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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel

Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 9:09 AM
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: RE: monthly report outline
I can’t think of anything else on top of those items.
Dave

From: Kathy Fox
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 11:23 PM
To: Jessica Fagan; Barbara Witt; Dave Wartel

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 Fagan
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 11:24 AM
To: Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; Dave Wartel
Subject: 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 Fagan
Communications Manager
Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission
100 E. Broad Street, Suite 300
Columbus, OH 43215-3661
Telephone: 614-752-2770
Direct: 614-995-7552
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Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: jfagan@culture.ohio.gov
website: 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 Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:27 PM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: NURFC
Importance: High
Tracking:
Tracking Recipient Read
Tony 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 our
monthly report?

David P. Wartel
Assistant Director / Chief Operating Officer
Telephone: 614-752-2770
Direct: 614-728-3328
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: dwartel@culture.ohio.gov
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 4:31 PM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: NURFC
Tracking:
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 Center’s 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 Center’s cash flow. Commission staff
has requested updated cash flow projections from Freedom Center management and will continue to monitor the
organization’s finances.

David P. Wartel
Telephone: 614-752-2770
Direct: 614-728-3328
Fax: 614-752-2775
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 11:48 AM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: RE: NURFC settlement agreement
Tracking:
Tony –

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

Thanks,
Dave

From: Tony Capaci
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 1:50 PM
To: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (594docs@ocfcsp.oasfc.local); Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; Jessica
Fagan
Cc: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (594@ocfcsp.oasfc.local)
Subject: NURFC settlement agreement
Hi All,
FYI…we received a signed copy of the NURFC settlement agreement which is uploaded to Sharepoint.
Thanks,

From: BReece@nurfc.org [mailto:BReece@nurfc.org]
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:51 AM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: 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 Wartel
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 4:45 PM
To: Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt
Subject: April Mo. Report Outline
Tracking:
Kathy Fox
Barbara Witt Read: 4/26/2010 4:56 PM
Potential content for the April monthly report. Please give feedback to me by COB tomorrow (Tuesday) so that I can see
how much Amanda can help with.

COMMISSION NEWS
• Project reimbursements

PROJECT NEWS
• Lucas County Arena now Huntington Center; Arena sparks new downtown enterprises
• Western Reserve Historical Society – effort to split Crawford from WRHS
• NURFC ‐ Freedom Center Gets Private Funding for Permanent Exhibition on Modern Slavery; ranked #18 in Top
Black Museums in America
• OHS/Harding Home ‐ Marion Technical College will take over day‐to‐day management
• Columbus Museum of Art – received private funding from Cardinal and AEP
• Packard Music Hall ‐ Packard finances remain off key
• Contemporary Arts Center ‐ looking to refinance debt

ITEMS OF INTEREST
•

Thanks,
Dave
David P. Wartel
We’ve moved! Effective March 22, 2010, the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission relocated its offices. Our new address is 100 East Broad
Street, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215-3661. Our phone and fax numbers remain the same.
Telephone: 614-752-2770
Direct: 614-728-3328
Fax: 614-752-2775
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 12:08 PM
To: Barbara Witt; Tony Capaci; Jillian D. Burner
Cc: Kathy Fox
Subject: New Project Note Posted - National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Tracking:
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
Commission Resolution R‐10‐04 conditionally approved the release of $850,000 and conditionally approved
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 the
recipient 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 Wartel
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 2:05 PM
To: Barbara Witt
Subject: Resolutions for February
Tracking:
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 reports
have 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
David P. Wartel
Telephone: 614-752-2770
Direct: 614-728-3328
Fax: 614-752-2775
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 Wartel
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:36 AM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: RE:
Tracking:
Tony Capaci Read: 10/26/2009 10:56 AM
TC – check your e‐mail “To” ‐ Lorain County Historical Society’s Starr House Rehabilitation (706@ocfcsp.oasfc.local)

From: Tony Capaci
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 10:26 AM
To: Barbara Witt
Cc: Amy Rice; Lorain County Historical Society’s Starr House Rehabilitation (706@ocfcsp.oasfc.local); Dave Wartel
Subject:

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 Capaci
Project Manager
Telephone: 614-728-6924
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: tcapaci@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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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 1:08 PM
To: Myra La Cava
Subject: RE: Underground RR escrow
Tracking:
Myra La Cava Read: 7/31/2009 8:15 AM
I don’t even remember my point on the e‐mail below, but it appears I was confused. Sorry about that!

From: Myra La Cava
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:19 AM
To: Dave Wartel

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 Wartel
To: Myra La Cava

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 Cava
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:29 PM
To: Dave Wartel
Subject: FW: Underground RR escrow

FYI

From: Myra La Cava
To: LeeAnne Woods
Cc: 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 LaCava
Fiscal & Personnel Officer
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Telephone: 614-728-8929
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: mlacava@culture.ohio.gov
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
To: Myra La Cava
Tracking:
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 Cava
To: Dave Wartel
Subject: FW: Underground RR escrow

FYI

From: Myra La Cava
To: LeeAnne Woods
Cc: 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 LaCava
Fiscal & Personnel Officer
Telephone: 614-728-8929
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: mlacava@culture.ohio.gov
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:17 PM
To: Kathy Fox; Jessica Fagan; Barbara Witt
Tracking:
Kathy Fox
Jessica Fagan
As do I.

From: Kathy Fox
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:15 PM
To: Jessica Fagan; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt

I agree with the new proposed topics.
‐K

From: Jessica Fagan
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 11:38 AM
To: Dave Wartel; Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt

Another item that could be included are layoffs at NURFC, as well as the Contemporary Arts Center. And I mis‐wrote one
of the items below‐ it wasn’t af2 that suspended the 2009 season, but the AFL, which is separate.

Jessica Fagan
Tel: 614-752-2770
Fax: 614-752-2775
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 10:44 AM
To: Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt

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 state’s overall financial condition.

Dave

From: Jessica Fagan
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 3:27 PM
To: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt
Subject: 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 the
outline.

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
Tel: 614-752-2770
Fax: 614-752-2775
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 nonprofit theaters, museums, historical sites, and publicly
owned professional sports venues. Please 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 Wartel
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:55 PM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: RE: NURFC invoices on hold
Tracking:
Perfect – thanks.

From: Tony Capaci
To: Myra La Cava
Cc: Dave Wartel
Subject: 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 Capaci
Project Manager
Telephone: 614-728-6924
Fax: 614-752-2775
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:03 AM
To: Kathy Fox
Cc: Tony Capaci; Myra La Cava
Subject: RE: questions on escrow agreement
Tracking:
Kathy Fox
As discussed (for Myra’s benefit), we are not currently producing statements of any kind, nor have we had any requests
to do so since I’ve 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 NURFC’s request.

‐Dave

From: Kathy Fox
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:57 PM
To: Dave Wartel
Cc: Tony Capaci; Myra La Cava
Subject: 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 Capaci
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: 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: GDowdell@nurfc.org [mailto:GDowdell@nurfc.org]
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: Re: questions on escrow
Tony,
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Thanks. Will we get statements and how often?
Gary
"Tony Capaci" <tcapaci@culture.ohio.gov> To <GDowdell@nurfc.org>

cc
06/25/2008 04:14 PM 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 its
Capital Donations Fund the sum of _$450,000_________________, being an estimate of the costs for the
Facility of six months of (a) real property taxes, (b) all utility charges and (c) premiums for insurance required
by Article X. Such funds may only be used by the Commission to pay the cost incurred in providing alternate
performance of the Project Sponsor’s obligations to pay such costs. Escrow Funds in the Capital Donations
Fund will be held and invested by the Treasurer of the State in accordance with rules and regulations governing
that office, at no cost or expense to the Project Sponsor. Interest on the escrow funds will accrue solely to the
benefit of the Project Sponsor to be used in accordance with this Article. To the extent moneys in the escrow
account are not used for their intended purpose, the money shall be returned to the Project Sponsor upon
termination of this Cooperative Use Agreement.

Tony Capaci
Project Manager
Telephone: 614-728-6924
Fax: 614-752-2775
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 Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:36 PM
To: Jessica Fagan
Subject: FW: January monthly report outline
Tracking:
Jessica 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 of
feedback 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 the
Commission, 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 would
need to be pretty general.
Those are my rambling thoughts. I hope they’re helpful.
-Dave
From: Kathy Fox

Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:57 PM
To: Jessica Fagan; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt
Subject: RE: January monthly report outline
Thanks Jessica. See comments below, in blue
-K
From: Jessica Fagan

Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 2:00 PM
To: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt
Subject: January monthly report outline
I have met with all the PMs and here’s 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 capital funds /grants rec’d 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 is
appropriate 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 Erica’s 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 NURFC
items. 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 remains
balanced 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 the
general revenue fund for both FY 08 and FY09. For the Commission, this means cuts of $17K to $28K to internal
operations in each year, for a total of $35K to $56K. Commission staff has responded to OBM, suggesting that any cuts
be front loaded to FY 08. Commission staff believes that the 10% cut can be handled by a combination of forgone payroll
due to slow approvals for hiring at the outset of FY 08, along with shifting consulting services originally planned for FY 08
to FY O9. The 15% cut is more problematic for FY 09, and would lead to reductions in service to our clients because
certain contracted consulting services would have to be reduced or eliminated. We do not contemplate reductions in staff
since our staff are already working in excess of 40 hrs per week and, as salaried employees, are not compensated for this
extra work.
Jessica Fagan
Tel: 614-752-2770
Fax: 614-752-2775
the Ohio General Assembly and Governor for community cultural facility projects including nonprofit theaters, museums, historical sites, and publicly
owned professional sports venues. Please 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 Wartel
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 9:09 AM
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: RE: NURFC press release
Tracking:
Kathy Fox Read: 11/9/2007 9:32 AM
It can definitely hold a while – Jessica is working ahead on these. I’ll schedule a quick check-in on this.
-D
From: Kathy Fox

To: Dave Wartel
I’d like to think about this one a little longer. Can we discuss on Tuesday?
Thx,
K
From: Dave Wartel

To: Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; Tony Capaci
Re. – the “old news?” question: Our practice has been to issue releases for projects that receive money well after
construction. And this may be information that NURFC can use with their bank, potential doors, etc. So, unless the
announcement will cause a serious backlash against us, I think it should be treated just like any other project.
That’s my input.
-Dave
From: Jessica Fagan

Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:58 PM
To: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt; Tony Capaci
Subject: NURFC press release
Is it worth sending out a press release announcing the NURFC approval? Old news? Stirring up attention on a
controversial project? Let me know if you have any thoughts.
I would still send letters to the Hamilton County delegation letting them know of the Commission’s approval, including an
advance 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 Wartel
To: Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Barbara Witt; Tony Capaci
Tracking:
Jessica Fagan Read: 11/9/2007 8:11 AM
Kathy Fox
Re. – the “old news?” question: Our practice has been to issue releases for projects that receive money well after
construction. And this may be information that NURFC can use with their bank, potential doors, etc. So, unless the
announcement will cause a serious backlash against us, I think it should be treated just like any other project.
That’s my input.
-Dave
From: Jessica Fagan

Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:58 PM
To: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; Barbara Witt; Tony Capaci
Subject: NURFC press release
Is it worth sending out a press release announcing the NURFC approval? Old news? Stirring up attention on a
controversial project? Let me know if you have any thoughts.
I would still send letters to the Hamilton County delegation letting them know of the Commission’s approval, including an
advance 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 Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 3:29 PM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: RE: nurfc lease
Tracking:
Why don’t we take a look at it together after you have had a chance to review? Please set up a time (and include Barbara
if she wants to be in on it).
Thanks,
Dave
From: Tony Capaci

Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:51 PM
To: 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 mentioned
you 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 you
want a copy to review?
Thanks,
Tony
Tony Capaci
Project Manager
Telephone: 614-728-6924
Fax: 614-752-2775
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 11:20 AM
To: Jessica Fagan
Subject: RE: Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting 08-01-07
Tracking:
Jessica Fagan Read: 8/2/2007 11:22 AM
See comments in doc.
From: Jessica Fagan

Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 9:58 AM
To: Tony Capaci; Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel
Subject: 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\Yates

NURFC update 08.02.07.doc
From: Tony Capaci

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:52 PM
To: Jessica Fagan
Subject: 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 Capaci

Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 3:02 PM
To: Kathy Fox; Dave Wartel; LeeAnne Woods
Subject: Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting 08-01-07
updated to include timeframes
Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting; 8/01/07

Facilitator: Tony Capaci
Scribe : Tony Capaci
Attendees; Kathy Fox, Dave Wartel, LeeAnne Woods, Tony Capaci
Decision/Action: Edits to Draft Memo

LW to incorporate edits into memo
Timeframe: Afternoon of 8/01/07
Decision/Action: Proofreading
Jessica to proofread draft for readability
TC to request Jessica slot time to proofread today
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TC to get Jessica a copy of letter
Timeframe: Afternoon of 8/01/07
Decision/Action: Copies of Letter

Don Murphy and Gary Doudell to get copied on letter
Final version to include a copy to Don and Gary
Timeframe: No later than 8/02/07
Decision/Action: Governor’s office to be included in loop

KF to get blind copy of letter and to prepare cover letter for Governor’s office
Decision/Action: Representative Yates to get blind copy

TC to request Jessica prepare cover letter to Rep Yates with blind copy
Tony Capaci
Project Manager
Telephone: 614-728-6924
Fax: 614-752-2775
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Dave Wartel
Subject: Discuss NURFC Puchlist
Location: DW's Ofc
Start: Wed 8/1/2007 1:30 PM

End: Wed 8/1/2007 2:00 PM
Show Time As: Tentative
Recurrence: (none)
Meeting Status: Not yet responded
Organizer: Dave Wartel

Required 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 it
today. I think we need to make sure we have properly incorporated the big issues surrounding their business plan and
fundraising 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 Wartel
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 2:04 PM
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: June 2007 Monthly Report
Tracking:
Posted to the web and ready to go...
MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMISSION

June 2007
Prepared by: Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA, Executive Director,
and the Commission Staff
Two sports projects assigned to the COMMISSION NEWS

Commission revealed preliminary designs to
the public during the month of June: Governor Strickland signed the state’s operating budget bill for
the 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 Commission’s project management
funding to the appropriation level of fiscal years 2004-2005. The
Commission’s first priority will be to hire additional project
management staff to oversee the more than 250 projects that have
been assigned to the Commission.
Commission Member Harry Lehman has been appointed to the

board of the School Employees Retirement System by Ohio
Toledo Ice Arena (Lucas County) Treasurer Richard Cordray. Mr. Lehman will fill an unexpired term as
the treasurer’s investment designee, effective immediately. His term
will run through December 2, 2008.
The Commission reimbursed five local project sponsors totaling

more 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 – various
projects
$2,753,237 Schuster Center for
Huntington Park (Franklin County) the Performing Arts
$158,891 Western Reserve
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Historical Society
PROJECT NEWS
Officials from the Western Reserve Historical Society, which operates Hale Farm and Village, have indicated
plans to move forward with their project to renovate two wings of the Jonathan Hale House, the primary building at
the historical village. The project received a $250,000 appropriation in Am. Sub. H.B. 16 of the 126th General Assembly,
and received Commission approval in May 2006; however, construction plans were put on hold when bids came back
higher than anticipated. The project sponsor received revised bids that meet the project budget, and anticipates
construction 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 Appleseed
Heritage Center, Inc. (JAHCI) in correspondence dated June 20, 2007. The letter reiterates the need for JAHCI to
adequately 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 fundraising
campaign, and operating revenue and expense reports, by September 15, 2007. Additional documentation is being
required 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 programming
now 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, which
could include contracting with a new operator, should JAHCI be declared in default by the Commission. The resolution is
expected to be adopted by September 2007.
Commission staff will review the information received from JAHCI and will report to Commission members on progress
and recommended actions as appropriate.
Executive-level comings and goings were reported at several Commission project sites over the last several
weeks. The Dayton Art Institute has announced its hiring of David Brigham as Director and CEO. Brigham will take the
helm on August 20, 2007, and is most recently executive director of the Allentown Art Museum in Pennsylvania (read full
article). 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 his
resignation (read full article). Manu reportedly will continue to serve as a consultant to Sandusky State Theatre, and
leaves 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 vice
president of advancement Love Collins III are leaving the Cincinnati institution for new jobs (read full article). Both
Stambaugh 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, Huntington
Park, 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 will
occupy, 360 Architecture, in association with Moody Nolan, has designed an intimate but state-of-the-art stadium that will
include suites, club seating, and a rooftop patio available for parties. County officials intend to keep Clippers games
affordable, retaining $3 - $6 general admission ticket prices, $3 event parking, and the popular “Dime-A-Dog” nights (read
full article). Huntington Park received a $7 million appropriation in the December 2006 Capital Bill. County officials have
submitted materials to Commission staff, which are currently in assessment for potential placement on the August 2007
meeting agenda. The Commission has engaged sports facility consultants Brailsford & Dunlavey for services including
analysis 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 new
downtown sports arena to the public on June 13, 2007, and announced plans to seek community input in several public
forums. The future arena, which has a $5.5 million state appropriation, is expected to seat up to 10,000 people. County
officials are emphasizing the importance of community input to create a final design, hoping to build broad-based support
for arena events, which will include minor league hockey, concerts, and more (read full article). This project is also moving
forward through the Commission assessment process, including analysis by sports facility consultants Brailsford &
Dunlavey.
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Commission staff met with representatives of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center regarding the
institution’s most recent capital appropriation of $2 million in Am. Sub. H.B. 699 of the 126th General Assembly.
Funding models submitted by Freedom Center representatives in February 2007 indicate that the institution has not made
progress toward completing its capital campaign. Prior approvals from the Commission for the expenditure of state funds
were based upon the understanding that the Freedom Center would set aside funds from its endowment/investment
account that would stand in the place of its capital fundraising shortfall, and that within a short period of time the Freedom
Center 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 build
the Freedom Center were nearly $117.7 million, and the organization’s total received and confirmed funding sources are
approximately $110 million, including state appropriations, resulting in an apparent funding gap of $7.75 million. Although
the 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 capital
project. Commission staff have suggested an expedient solution to achieve full funding for the project, in which the
Freedom Center may identify a guarantor for the $7.75 million funding gap. Such an action would permit Commission staff
to 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 state’s 2008-2009 operating
budget bill. Operating funds were granted to a number of Commission partners, including: $100,000 per year of the
biennium 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 $350,000
per year went to both the Cincinnati Museum Center and the Western Reserve Historical Society. The list also includes
Toledo’s 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 begin
construction on the park, in cooperation with developer Dillin Corp. Plans for the park call for several community gathering
spaces that can be used for outdoor performances, public art, festivals, and other cultural activities. Missing from the list is
the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center; in the original version of the budget, $250,000 per year was set
aside for the museum, but was removed in the House version of the bill. All of the above operating funds are assigned
through other state agencies. The Commission’s statute prohibits the Commission from providing operating funding.
NEW PROJECT PROFILE
The Massillon Museum is a local art and history museum that holds major
collections of photography; costumes and textiles; china, glass and pottery;
domestic appliances; and circus memorabilia. Housed in a 1930s building that was
originally a dry goods store, the museum was renovated in the early 1990s and
opened 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 with
necessary upgrades to its storage area, HVAC system, lighting and security.
The French Art Colony received a $100,000 appropriation in the December 2006
Massillon Museum Capital Bill. Housed in an 1855 Greek Revival building listed on the National
(Stark County) Register of Historic Places, the French Art Colony is located in Gallipolis' Historic
District along the Ohio River. This community arts center offers exhibitions and
workshops, hosts meetings and special events, and sponsors a variety of arts
classes for all ages. Local sponsors plan to use the $100,000 appropriation for
necessary renovations to parking areas, walkways, and ADA-compliant entrances, as
well as improvements to the building's front porch and patio.
FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS
French Art Colony Thursday, August 16, 2007 10:00 A.M. at the Commission Office
(Gallia County) Thursday, November 29, 2007 (starting time and location TBA)
cc: Brian Hoffmeister, Legislative Services Commission

Lori Payne, Office of the Attorney General
Anthony Perry, Office of Budget and Management
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 9:37 AM
To: Tony Capaci; LeeAnne Woods; Jessica Fagan; Kathy Fox; Cheri Miller
Subject: NURFC Execs Leaving
Two 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 George
Mason University in Virginia. Love Collins the Third, executive vice president of advancement, is leaving for a fund-raising
job at Benedict College in South Carolina.
Freedom Center officials haven't decided how to replace the high-paid executives, whose salaries were questioned amid
the museum's financial problems.
The Freedom Center opened in August 2004 and lost more than five million dollars in its first 18 months, leading to
layoffs.
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 Wartel
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 6:18 PM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: RE: NURFC Follow up
I think that the date will have to be much earlier.
-----Original Appointment-----
From: Tony Capaci
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 5:39 PM
To: Dave Wartel; Kathy Fox; LeeAnne Woods
Subject: NURFC Follow up
When: 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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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: FW: Don Murphy Bio
Attachments: Don Murphy Bio-nlh60607.doc
Tracking:
Can you please save all three bios to the S:\ so we can refer to them later?
Thanks.
From: Cheri Miller

To: Kathy Fox
Cc: Dave Wartel; Tony Capaci; LeeAnne Woods
Subject: FW: Don Murphy Bio
The last of the three requested bios for the NURFC representatives is attached.
Thanks
Cheri
From: NHamilton@nurfc.org [mailto:NHamilton@nurfc.org]

To: Cheri Miller
Cc: SRamiah@nurfc.org; SRuhe@nurfc.org
Subject: Don Murphy Bio
Hello Cheri,
Per your request I've attached Don Murphy's bio.
Thanks,
Nicole L. Hamilton
Executive Assistant to the CEO
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 East Freedom Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513.333.7516
Fax: 513.333.7712
nhamilton@nurfc.org
www.freedomcenter.org
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 9:50 AM
To: Jessica Fagan
Subject: Accepted: Rep. Yates re: NURFC
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 12:48 PM
To: LeeAnne Woods
Subject: RE: NURFC
Tracking:
LeeAnne 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 base
Monday morning.
S:\PROJECT MANAGEMENT\1.Cultural Projects\National Underground Railroad Freedom

Center\Correspondence\NURFC Highlights for 5 June 2007 Meeting.doc
Thank you,
D
From: LeeAnne Woods

Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 7:27 AM
To: Dave Wartel
Subject: NURFC
Dave,
Please see below the notes Tony left from out meeting yesterday. I can work on cleaning up the bullet points, confirming
the numbers, and pulling together the supporting documentation to support these points. Please let me know if there is
anything you recall from our conversation that is missing here and anything else you would like to see before we present
this 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 shortfall
o 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 funding
model
Proforma does not adequately account for future capital expenditures (depreciation expense)
We do not see an operating endowment
LeeAnne Woods
Project Analyst
Telephone: 614-752-2774
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: lwoods@culture.ohio.gov
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 Wartel
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 12:00 PM
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: NURFC Notes
Attachments: NURFC Highlights for 5 June 2007 Meeting.doc
Tracking:
Word Doc attached…
David P. Wartel
Telephone: 614-728-3328
Fax: 614-752-2775
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 4:28 PM
To: LeeAnne Woods
Subject: Accepted: Updated: NURFC meeting strategy session
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:01 AM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: Accepted: NURFC
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:46 AM
To: Tony Capaci
Subject: Accepted: NURFC discuss correspondence and appropriation
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 4:03 PM
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: FW: letter scans
Tracking:
From: Jessica Fagan

To: Dave Wartel
Subject: letter scans
S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Kearney, Sen\Kearney

NURFC update 05.11.07 scan.pdf

NURFC update 05.11.07 scan.pdf
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: NURFC Letter
Tracking:
Here is the link to the PDF:
S:\PROJECT MANAGEMENT\1.Cultural Projects\National Undergrond Rairoad Freedom Center\Correspondence\Letter

to S. Mills 2007-05-11.pdf
Legislator letters will be to you momentarily.
-D
David P. Wartel
Telephone: 614-728-3328
Fax: 614-752-2775
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 10:52 PM
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: RE: need info
S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Yates,

Rep\Yates NURFC update 05.10.07.doc
From: Kathy Fox

To: Dave Wartel
Subject: need info
Importance: High
Dave,
I am reviewing Jessica’s Rep. Yates letter on NURFC. I would like to edit / add comments electronically, but there is no
filepath on the doc. Do you know where it is located on S? It’s not in the same place as Tony’s Sandra Mills letter…
Thx,
K
Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA

Executive Director
Vox: 614.752.2770
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: kfox@culture.ohio.gov
kfox@post.harvard.edu
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
To: Jessica Fagan
Subject: RE: legislator letters
Tracking:
Jessica 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 late
tomorrow.
-D
From: Jessica Fagan

Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 11:31 AM
To: Dave Wartel
Subject: 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 the
state’s interest in the full funding discussion with this project and what risk would be involved if the state put the add’l $2M
into the project, which is already built. Does that make sense?

NURFC 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 that
letter together.
Thank you!
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
To: Tony Capaci; Samantha Cothern; LeeAnne Woods
Subject: RE: NURFC
Tracking:
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?
From: Tony Capaci
To: Dave Wartel; Samantha Cothern; LeeAnne Woods
Subject: NURFC
When: 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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Dave Wartel
Subject: Assessment Part II
Location: DW's Ofc
Start: Wed 3/28/2007 11:00 AM

End: Wed 3/28/2007 12:00 PM
Show Time As: Tentative
Recurrence: (none)
Meeting Status: Not yet responded
Organizer: Dave Wartel

Required Attendees: Dave Wartel; Samantha Cothern; LeeAnne Woods
NURFC, Pro Football HOF
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:46 PM
To: LeeAnne Woods
Subject: Accepted: Discussion of NURFC
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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 4:01 PM
To: Colin A. McBride
Subject: RE: NURFC
Tracking:
Colin A. McBride Read: 1/10/2007 4:02 PM
No problem!
_____________________________________________
From: Colin A. McBride
To: Dave Wartel
Subject: RE: NURFC
Thanks for making your schedule flexible Dave.
Colin A. McBride
Project Manager
Telephone: 614-752-2774
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: cmcbride@culture.ohio.gov
From: Dave Wartel
When: 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 Wartel
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From: Dave Wartel
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 4:43 PM
To: Jerry Emig
Subject: FW: October 2006 Monthly Report to the Commission
From: Kathy Fox

To: 'Pizzuti, Ron'; 'Barbara S. Robinson (gibsonma@aol.com)'; 'Otto Budig'; 'FAIA Paul G. Sieben
(paulsieben@leantrak.com)'; 'George Oberer SR'; 'dgoodman@mailr.sen.state.oh.us'; 'Shawn N. Webster
(district53@ohr.state.oh.us)'; 'Adam Brandt (akbrandt@vssp.com)'; 'Harry J. Lehman (harcharret@aol.com)'; Julie T.
Kunkel (julie.kunkel@ey.com); Booker, Roger; julie.henahan@oac.state.oh.us
Cc: Dave Wartel; Admin
Subject: 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 29
Commission Meeting today or Monday. Please let me know if you have questions or need any additional information.
Thanks,
Kathy
Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA

Executive Director
Vox: 614.752.2770
Fax: 614-752-2775
e-mail: kfox@culture.ohio.gov
kfox@post.harvard.edu

October 2006
COMMISSION NEWS
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Commission Projects Seeking The fourth quarter Commission meeting is set for November 29 at 10 a.m. at the
Additional Capital Appropriations Commission offices (20 East Broad Street, Suite 200). Commission members will
in the 2007-2008 Capital Bill: receive their meeting notebooks by November 6. Executive Director Kathy Fox will
schedule a briefing call with each member to determine if additional materials are
needed 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 been
set up for you to access materials for this and future Commission meetings. Paper
copies of these materials will be sent to any commission member upon request.
Pro Football Hall of Fame - $2.5m
Although there are just two project approval-related resolutions to consider –
Armory Youth Center (London) and COSI Toledo – the Commission’s fourth
quarter meeting will include a full agenda. The Commission will hear from
representatives of the Sandusky State Theatre and the Johnny Appleseed Heritage
Center and Outdoor Drama on the status of the operations of those facilities. The
Commission will also be asked to approve updated project assessment guidelines and
other administrative matters.
Legal agreements for all five projects that were approved by the Commission at
the May 2006 meeting have been signed, continuing our success in executing
project legal documents within six months of Commission approval. Agreements
were completed in October for the Hale Farm and Village (Bath) and the Western
Reserve Historical Society’s (WRHS) East Boulevard Phase I project (Cleveland).
Agreements have been executed with two of the four projects approved at the August
Cincinnati Museum Center - $1.0m 2006 meeting: Foundation Community Theatre (Canton) and the WRHS East
Boulevard Phase II project. The agreements process is ongoing with Chester Academy
and the Oxford Community Arts Center. Additionally, legal agreements have been sent
for signature to representatives of the Cincinnati Museum Center, the local sponsors of
the Charles A. Eulett Education Center–Edge of Appalachia Museum project (see
project note below).
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)
COSI Columbus - $1.0m
$ 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 billion statewide for what is expected to be $90-$120 million
Schuster Center - $5.5 m
available for community capital projects, according to a recent report in
Gongwer, the news service that covers issues in and around Ohio's government
and political systems. Commission projects from the state’s major metropolitan areas that are seeking additional
appropriations 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);
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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 ($1.5
million); Cincinnati Museum Center ($1.25 million); Ensemble Theatre ($1 million); Riverbend Pavilion ($1 million); Art
Academy 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 various
communities’ 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 Ohio’s cultural venues. In the past year, 16 cultural institutions have had to replace
or prepare for the pending departure of their top executive, including at the Beck Center for the Arts, Cincinnati Art
Museum, Cincinnati Ballet Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Institute of
Music, Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati), COSI Columbus, Dayton Art Institute, National Underground Railroad
Freedom Center, Taft Museum of Art, Stambaugh Auditorium, Reese–Peters House, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Westcott
House and the Western Reserve Historical Society. This follows a national trend documented by CompassPoint’s 2001
and 2006 studies on non-profit leadership, both of which found that 75% of non-profit executive directors planned to leave
their organizations within five years. The trend also appears to be a reflection of the corporate world. The Oct. 30 issue of
Business Week reports 1,112 corporate chief executives have left their positions this year, including those at Ford Motor
Company, Kraft Foods, Nike and RadioShack. The total is on pace to exceed last year’s 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 Greater
Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, 17 area arts and cultural organizations offered events at no cost or reduced
rates on October 18. The aim of the day’s performances was to show voters a sample of Greater Cleveland’s arts and
culture 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 Know”
featured in the Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) 2007 calendar. Commission
member Julie Kunkel was featured in the inaugural WELD calendar in 2005. The 2007 calendar will be
premiered at a reception on November 8 at the Rebecca Ibel Gallery at Miranova in Columbus. Please
contact 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 be
accomplished 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 be
consolidated into a single position, administrative coordinator.
OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
The Ohio Historical Society’s Board of Trustees elected its officers for 2006-2007: Dr. Richard Ruppert of Toledo as
president; 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.
PROJECT NEWS
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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 $2
million grant announced in October. The state of Ohio’s $7.7 million in capital bill appropriations tops the list of major
contributions to the museum’s capital campaign that is funding the addition. The Commission has reimbursed the project
more than $5.7 million to date.
Beck Center for the Arts (Lakewood): According to recent news reports, the Beck Center will stay in Lakewood and
form a partnership with city schools to create an arts-education academy that would anchor a possible cultural district in
Lakewood's west end. The plans are a long way from fruition, according to published reports, with as much as $20 million
needing to be raised and decisions to be made about which buildings to demolish, renovate or construct. The Beck Center
has a $100,000 appropriation for capital improvements through the Commission. The funds will not be released until the
Beck Center’s finances are in order and future operations are understood. An initial $100,000 appropriation that was used
for an improvements project at the Center is currently being held in escrow. The escrow was agreed to by the
Commission and Beck Center officials as a way to assist in its financial recovery efforts. The agreement was approved by
the 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 to
article.)
Charles A. Eulett Education Center–Edge of Appalachia Museum (West Union): Commission staff is working to
complete the execution of legal agreements for the project following dismissal of the federal lawsuit challenging property
rights where the education center is to be built, and approval of title work by outside counsel. The cooperative use
agreement and construction administration and funding agreement have been signed by the project sponsor, Cincinnati
Museum Center. The Commission approved the education and training center project, and the expenditure of $1.85
million in state funds, at its February 2006 meeting, and approved a three-month extension of time for execution of
agreements in August.
Cleveland Institute of Music: David Cerone, who has guided the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) as president since
1985, 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 capital
campaign 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 CIM
project, which has $1.5 million in state appropriations, and the expenditure of funds was approved by the Commission at
its November 2005 meeting. The approval included the caveat that the project must be fully funded prior to
reimbursement. Commission staff is currently reviewing the CIM’s fundraising report, and comparing it with the actual
project 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 Arts
Center (CAC) while CAC's board continues the search to replace former director Linda Schearer, who resigned last
month. Goodman is in the running for the permanent position. Shearer, director of the CAC since July 2004, resigned
Sept. 1 to pursue other interests.
COSI Toledo: The Toledo Blade has endorsed Issue 11, COSI Toledo's levy request that would generate $1.4 million
annually for the science center. From the editorial: "While we realize that the odds are stacked against passage of the
0.167-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 organization’s funding model as “unsustainable.” Commission staff continues to
monitor the organization’s financial situation. Approximately $1.2 million remains from a $1.9 million appropriation to COSI
for new exhibit development and improvements. (Link to article.)
Great Lakes Historical Society (Vermilion): Officials from the Historical Society, which owns and operates the Inland
Seas Maritime Museum located in Vermilion, presented their vision for a new museum along the Lorain waterfront to
Lorain City Council in October. The proposed project will cost approximately $10 million, according to a published report
that attributed the figure to Historical Society Executive Director Chris Gillcrist. The report also stated that $5 million is
needed 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. That
project was not undertaken by the Historical Society, and they instead have been pursuing the relocation plans. The
Commission would need to review and approve a project at the new site if the Society hopes to use $475,000 in state
funds for the project. (Link to article.)
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Cincinnati): The Freedom
Center, whose leaders are seeking $2.85 million in the next capital bill to help
offset the facility’s operating costs, has introduced audio tours of the Freedom
Center narrated by Hollywood stars Angela Bassett (far left) and Vanessa Williams
(left). The Freedom Center provides a phone-like device for visitors taking the
audio tour at no extra charge. The device can be held to the ear or plugged into
headphones, which the museum also provides. While the Center continues to
receive national attention, its financial performance has not met projections. The two-year-old Freedom
Center lost $5.5 million in its first 18 months, according to published reports. Commission project manager Colin McBride
will meet with the Center’s 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 $4.15
million in fiscal year 2006.
Steamship William G. Mather (Cleveland): The Harbor Heritage Society, which operates the Mather Museum, has
transferred its collections, assets and $600,000 annual business operation, including six full- and part-time employees, to
the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) as was forecast last month in this report. The transfer will not affect the Mather
Museum’s $100,000 state appropriation as long as the appropriation is used for improvements to the steamship. An
improvements project at the museum has not yet been presented to the Commission for approval.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 10 a.m. at the Commission’s office

Thursday, 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)

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Dave Wartel
From: Dave Wartel
To: Kathy Fox
Subject: October2006.htm
Here is the link to the web version:

Commission Projects Seeking http://www.culture.ohio.gov/commission/monthly_reports/October2006.htm
Additional Capital Appropriations
in the 2007-2008 Capital Bill:
Pro Football Hall of Fame - $2.5m

October 2006
COMMISSION NEWS
The fourth quarter Commission meeting is set for November 29 at 10 a.m. at the
Commission offices (20 East Broad Street, Suite 200). Commission members will
receive their meeting notebooks by November 6. Executive Director Kathy Fox will
schedule a briefing call with each member to determine if additional materials are
needed 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:
Cincinnati Museum Center - $1.0m
http://culture.ohio.gov/commission.htm. Please bookmark this page, as it has been
set up for you to access materials for this and future Commission meetings. Paper
copies 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 Commission’s fourth
quarter meeting will include a full agenda. The Commission will hear from
representatives of the Sandusky State Theatre and the Johnny Appleseed Heritage
Center and Outdoor Drama on the status of the operations of those facilities. The
Commission will also be asked to approve updated project assessment guidelines and
other administrative matters.
Legal agreements for all five projects that were approved by the Commission at
the May 2006 meeting have been signed, continuing our success in executing
COSI Columbus - $1.0m project legal documents within six months of Commission approval. Agreements
were completed in October for the Hale Farm and Village (Bath) and the Western
Reserve Historical Society’s (WRHS) East Boulevard Phase I project (Cleveland).
Agreements have been executed with two of the four projects approved at the August
2006 meeting: Foundation Community Theatre (Canton) and the WRHS East
Boulevard Phase II project. The agreements process is ongoing with Chester Academy
and the Oxford Community Arts Center. Additionally, legal agreements have been sent
for signature to representatives of the Cincinnati Museum Center, the local sponsors of
Schuster Center - $5.5 m the Charles A. Eulett Education Center–Edge of Appalachia Museum project (see
project note below).
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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 billion
statewide for what is expected to be $90-$120 million available for community capital projects, according to a
recent report in Gongwer, the news service that covers issues in and around Ohio's government and political
systems. Commission projects from the state’s major metropolitan areas that are seeking additional appropriations
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);
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 ($1.5
million); Cincinnati Museum Center ($1.25 million); Ensemble Theatre ($1 million); Riverbend Pavilion ($1 million); Art
Academy 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 various
communities’ 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 Ohio’s cultural venues. In the past year, 16 cultural institutions have had to replace
or prepare for the pending departure of their top executive, including at the Beck Center for the Arts, Cincinnati Art
Museum, Cincinnati Ballet Center, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Institute of
Music, Contemporary Arts Center (Cincinnati), COSI Columbus, Dayton Art Institute, National Underground Railroad
Freedom Center, Taft Museum of Art, Stambaugh Auditorium, Reese–Peters House, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Westcott
House and the Western Reserve Historical Society. This follows a national trend documented by CompassPoint’s 2001
and 2006 studies on non-profit leadership, both of which found that 75% of non-profit executive directors planned to leave
their organizations within five years. The trend also appears to be a reflection of the corporate world. The Oct. 30 issue of
Business Week reports 1,112 corporate chief executives have left their positions this year, including those at Ford Motor
Company, Kraft Foods, Nike and RadioShack. The total is on pace to exceed last year’s 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 Greater
Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, 17 area arts and cultural organizations offered events at no cost or reduced
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rates on October 18. The aim of the day’s performances was to show voters a sample of Greater Cleveland’s arts and
culture 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 Know”
featured in the Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) 2007 calendar. Commission
member Julie Kunkel was featured in the inaugural WELD calendar in 2005. The 2007 calendar will be
premiered at a reception on November 8 at the Rebecca Ibel Gallery at Miranova in Columbus. Please
contact 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 be
accomplished 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 be
consolidated into a single position, administrative coordinator.
OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
The Ohio Historical Society’s Board of Trustees elected its officers for 2006-2007: Dr. Richard Ruppert of Toledo as
president; 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.
PROJECT NEWS
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 $2
million grant announced in October. The state of Ohio’s $7.7 million in capital bill appropriations tops the list of major
contributions to the museum’s capital campaign that is funding the addition. The Commission has reimbursed the project
more than $5.7 million to date.
Beck Center for the Arts (Lakewood): According to recent news reports, the Beck Center will stay in Lakewood and
form a partnership with city schools to create an arts-education academy that would anchor a possible cultural district in
Lakewood's west end. The plans are a long way from fruition, according to published reports, with as much as $20 million
needing to be raised and decisions to be made about which buildings to demolish, renovate or construct. The Beck Center
has a $100,000 appropriation for capital improvements through the Commission. The funds will not be released until the
Beck Center’s finances are in order and future operations are understood. An initial $100,000 appropriation that was used
for an improvements project at the Center is currently being held in escrow. The escrow was agreed to by the
Commission and Beck Center officials as a way to assist in its financial recovery efforts. The agreement was approved by
the 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 to
article.)
Charles A. Eulett Education Center–Edge of Appalachia Museum (West Union): Commission staff is working to
complete the execution of legal agreements for the project following dismissal of the federal lawsuit challenging property
rights where the education center is to be built, and approval of title work by outside counsel. The cooperative use
agreement and construction administration and funding agreement have been signed by the project sponsor, Cincinnati
Museum Center. The Commission approved the education and training center project, and the expenditure of $1.85
million in state funds, at its February 2006 meeting, and approved a three-month extension of time for execution of
agreements in August.
Cleveland Institute of Music: David Cerone, who has guided the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) as president since
1985, 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 capital
campaign 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 CIM
project, which has $1.5 million in state appropriations, and the expenditure of funds was approved by the Commission at
its November 2005 meeting. The approval included the caveat that the project must be fully funded prior to
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reimbursement. Commission staff is currently reviewing the CIM’s fundraising report, and comparing it with the actual
project 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 Arts
Center (CAC) while CAC's board continues the search to replace former director Linda Schearer, who resigned last
month. Goodman is in the running for the permanent position. Shearer, director of the CAC since July 2004, resigned
Sept. 1 to pursue other interests.
COSI Toledo: The Toledo Blade has endorsed Issue 11, COSI Toledo's levy request that would generate $1.4 million
annually for the science center. From the editorial: "While we realize that the odds are stacked against passage of the
0.167-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 organization’s funding model as “unsustainable.” Commission staff continues to
monitor the organization’s financial situation. Approximately $1.2 million remains from a $1.9 million appropriation to COSI
for new exhibit development and improvements. (Link to article.)
Great Lakes Historical Society (Vermilion): Officials from the Historical Society, which owns and operates the Inland
Seas Maritime Museum located in Vermilion, presented their vision for a new museum along the Lorain waterfront to
Lorain City Council in October. The proposed project will cost approximately $10 million, according to a published report
that attributed the figure to Historical Society Executive Director Chris Gillcrist. The report also stated that $5 million is
needed 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. That
project was not undertaken by the Historical Society, and they instead have been pursuing the relocation plans. The
Commission would need to review and approve a project at the new site if the Society hopes to use $475,000 in state
funds for the project. (Link to article.)
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (Cincinnati): The Freedom

Center, whose leaders are seeking $2.85 million in the next capital bill to help
offset the facility’s operating costs, has introduced audio tours of the Freedom
Center narrated by Hollywood stars Angela Bassett (far left) and Vanessa Williams
(left). The Freedom Center provides a phone-like device for visitors taking the
audio tour at no extra charge. The device can be held to the ear or plugged into
headphones, which the museum also provides. While the Center continues to
receive national attention, its financial performance has not met projections. The two-year-old Freedom
Center lost $5.5 million in its first 18 months, according to published reports. Commission project manager Colin McBride
will meet with the Center’s 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 $4.15
million in fiscal year 2006.
Steamship William G. Mather (Cleveland): The Harbor Heritage Society, which operates the Mather Museum, has
transferred its collections, assets and $600,000 annual business operation, including six full- and part-time employees, to
the Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) as was forecast last month in this report. The transfer will not affect the Mather
Museum’s $100,000 state appropriation as long as the appropriation is used for improvements to the steamship. An
improvements project at the museum has not yet been presented to the Commission for approval.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 10 a.m. at the Commission’s office

Thursday, 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)

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Dave Wartel

From: Dave Wartel

TC – check your e‐mail “To” ‐ Lorain County Historical Society’s Starr House Rehabilitation (706@ocfcsp.oasfc.local)

"Tony Capaci" <tcapaci@culture.ohio.gov> To <GDowdell@nurfc.org>

Those are my rambling thoughts. I hope they’re helpful.

From: Kathy Fox

Thanks Jessica. See comments below, in blue

From: Jessica Fagan

From: Kathy Fox

From: Dave Wartel

From: Jessica Fagan

From: Jessica Fagan

From: Tony Capaci

See comments in doc.

From: Jessica Fagan

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

S:\LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY\Legislator Information\Legislator Correspondence\Yates, Rep\Yates

From: Tony Capaci

From: Tony Capaci

updated to include timeframes

Outcomes for NURFC Punchlist Memo Meeting; 8/01/07

Decision/Action: Edits to Draft Memo

Decision/Action: Copies of Letter

Decision/Action: Governor’s office to be included in loop

Decision/Action: Representative Yates to get blind copy

Start: Wed 8/1/2007 1:30 PM

Meeting Status: Not yet responded

Organizer: Dave Wartel

Posted to the web and ready to go...

MONTHLY REPORT TO THE COMMISSION

Two sports projects assigned to the COMMISSION NEWS

Commission Member Harry Lehman has been appointed to the

The Commission reimbursed five local project sponsors totaling

$675,920 Akron Art Museum

NEW PROJECT PROFILE

FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS

cc: Brian Hoffmeister, Legislative Services Commission

Two top execs leaving Freedom Center

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

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

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

From: Cheri Miller

From: NHamilton@nurfc.org [mailto:NHamilton@nurfc.org]

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

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From: LeeAnne Woods

Word Doc attached…

From: Jessica Fagan

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Here is the link to the PDF:

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Legislator letters will be to you momentarily.

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From: Kathy Fox

Kathleen M. Fox, FASLA

From: Jessica Fagan

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Updated financials look encouraging

Start: Wed 3/28/2007 11:00 AM

Meeting Status: Not yet responded

Organizer: Dave Wartel

$1,500,264 – various Ohio Historical Center projects

Allen County: Lima Cultural Facility ($1 million);

$1,500,264 – various Ohio Historical Center projects

Allen County: Lima Cultural Facility ($1 million);