Our practice has been to issue releases for projects that receive money well afterconstruction. And this may be information that NURFC can use with their bank, potential doors, etc. So, unless theannouncement will cause a serious backlash against us, I think it should be treated just like any other project.

Thats my input.-Dave

From: Jessica FaganSent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:58 PMTo: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt; Tony CapaciSubject: NURFC press release

Is it worth sending out a press release announcing the NURFC approval? Old news? Stirring up attention on acontroversial project? Let me know if you have any thoughts.

I would still send letters to the Hamilton County delegation letting them know of the Commissions approval, including anadvance letter to Rep. Yates to let him know the project will be on the agenda.

Thanks,Jessica


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:29 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: nurfc lease


Why dont we take a look at it together after you have had a chance to review? Please set up a time (and include Barbaraif she wants to be in on it).

Thanks,Dave

From: Tony CapaciSent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:51 PMTo: Dave Wartel

Subject: nurfc lease

Dave,I received the draft of the Nurfc lease extension. I know you are very busy with PASRs these days but you had mentionedyou want to be kept in the loop. I will review it, Barbra will review it and of coarse we will send it to Lori Payne. Do youwant a copy to review?Thanks,Tony

Tony Capaci Project ManagerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416




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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 11:20 AMTo: Jessica FaganSubject: RE: Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting 08-01-07

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadJessica Fagan Read: 8/2/2007 11:22 AM

See comments in doc.

From: Jessica FaganSent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 9:58 AMTo: Tony Capaci; Kathy Fox; Dave WartelSubject: RE: Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting 08-01-07

Draft letter to Rep. Yates for your review/edits:

S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Yates, Rep\YatesNURFC update 08.02.07.doc

From: Tony CapaciSent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:52 PMTo: Jessica FaganSubject: FW: Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting 08-01-07

Hi Jessica,Below are outcomes for the NURFC memo I have asked you to proofread. I will also ask of you to prepare a cover letter

and blind copy Representative Yates on the memo.Thanks,Tony

From: Tony CapaciSent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:02 PMTo: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; LeeAnne WoodsSubject: Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting 08-01-07

updated to include timeframes

Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting; 8/01/07Facilitator: Tony CapaciScribe : Tony CapaciAttendees; Kathy Fox, Dave Wartel, LeeAnne Woods, Tony Capaci

Decision/Action: Edits to Draft MemoLW to incorporate edits into memo

Timeframe: Afternoon of 8/01/07

Decision/Action: ProofreadingJessica to proofread draft for readabilityTC to request Jessica slot time to proofread today


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TC to get Jessica a copy of letterTimeframe: Afternoon of 8/01/07

Decision/Action: Copies of LetterDon Murphy and Gary Doudell to get copied on letterFinal version to include a copy to Don and GaryTimeframe: No later than 8/02/07

Decision/Action: Governors office to be included in loopKF to get blind copy of letter and to prepare cover letter for Governors officeTimeframe: No later than 8/02/07

Decision/Action: Representative Yates to get blind copyTC to request Jessica prepare cover letter to Rep Yates with blind copyTimeframe: No later than 8/02/07

Tony Capaci Project ManagerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416




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Dave Wartel

Subject: Discuss NURFC PuchlistLocation: DW's Ofc

Start: Wed 8/1/2007 1:30 PMEnd: Wed 8/1/2007 2:00 PMShow Time As: Tentative

Recurrence: (none)

Meeting Status: Not yet responded

Organizer: Dave WartelRequired Attendees: Dave Wartel; Tony Capaci; LeeAnne Woods; Kathy Fox

Based on a phone call with Tony and Gary Dowdell, Sandy Mills is geared up to act on the punchlist and hopes for ittoday. I think we need to make sure we have properly incorporated the big issues surrounding their business plan andfundraising into what is typically a detail-oriented checklist. I also want to set the right tone. S:\PROJECT MANAGEMENT\1.Cultural Projects\National Underground Railroad Freedom

Center\Correspondence\August 2007 Punch List Letter version II.doc


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 2:04 PMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: June 2007 Monthly Report

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadKathy Fox Read: 7/7/2007 2:14 PM

Two sports projects assigned to theCommission revealed preliminary designs to

the public during the month of June:

Toledo Ice Arena (Lucas County)

Huntington Park (Franklin County)

Posted to the web and ready to go...

MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONJune 2007

Prepared by: Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA, Executive Director,and the Commission Staff

COMMISSION NEWS

Governor Strickland signed the states operating budget bill forthe 2008-2009 biennium into law on June 30, 2007 . A House-Senate conference committee kept provisions included in the Senate

version of the bill that restore the Commissions project managementfunding to the appropriation level of fiscal years 2004-2005. TheCommissions first priority will be to hire additional projectmanagement staff to oversee the more than 250 projects that havebeen assigned to the Commission.

Commission Member Harry Lehman has been appointed to theboard of the School Employees Retirement System by OhioTreasurer Richard Cordray. Mr. Lehman will fill an unexpired term asthe treasurers investment designee, effective immediately. His termwill run through December 2, 2008.

The Commission reimbursed five local project sponsors totalingmore than $5.7 million on paid invoices during the month of June.The total amount reimbursed includes:

$675,920 Akron Art Museum$2,000,000 Great American

Ball Park$155,335 Ohio Historical

Society variousprojects

$2,753,237 Schuster Center forthe Performing Arts

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Historical Society

PROJECT NEWS

Officials from the Western Reserve Historical Society , which operates Hale Farm and Village , have indicatedplans to move forward with their project to renovate two wings of the Jonathan Hale House , the primary building atthe historical village. The project received a $250,000 appropriation in Am. Sub. H.B. 16 of the 126 th General Assembly,and received Commission approval in May 2006; however, construction plans were put on hold when bids came backhigher than anticipated. The project sponsor received revised bids that meet the project budget, and anticipatesconstruction will begin as soon as the county issues a building permit, which is expected to be this summer.

Commission staff requested a variety of submittals and reporting requirements of the Johnny AppleseedHeritage Center, Inc. (JAHCI) in correspondence dated June 20, 2007. The letter reiterates the need for JAHCI toadequately and fully address prior questions posed by Commission staff regarding its financial recovery plan. In addition,the letter outlines additional reporting requirements, including a progress report summarizing the results of a fundraisingcampaign, and operating revenue and expense reports, by September 15, 2007. Additional documentation is beingrequired as soon as July 1, 2007.

At the request of the Commission, the Board of Directors of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD),from whom JAHCI leases the facility, is considering a resolution that approves the reduced level of cultural programmingnow being offered by JAHCI and waiving the requirement for an outdoor drama specifically related to Johnny Appleseed.In addition, the resolution would authorize MWCD to work with the Commission to explore contingency options, whichcould include contracting with a new operator, should JAHCI be declared in default by the Commission. The resolution isexpected to be adopted by September 2007.

Commission staff will review the information received from JAHCI and will report to Commission members on progressand recommended actions as appropriate.

Executive-level comings and goings were reported at several Commission project sites over the last severalweeks. The Dayton Art Institute has announced its hiring of David Brigham as Director and CEO. Brigham will take thehelm on August 20, 2007, and is most recently executive director of the Allentown Art Museum in Pennsylvania ( read fullarticle ). Leadership at two historic theaters is changing hands: Stambaugh Auditorium director Steven Small resigned,effective May 25, 2007, and executive director Costin Manu of the Sandusky State Theatre (SSTI) announced hisresignation ( read full article ). Manu reportedly will continue to serve as a consultant to Sandusky State Theatre, andleaves the theater with a new operating plan in place and a 2007-2008 season on the schedule. Finally, two high-level

executives are leaving the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center : president Spencer Crew and executive vicepresident of advancement Love Collins III are leaving the Cincinnati institution for new jobs ( read full article ). BothStambaugh Auditorium and the Freedom Center received new appropriations in the December 2006 Capital Bill.

Franklin County officials publicly unveiled plans for the new Columbus Clippers baseball stadium, HuntingtonPark , to be built in the Arena District near downtown Columbus. Designers are planning a ballpark to seat 10,000 fans,with the closest seats located just 48 feet from the bases. Driven in part by the small 8-acre footprint the stadium willoccupy, 360 Architecture, in association with Moody Nolan, has designed an intimate but state-of-the-art stadium that willinclude suites, club seating, and a rooftop patio available for parties. County officials intend to keep Clippers gamesaffordable, retaining $3 - $6 general admission ticket prices, $3 event parking, and the popular Dime-A-Dog nights ( readfull article ). Huntington Park received a $7 million appropriation in the December 2006 Capital Bill. County officials havesubmitted materials to Commission staff, which are currently in assessment for potential placement on the August 2007meeting agenda. The Commission has engaged sports facility consultants Brailsford & Dunlavey for services includinganalysis of economic and fiscal impact, market and financial feasibility studies, and construction plans, specifications,contracts and schedules.

Arena plans were also unveiled in Toledo, as Lucas County officials revealed preliminary designs for a newdowntown sports arena to the public on June 13, 2007, and announced plans to seek community input in several publicforums. The future arena, which has a $5.5 million state appropriation, is expected to seat up to 10,000 people. Countyofficials are emphasizing the importance of community input to create a final design, hoping to build broad-based supportfor arena events, which will include minor league hockey, concerts, and more ( read full article ). This project is also movingforward through the Commission assessment process, including analysis by sports facility consultants Brailsford &Dunlavey.


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Massillon Museum(Stark County)

French Art Colony(Gallia County)

Commission staff met with representatives of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center regarding theinstitutions most recent capital appropriation of $2 million in Am. Sub. H.B. 699 of the 126 th General Assembly.Funding models submitted by Freedom Center representatives in February 2007 indicate that the institution has not madeprogress toward completing its capital campaign. Prior approvals from the Commission for the expenditure of state fundswere based upon the understanding that the Freedom Center would set aside funds from its endowment/investmentaccount that would stand in the place of its capital fundraising shortfall, and that within a short period of time the FreedomCenter would complete its capital fundraising campaign, producing project funding to equal the total project costs.

Two years later, the Commission staff assessment indicates that the project is not fully funded. Total project costs to buildthe Freedom Center were nearly $117.7 million, and the organizations total received and confirmed funding sources areapproximately $110 million, including state appropriations, resulting in an apparent funding gap of $7.75 million. Althoughthe Freedom Center completed a successful $8-million fundraising campaign in 2006 to reduce operating debt,Commission staff remains concerned that no further fundraising progress has been made with regard to the capitalproject. Commission staff have suggested an expedient solution to achieve full funding for the project, in which theFreedom Center may identify a guarantor for the $7.75 million funding gap. Such an action would permit Commission staffto recommend the Freedom Center for placement on an upcoming Commission meeting agenda for approval of the recent$2 million appropriation. Freedom Center officials will meet with Commission staff again in July to discuss the status.

Several Commission-funded projects are the recipients of appropriations in the states 2008-2009 operatingbudget bill. Operating funds were granted to a number of Commission partners, including: $100,000 per year of thebiennium for the Cincinnati Arts & Technology Center , the Contemporary Arts Center , the Great Lakes Historical Society and the Steamship William G. Mather Museum . The Tecumseh! outdoor drama received $60,000 per year, and $350,000per year went to both the Cincinnati Museum Center and the Western Reserve Historical Society . The list also includesToledos Marina District Riverfront Park project, which has a $4.9 million state appropriation through the Commission.The project earned a $1.5 million state grant, putting the City of Toledo closer to assembling the required funds to beginconstruction on the park, in cooperation with developer Dillin Corp. Plans for the park call for several community gatheringspaces that can be used for outdoor performances, public art, festivals, and other cultural activities. Missing from the list isthe National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ; in the original version of the budget, $250,000 per year was setaside for the museum, but was removed in the House version of the bill. All of the above operating funds are assignedthrough other state agencies. The Commissions statute prohibits the Commission from providing operating funding.

NEW PROJECT PROFILE

The Massillon Museum is a local art and history museum that holds majorcollections of photography; costumes and textiles; china, glass and pottery;

domestic appliances; and circus memorabilia. Housed in a 1930s building that wasoriginally a dry goods store, the museum was renovated in the early 1990s andopened as the Massillon Museum in 1996. An appropriation of $275,000 in Am. Sub.H.B. 699 of the 126th General Assembly will assist the Massillon Museum withnecessary upgrades to its storage area, HVAC system, lighting and security.

The French Art Colony received a $100,000 appropriation in the December 2006Capital Bill. Housed in an 1855 Greek Revival building listed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places, the French Art Colony is located in Gallipolis' HistoricDistrict along the Ohio River. This community arts center offers exhibitions andworkshops, hosts meetings and special events, and sponsors a variety of artsclasses for all ages. Local sponsors plan to use the $100,000 appropriation fornecessary renovations to parking areas, walkways, and ADA-compliant entrances, aswell as improvements to the building's front porch and patio.

FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

Thursday, August 16, 2007 10:00 A.M. at the Commission OfficeThursday, November 29, 2007 (starting time and location TBA)

cc: Brian Hoffmeister, Legislative Services CommissionLori Payne, Office of the Attorney GeneralAnthony Perry, Office of Budget and Management


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From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, June 22, 2007 9:37 AMTo: Tony Capaci; LeeAnne Woods; Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Cheri MillerSubject: NURFC Execs Leaving

Tw o top execs leaving Freedom Center

Associated Press - June 22, 2007 3:45 AM ET

CINCINNATI (AP) - Two top executives are leaving the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati.

The center announced yesterday that president Spencer Crew is leaving for an endowed faculty position at GeorgeMason University in Virginia. Love Collins the Third, executive vice president of advancement, is leaving for a fund-raisingjob at Benedict College in South Carolina.

Freedom Center officials haven't decided how to replace the high-paid executives, whose salaries were questioned amidthe museum's financial problems.

The Freedom Center opened in August 2004 and lost more than five million dollars in its first 18 months, leading tolayoffs.

A museum spokesman says the executives' professional standing justified their salaries.

Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Monday, June 11, 2007 6:18 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: RE: NURFC Follow up

I think that the date will have to be much earlier.

-----Original Appointment-----From: Tony CapaciSent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:39 PMTo: Dave Wartel; Kathy Fox; LeeAnne WoodsSubject: NURFC Follow upWhen: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: lg. conf room


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From: Dave WartelSent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 2:00 PMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: FW: Don Murphy BioAttachments: Don Murphy Bio-nlh60607.doc


Can you please save all three bios to the S:\ so we can refer to them later?

Thanks.

From: Cheri MillerSent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 11:21 AMTo: Kathy FoxCc : Dave Wartel; Tony Capaci; LeeAnne Woods

Subject: FW: Don Murphy Bio

The last of the three requested bios for the NURFC representatives is attached.

ThanksCheri

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 11:16 AMTo: Cheri MillerCc : [email protected] ; [email protected] Subject: Don Murphy Bio

Hello Cheri,

Per your request I've attached Don Murphy's bio.

Thanks,

Nicole L. HamiltonExecutive Assistant to the CEONational Underground Railroad Freedom Center50 East Freedom WayCincinnati, OH 45202Phone: 513.333.7516Fax: [email protected] www.freedomcenter.org


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From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 9:50 AMTo: Jessica FaganSubject: Accepted: Rep. Yates re: NURFC


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From: Dave WartelSent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 12:48 PMTo: LeeAnne WoodsSubject: RE: NURFC

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadLeeAnne Woods Read: 6/4/2007 7:20 AM

I sent a revised list to KF today. We should figure out what docs are needed to illustrate each point. We can touch baseMonday morning.

S:\PROJECT MANAGEMENT\1.Cultural Projects\National Underground Railroad FreedomCenter\Correspondence\NURFC Highlights for 5 June 2007 Meeting.doc

Thank you,D

From: LeeAnne WoodsSent: Friday, June 01, 2007 7:27 AMTo: Dave WartelSubject: NURFC

Dave,

Please see below the notes Tony left from out meeting yesterday. I can work on cleaning up the bullet points, confirmingthe numbers, and pulling together the supporting documentation to support these points. Please let me know if there isanything you recall from our conversation that is missing here and anything else you would like to see before we presentthis to Kathy.

Thanks,

LeeAnne

9 million (from investment income) used to reach full funding was supposed to be a stop gap (KF)o With out that $9 million, NURFC has a $6.9 million shortfallo The term of our base lease falls 3 years short of the investment income projections reaching $9 million

(bringing the investment income down to $6 million)$3.8 million in Federal TBD was supposed to be received in 2005, it never was but is still used in their fundingmodelProforma does not adequately account for future capital expenditures (depreciation expense)We do not see an operating endowment

LeeAnne Woods Project Analyst Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Telephone: 614-752-2774 Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov

The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission, formerly the Ohio Arts & Sports Facilities Commission, oversees capital improvement funds appropriated by the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including non-profit theaters, museums, historical sites and publicly owned professional sports venues. You are invited to visit www.culture.ohio.gov or call (614) 752-2770 for more information on the Commission or to learn how we can assist your cultural facility project.


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From: Dave WartelSent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 12:00 PMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: NURFC NotesAttachments: NURFC Highlights for 5 June 2007 Meeting.doc


Word Doc attached





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From: Dave WartelSent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:28 PMTo: LeeAnne WoodsSubject: Accepted: Updated: NURFC meeting strategy session


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From: Dave WartelSent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:01 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: Accepted: NURFC


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:46 AMTo: Tony CapaciSubject: Accepted: NURFC discuss correspondence and appropriation


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From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, May 11, 2007 4:03 PMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: FW: letter scans


From: Jessica FaganSent: Friday, May 11, 2007 3:58 PMTo: Dave WartelSubject: letter scans

S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Kearney, Sen\KearneyNURFC update 05.11.07 scan.pdf

S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Yates, Rep\YatesNURFC update 05.11.07 scan.pdf


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From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, May 11, 2007 3:58 PMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: NURFC Letter


Here is the link to the PDF:

S:\PROJECT MANAGEMENT\1.Cultural Projects\National Undergrond Rairoad Freedom Center\Correspondence\Letterto S. Mills 2007-05-11.pdf

Legislator letters will be to you momentarily.

-D





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From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:52 PMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: RE: need info

S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Yates,Rep\Yates NURFC update 05.10.07.doc

From: Kathy FoxSent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:44 PMTo: Dave WartelSubject: need infoImportance: High

Dave,I am reviewing Jessicas Rep. Yates letter on NURFC. I would like to edit / add comments electronically, but there is nofilepath on the doc. Do you know where it is located on S? Its not in the same place as Tonys Sandra Mills letterThx,K

Kathleen M. Fox, FASLAExecutive DirectorOhio Cultural Facilities Commission 20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Vox: 614.752.2770Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]

[email protected] website: www.culture.ohio.gov



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From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:29 PMTo: Jessica FaganSubject: RE: legislator letters

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadJessica Fagan Read: 5/10/2007 4:34 PM

I have asked Kathy to review this one b/c of the crazy history. She will get something back so we can distribute latetomorrow.

-D

From: Jessica FaganSent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 11:31 AMTo: Dave WartelSubject: legislator letters

Below please find a link to a draft of the NURFC letter, for your review. I would like to have a better understanding of thestates interest in the full funding discussion with this project and what risk would be involved if the state put the addl $2Minto the project, which is already built. Does that make sense?

S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Yates, Rep\YatesNURFC update 05.10.07.doc

I assume the purpose of the Akron Civic Theatre letter is an update on how we are working with them on their recovery,right?

Finally, just a reminder that I am waiting on further details from you and Sam about Marion Palace before putting thatletter together.

Thank you!


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From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:42 PMTo: Tony Capaci; Samantha Cothern; LeeAnne WoodsSubject: RE: NURFC


Samantha Cothern

LeeAnne Woods Read: 4/26/2007 12:48 PM

If the financials look encouraging enough that they should be on the May agenda, we need to meet today. 4:00 okay?

-----Original Appointment-----From: Tony CapaciSent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 12:05 PMTo: Dave Wartel; Samantha Cothern; LeeAnne WoodsSubject: NURFCWhen: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 10:00 AM-10:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: Tony' office

Updated financials look encouraging


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Subject: Assessment Part IILocation: DW's Ofc

Start: Wed 3/28/2007 11:00 AMEnd: Wed 3/28/2007 12:00 PMShow Time As: Tentative

Recurrence: (none)

Meeting Status: Not yet responded

Organizer: Dave WartelRequired Attendees: Dave Wartel; Samantha Cothern; LeeAnne Woods

NURFC, Pro Football HOF


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From: Dave WartelSent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:46 PMTo: LeeAnne WoodsSubject: Accepted: Discussion of NURFC


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From: Dave WartelSent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:01 PMTo: Colin A. McBrideSubject: RE: NURFC

TrackingTracking: Recipient ReadColin A. McBride Read: 1/10/2007 4:02 PM

No problem!

_____________________________________________ From: Colin A. McBrideSent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 3:58 PMTo: Dave WartelSubject: RE: NURFC

Thanks for making your schedule flexible Dave.

Colin A. McBrideProject ManagerOhio Cultural Facilities Commission20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Telephone: 614-752-2774Fax: 614-752-2775

e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.culture.ohio.gov -----Original Appointment-----From: Dave WartelSent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 3:58 PMTo: Colin A. McBrideSubject: Accepted: NURFCWhen: Thursday, January 11, 2007 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).Where: KF's Conference Room


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From: Dave WartelSent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 3:58 PMTo: Colin A. McBrideSubject: Accepted: NURFC


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From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, November 03, 2006 4:43 PMTo: Jerry EmigSubject: FW: October 2006 Monthly Report to the Commission

From: Kathy FoxSent: Friday, November 03, 2006 3:31 PMTo: 'Pizzuti, Ron'; 'Barbara S. Robinson ([email protected])'; 'Otto Budig'; 'FAIA Paul G. Sieben([email protected])'; 'George Oberer SR'; '[email protected]'; 'Shawn N. Webster([email protected])'; 'Adam Brandt ([email protected])'; 'Harry J. Lehman ([email protected])'; Julie T.Kunkel ([email protected]); Booker, Roger; [email protected] : Dave Wartel; AdminSubject: October 2006 Monthly Report to the Commission

Dear Commission Members,

See below for the October monthly report. You will also be receiving your meeting briefing book for the November 29Commission Meeting today or Monday. Please let me know if you have questions or need any additional information.

Thanks,Kathy

Kathleen M. Fox, FASLAExecutive DirectorOhio Cultural Facilities Commission 20 E. Broad Street, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215-3416

Vox: 614.752.2770

Fax: 614-752-2775e-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]: www.culture.ohio.gov


MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONOctober 2006

Prepared by: Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA, Executive Director,and the Commission Staff

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The fourth quarter Commission meeting is set for November 29 at 10 a.m. at theCommission offices (20 East Broad Street, Suite 200). Commission members willreceive their meeting notebooks by November 6. Executive Director Kathy Fox willschedule a briefing call with each member to determine if additional materials areneeded in order for the members to deliberate and make decisions on November 29.

Certain materials to support the meeting agenda items will be available viacomputer through an electronic link found at:http://culture.ohio.gov/commission.htm . Please bookmark this page, as it has beenset up for you to access materials for this and future Commission meetings. Papercopies of these materials will be sent to any commission member upon request.

Although there are just two project approval-related resolutions to consider Armory Youth Center (London) and COSI Toledo the Commissions fourthquarter meeting will include a full agenda. The Commission will hear fromrepresentatives of the Sandusky State Theatre and the Johnny Appleseed HeritageCenter and Outdoor Drama on the status of the operations of those facilities. TheCommission will also be asked to approve updated project assessment guidelines andother administrative matters.

Legal agreements for all five projects that were approved by the Commission atthe May 2006 meeting have been signed, continuing our success in executingproject legal documents within six months of Commission approval. Agreementswere completed in October for the Hale Farm and Village (Bath) and the WesternReserve Historical Societys (WRHS) East Boulevard Phase I project (Cleveland).Agreements have been executed with two of the four projects approved at the August2006 meeting: Foundation Community Theatre (Canton) and the WRHS EastBoulevard Phase II project. The agreements process is ongoing with Chester Academyand the Oxford Community Arts Center. Additionally, legal agreements have been sentfor signature to representatives of the Cincinnati Museum Center, the local sponsors ofthe Charles A. Eulett Education CenterEdge of Appalachia Museum project ( seeproject note below ).

The Commission reimbursed 21 projects more than $1.97 million on paidinvoices during the month of October. The total amount reimbursed includes:

$1,500,264 various Ohio Historical Center projects$ 200,000 Cincinnati Museum Center$ 109,620 Western Reserve Historical Society. (Cleveland)$ 43,075 Rankin House (Ripley)$ 38,485 Buffington Island (Pomeroy)$ 37,859 Serpent Mound (Locust Grove)$ 20,869 Grant Boyhood Home (Georgetown)$ 15,294 Beavercreek Community Theatre$ 10,652 Cedar Bog Nature Preserve (Urbana)

ITEMS OF INTEREST

Community "wish lists" seeking capital appropriations for the 2007-08 bienniumtotal more than $1 billion statewide for what is expected to be $90-$120 millionavailable for community capital projects, according to a recent report inGongwer, the news service that covers issues in and around Ohio's government

and political systems. Commission projects from the states major metropolitan areas that are seeking additionalappropriations include:

Akron-Canton Area : Pro Football Hall of Fame ($2.5 million); MAPS Air Museum ($2 million); McKinley Memorial ($500,000);

Franklin County : Columbus Museum of Art ($1 million); COSI Columbus ($1 million); Cuyahoga County : Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ($3 million); Steamship William Mather ($1.5 million); West Side Arts

Consortium ($1.2 million);

Commission Projects SeekingAdditional Capital Appropriations

in the 2007-2008 Capital Bill:

Pro Football Hall of Fame - $2.5m

Cincinnati Museum Center - $1.0m

COSI Columbus - $1.0m

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Dayton Region : Schuster Center ($5.5 million); Carillon Historical Park ($1 million); Hamilton County : Cincinnati Sports Facilities Improvements - Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium

($9.65 million); National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ($2.85 million); Music Hall: Over-the-Rhine ($1.5million); Cincinnati Museum Center ($1.25 million); Ensemble Theatre ($1 million); Riverbend Pavilion ($1 million); ArtAcademy of Cincinnati ($500,000); and

Toledo Region : Toledo Ice Arena ($12.5 million); Marina District Amphitheatre and Related Development ($3 million). In addition, the following cultural facilities and sports facilities were included in published reports about variouscommunities wish lists for the capital bill:

Allen County: Lima Cultural Facility ($1 million); Clermont County: Symmes Township Historical Society ($100,000); Franklin County: Huntington Park Baseball Stadium ($7 million); Lincoln Theater and King Arts Complex ($1.5

million); Franklin Park Conservatory ($1 million); BalletMet ($250,000); Columbus College of Art and Design($250,000);

Fulton County: Sauder Village ($1.2 million); Hamilton County: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra ($3 million); Riverfront Park on The Banks ($2 million); Cincinnati

Zoo ($1 million); Jewish Community Center ($750,000); Clifton Cultural Arts Center ($250,000); Knox County: Kenyon College Horvitz Center ($900,000); and Summit County: MLS Soccer Stadium ($3 million);

Leadership changes continue at Ohios cultural venues. In the past year, 16 cultural institutions have had to replaceor prepare for the pending departure of their top executive, including at the Beck Center for the Arts, Cincinnati ArtMuseum, Cincinnati Ballet Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Institute ofMusic, Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati), COSI Columbus, Dayton Art Institute, National Underground RailroadFreedom Center, Taft Museum of Art, Stambaugh Auditorium, ReesePeters House, Pro Football Hall of Fame, WestcottHouse and the Western Reserve Historical Society. This follows a national trend documented by CompassPoints 2001and 2006 studies on non-profit leadership, both of which found that 75% of non-profit executive directors planned to leavetheir organizations within five years. The trend also appears to be a reflection of the corporate world. The Oct. 30 issue ofBusiness Week reports 1,112 corporate chief executives have left their positions this year, including those at Ford MotorCompany, Kraft Foods, Nike and RadioShack. The total is on pace to exceed last years record 1,322 exits.

In an effort to promote Issue 18, the local cigarette tax on the November 7 ballot to fund the arts in GreaterCleveland and Cuyahoga County, 17 area arts and cultural organizations offered events at no cost or reducedrates on October 18. The aim of the days performances was to show voters a sample of Greater Clevelands arts andculture in an effort to gain support for the ballot issue. Issue 18, which calls for a tax of 30 cents per cigarette pack, is

expected to raise more than $20 million annually for arts and cultural organizations if it passes.

STAFF NEWS

Commission Executive Director Kathy Fox is one of 12 central Ohio Women You Should Knowfeatured in the Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) 2007 calendar. Commissionmember Julie Kunkel was featured in the inaugural WELD calendar in 2005. The 2007 calendar will bepremiered at a reception on November 8 at the Rebecca Ibel Gallery at Miranova in Columbus. Pleasecontact Kathy if you are interested in attending.

As reported by Commission Assistant Director/COO Dave Wartel at the August 2006 meeting,staff resources are being redirected to fund an additional project analyst/manager . This will beaccomplished through consolidation. Annie Fullerton, current legal and executive assistant, has been

planning for retirement and has selected the end of the calendar year as her target date. Support staff work will beconsolidated into a single position, administrative coordinator .

OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS

The Ohio Historical Societys Board of Trustees elected its officers for 2006-2007: Dr. Richard Ruppert of Toledo aspresident; David Baker of Marietta and Jon Elsasser of Zoar as vice-presidents; Marian Vance of Springfield as secretary;and Robert Jeffrey of Columbus as treasurer.

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Cultural Facilities

Akron Art Museum : The $40 million addition to the museum, scheduled to open July 15, 2007, will be named the John S.and James L. Knight Building. The Knight Foundation has contributed $6 million toward the construction, including a $2million grant announced in October. The state of Ohios $7.7 million in capital bill appropriations tops the list of majorcontributions to the museums capital campaign that is funding the addition. The Commission has reimbursed the projectmore than $5.7 million to date.

Beck Center for the Arts (Lakewood): According to recent news reports, the Beck Center will stay in Lakewood andform a partnership with city schools to create an arts-education academy that would anchor a possible cultural district inLakewood's west end. The plans are a long way from fruition, according to published reports, with as much as $20 millionneeding to be raised and decisions to be made about which buildings to demolish, renovate or construct. The Beck Centerhas a $100,000 appropriation for capital improvements through the Commission. The funds will not be released until theBeck Centers finances are in order and future operations are understood. An initial $100,000 appropriation that was usedfor an improvements project at the Center is currently being held in escrow. The escrow was agreed to by theCommission and Beck Center officials as a way to assist in its financial recovery efforts. The agreement was approved bythe Commission at its May 2006 meeting, but has not been signed by officials of the Beck Center and National City Bank.The Commission retains the first leasehold position on the property until the agreement is signed by all parties. ( Link toarticle .)

Charles A. Eulett Education CenterEdge of Appalachia Museum (West Union): Commission staff is working tocomplete the execution of legal agreements for the project following dismissal of the federal lawsuit challenging propertyrights where the education center is to be built, and approval of title work by outside counsel. The cooperative useagreement and construction administration and funding agreement have been signed by the project sponsor, CincinnatiMuseum Center. The Commission approved the education and training center project, and the expenditure of $1.85million in state funds, at its February 2006 meeting, and approved a three-month extension of time for execution ofagreements in August.

Cleveland Institute of Music : David Cerone, who has guided the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) as president since1985, announced his retirement from the school as soon as a successor can be found. According to published reports,Cerone, 65, told CIM Board President A. Malachi Mixon III that he intended to step down after the school's capitalcampaign for expanded facilities had been completed. The campaign reached its $40 million goal at the end of August.Mixon will chair a search committee to find a successor to be in place by the start of the 2007-08 school year. The CIMproject, which has $1.5 million in state appropriations, and the expenditure of funds was approved by the Commission atits November 2005 meeting. The approval included the caveat that the project must be fully funded prior to

reimbursement. Commission staff is currently reviewing the CIMs fundraising report, and comparing it with the actualproject construction costs in an effort to determine whether the project is fully funded or not.

Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati): Cynthia Goodman has been named interim director at the Contemporary ArtsCenter (CAC) while CAC's board continues the search to replace former director Linda Schearer, who resigned lastmonth. Goodman is in the running for the permanent position. Shearer, director of the CAC since July 2004, resignedSept. 1 to pursue other interests.

COSI Toledo : The Toledo Blade has endorsed Issue 11, COSI Toledo's levy request that would generate $1.4 millionannually for the science center. From the editorial: "While we realize that the odds are stacked against passage of the0.167-mill levy, known as Issue 11, we believe that COSI is a worthy enterprise that Lucas County voters should support."COSI officials have characterized the organizations funding model as unsustainable. Commission staff continues tomonitor the organizations financial situation. Approximately $1.2 million remains from a $1.9 million appropriation to COSIfor new exhibit development and improvements. ( Link to article .)

Great Lakes Historical Society (Vermilion): Officials from the Historical Society, which owns and operates the InlandSeas Maritime Museum located in Vermilion, presented their vision for a new museum along the Lorain waterfront toLorain City Council in October. The proposed project will cost approximately $10 million, according to a published reportthat attributed the figure to Historical Society Executive Director Chris Gillcrist. The report also stated that $5 million isneeded for exhibits, and the Historical Society would like to increase its current $1 million endowment to about $12 million.The Commission approved in October 2003 a project at the Vermilion site for exterior and interior improvements. Thatproject was not undertaken by the Historical Society, and they instead have been pursuing the relocation plans. TheCommission would need to review and approve a project at the new site if the Society hopes to use $475,000 in statefunds for the project. ( Link to article .)


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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Cincinnati): The FreedomCenter, whose leaders are seeking $2.85 million in the next capital bill to helpoffset the facilitys operating costs, has introduced audio tours of the FreedomCenter narrated by Hollywood stars Angela Bassett (far left) and Vanessa Williams(left). The Freedom Center provides a phone-like device for visitors taking theaudio tour at no extra charge. The device can be held to the ear or plugged intoheadphones, which the museum also provides. While the Center continues to

receive national attention, its financial performance has not met projections. The two-year-old FreedomCenter lost $5.5 million in its first 18 months, according to published reports. Commission project manager Colin McBridewill meet with the Centers finance staff in early November, and will provide additional updates as they become available.The state of Ohio has contributed $12.6 million toward its construction costs through the Commission, including $4.15million in fiscal year 2006.

Steamship William G. Mather (Cleveland): The Harbor Heritage Society, which operates the Mather Museum, hastransferred its collections, assets and $600,000 annual business operation, including six full- and part-time employees, tothe Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) as was forecast last month in this report. The transfer will not affect the MatherMuseums $100,000 state appropriation as long as the appropriation is used for improvements to the steamship. Animprovements project at the museum has not yet been presented to the Commission for approval.

FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 10 a.m. at the Commissions officeThursday, March 15, 2007 (Starting time TBA)

Thursday, May 24, 2007 (Starting time and location TBA)Thursday, August 16, 2007 (Starting time TBA)Thursday, November 29, 2007 (Starting time TBA)

cc: Brian Hoffmeister, Legislative Services CommissionLori Payne, Office of the Attorney GeneralAnthony Perry, Office of Budget and Management


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Dave Wartel

From: Dave WartelSent: Friday, November 03, 2006 4:12 PMTo: Kathy FoxSubject: October2006.htm

Here is the link to the web version:http://www.culture.ohio.gov/commission/monthly_reports/October2006.htm

MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMISSION

October 2006Prepared by: Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA, Executive Director,

and the Commission Staff

COMMISSION NEWS

The fourth quarter Commission meeting is set for November 29 at 10 a.m. at theCommission offices (20 East Broad Street, Suite 200). Commission members willreceive their meeting notebooks by November 6. Executive Director Kathy Fox willschedule a briefing call with each member to determine if additional materials areneeded in order for the members to deliberate and make decisions on November 29.

Certain materials to support the meeting agenda items will be available via

computer through an electronic link found at:http://culture.ohio.gov/commission.htm . Please bookmark this page, as it has beenset up for you to access materials for this and future Commission meetings. Papercopies of these materials will be sent to any commission member upon request.

Although there are just two project approval-related resolutions to consider Armory Youth Center (London) and COSI Toledo the Commissions fourthquarter meeting will include a full agenda. The Commission will hear fromrepresentatives of the Sandusky State Theatre and the Johnny Appleseed HeritageCenter and Outdoor Drama on the status of the operations of those facilities. TheCommission will also be asked to approve updated project assessment guidelines andother administrative matters.

Legal agreements for all five projects that were approved by the Commission atthe May 2006 meeting have been signed, continuing our success in executingproject legal documents within six months of Commission approval. Agreementswere completed in October for the Hale Farm and Village (Bath) and the WesternReserve Historical Societys (WRHS) East Boulevard Phase I project (Cleveland).Agreements have been executed with two of the four projects approved at the August2006 meeting: Foundation Community Theatre (Canton) and the WRHS EastBoulevard Phase II project. The agreements process is ongoing with Chester Academyand the Oxford Community Arts Center. Additionally, legal agreements have been sentfor signature to representatives of the Cincinnati Museum Center, the local sponsors ofthe Charles A. Eulett Education CenterEdge of Appalachia Museum project ( seeproject note below ).

Commission Projects SeekingAdditional Capital Appropriations

in the 2007-2008 Capital Bill:

Pro Football Hall of Fame - $2.5m

Cincinnati Museum Center - $1.0m

COSI Columbus - $1.0m

Schuster Center - $5.5 m


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The Commission reimbursed 21 projects more than $1.97 million on paid invoices during the month of October. The total amount reimbursed includes:

$1,500,264 various Ohio Historical Center projects$ 200,000 Cincinnati Museum Center$ 109,620 Western Reserve Historical Society. (Cleveland)$ 43,075 Rankin House (Ripley)$ 38,485 Buffington Island (Pomeroy)$ 37,859 Serpent Mound (Locust Grove)$ 20,869 Grant Boyhood Home (Georgetown)$ 15,294 Beavercreek Community Theatre$ 10,652 Cedar Bog Nature Preserve (Urbana)

ITEMS OF INTEREST

Community "wish lists" seeking capital appropriations for the 2007-08 biennium total more than $1 billionstatewide for what is expected to be $90-$120 million available for community capital projects, according to arecent report in Gongwer, the news service that covers issues in and around Ohio's government and politicalsystems. Commission projects from the states major metropolitan areas that are seeking additional appropriationsinclude:

Akron-Canton Area : Pro Football Hall of Fame ($2.5 million); MAPS Air Museum ($2 million); McKinley Memorial ($500,000);

Franklin County : Columbus Museum of Art ($1 million); COSI Columbus ($1 million); Cuyahoga County : Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ($3 million); Steamship William Mather ($1.5 million); West Side Arts

Consortium ($1.2 million); Dayton Region : Schuster Center ($5.5 million); Carillon Historical Park ($1 million); Hamilton County : Cincinnati Sports Facilities Improvements - Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium

($9.65 million); National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ($2.85 million); Music Hall: Over-the-Rhine ($1.5million); Cincinnati Museum Center ($1.25 million); Ensemble Theatre ($1 million); Riverbend Pavilion ($1 million); ArtAcademy of Cincinnati ($500,000); and

Toledo Region : Toledo Ice Arena ($12.5 million); Marina Di

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