TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Mark Leyman, Parks and Recreation Director
Martin Betz, Cultural Arts Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Request to Approve the Open Invitation Process for the 2014-2015 Sculpture Garden Program, Locate One Additional Sculpture to the Entry Plaza of the Creative Art Center, and Appropriate $21,000 from the Public Art Trust Fund for 7 Sculptures (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the open Invitation process for the 2014-2015 Sculpture Garden Program, locate one additional sculpture to the entry plaza of the Art Center, and appropriate $21,000 from the Public Art Trust Fund.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications on the general fund associated with the recommended action. On December 15, 2009, Resolution No. 6237 was approved by City Council, and $100,000 of the Public Art Trust was committed for the annual Sculpture Garden Program; the current balance is $30,617. The cost for the 2014 - 2015 Sculpture Garden Exhibition of seven sculptures in total is $21,000, which leaves a committed balance of $9,617.86. The unrestricted balance in the Public Art Trust Fund is $121,393.36.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the City's 2002 Work Plan, the City Council directed the Cultural Arts Commission to begin research and create a proposal for an Outdoor Sculpture Garden. The artworks contained in the Garden would rotate on an annual or semi-annual basis.
The purpose of the Sculpture Garden is to display a variety of public artwork in a community setting that promotes thoughtful introspection and contemplation of public art; to bring enjoyment to our residents and visitors; and to cultivate and sustain a sense of community pride.
The Sculpture Garden's inaugural installation took place...
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