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1. HRONOLOGY
OF THE LATEST ACTIVITIES
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2003.
The SOS SYNAGOGUE Foundation accepted the proposal of Gábor Demeter,
arch. expert associate of the Inter Municipal Institute for the
Protection of Monuments in Subotica, for the new purpose of the
Synagogue in Subotica to be used as an international / regional
(with Hungary & Romania) cultural centre for Jews and others.
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September 12 and 13, 2003.
a celebration has been held on the 100th aniversary of the
construction of the Synagogue in Subotica. Related to this programme,
Gabor Demeter, arh. expert associate of the Inter
Municipal Institute for the Protection of
Monuments in Subotica has held a multi medial presentation of the
Program of the restoration and revitalization of the Synagogue in
Subotica.
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At the end of 2003, documentation
(designs) for undertaking protective measures on the external surface
(roof construction, and belonging elements, and the facades) has been
completed by the experts of the Inter Municipal Institute for Monument
Preservation, Subotica with the financial support of the Ministry of
Culture and Media of Republic of Serbia.
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At the end of 2003.
a competition has been completed on the construction of a
temporary protective fence arround the building site of the
Syinagogue, to stop further threats by vandalism. The works will start
these days.
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At the end of 2003,
all of the new glazed roof tiles and ridge tiles purchased from the
ZSOLNAY CERAMICS MANUFACTURE in PÉCS, R. of
Hungary. has been delivered to Subotica. The
total price of the contract was 83.400 EUR.
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As we plan to start with the
construction works on the conservation and reconstruction of the roof
structure and glazed tile cover of the Synagogue, during this building
season, a competition is on now, in order to select the best constructor
company, to execute the works.
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DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING
SOURCES:
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WORLD MONUMENTS FUND (JEWISH
HERITAGE GRANT PROGRAM)
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For the year of 2003,
US$60.000,00 approved.
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(US$30.000,00)
already transferred to the bank account of the “SOS SYNAGOGUE”
FOUNDATION - to cover the part of the costs of the technical measures on
the part of the roof and belonging elements. These are spent for the
purchase of the glazed roof tiles from the Zsolnay Factory. The rest of
(US$30.000,00) is expected to be transferred to the bank account
of the “SOS SYNAGOGUE” FOUNDATION - to cover the part of the further
costs of the technical measures on the roof and belonging elements.
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Municipality of Subotica
(“SOS SINAGOGA” FOUNDATION)
- for the year of 2002:
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The amount of money awarded for this
project along with the date of award: 1.190.000,00 SCD (1 US$ = 60 SCD)
- US$20.000,00
- for the year of 2003:
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The amount of money awarded for this
project along with the date of award: 1.310.000,00 SCD (1 US$ = 60 SCD)
- US$ 21.833,00
- for the year of 2004:
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The amount of money awarded for this
project from the local budget is 3.000.000,00 SCD. (momentary course of
1 US$ = 57 SCD) – US$52.631.00
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2003, The Ministry of Culture and
Media awarded to the Inter Municipal
Institute for Monument Preservation, Subotica
1.914.761,00 SCD
(US$ 34.192,00) for the completing the documentation (designs)
for undertaking protective measures on the external surface (roof
construction, and belonging elements, and the facades) – Phase 1.1.
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For the year of 2004., Inter
Municipal Institute for Monument Preservation, Subotica applied with
3.654.000,00 SCD
(US$ 65.250,00) for financial assistance from
the Ministry of Culture and Media of Republic of Serbia for
completing the documentation for undertaking protective measures in the
interiour, with designing all of the correct plumbing, heating and
electricity installations, supporting functions related to the new
purpose of the object – Phase 1.2. No results received yet.
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February
2004, the Inter Municipal Institute for Monument Preservation, Subotica
applied for financial assistance from the UNESCO PARTICIPATION
PROGRAMME 2003-2004 with US$45.900,00 for the
conservation, restauration and reconstruction of the external surfaces –
phase 2.1 & 2.2. No answer yet.
Report completed by Gabor Demeter, arch.
conserver
(Expert associate of the Inter Municipal
Institute for the Protection of Monuments in Subotica)
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