Minutes

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Director Cummings

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We are working on starting the Public Phase. That Public Phase of the campaign, part of it is we plan to
sell naming rights for all of the seats. That has the potential of raising over $700,000.00.

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a lot of interest, obviously, from Board of Aldermen and the public of where we are at with fundraising.
We've talked over and over again, over several months or years, the last year and a half about the 5 phase
that was necessary to be in.

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the Mayor indicated, Deb Novotny, but before Deb Novotny, Rich Lannan, so Rich Lannan could say a few
words. So if | may, Mr. Chair.

Chairman Dowd

Sure, go ahead.

Director Cummings

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operator, Spectacle Management, who operates Performing Arts Centers throughout New England, has
indicated that they can operate this Performing Arts Center on a break-even basis with no subsidy if we
have 750 seats. Also it seemed to make much more sense to bring the Performing Arts Center to the
ground floor rather than on the second floor and have a balcony.

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President Wilshire

| am here, | can hear everyone and | am social distancing, and | am home alone.
Susan Lovering, City Clerk

You have 14 in attendance, Madam President.

President Wilshire

Thank you, Madam Clerk. Also joining us this evening, | believe, is the Mayor. | don’t know if Corporation
Counsel is on.

Celia Leonard, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Deputy Corporation Counsel Celia Leonard is here.
President Wilshire

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Alderman O’Brien

| am present, | can hear the proceeding and | am alone.
Alderman Klee

| am here, | can hear the proceedings, | am alone in this room.
Alderwoman Kelly

I’m here, | can hear everyone and | am alone.

Alderman Dowd

Yes, | am here, | can hear everyone, | am in the room alone and practicing social distancing in accordance
with the Governor's Order.

Alderman Caron
Yes | am here, | am alone, and | can hear everyone.
Alderman Clemons

A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Monday, September 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. via
Zoom.

President Lori Wilshire presided; City Clerk Susan Lovering recorded.

Prayer was offered by City Clerk Susan Lovering; Alderman Linda Harriott-Gathright led in the Pledge to
the Flag.

President Wilshire

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Chairman Dowd

Hello? Yes? Name and address? You want to speak in opposition? No? Alright. Once again testimony in
favor? Is there anyone in the public that would like to make a comment relative to this Legislation in favor? |
am seeing no one raising their hand on the list. | am hearing no one.

TESTIMONY IN FAVOR - None

TESTIMONY IN OPPOSITION - None

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Alderman Clemons

| do but | am wondering if it is better served at the Budget Meeting for the purposes you just stated. Is Mr.
Donovan going to be on at the Budget Meeting after?

Chairman Dowd

Mr. Donovan?

Mr. Donovan

Yes, | will stay for the meeting, yes.

Alderman Clemons

Ok most of my questions are for him | think so | will wait until the Budget Meeting, thank you.

Chairman Dowd

Alright, Alderman Lopez?

Alderman Lopez