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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 12/19/2000 - RESOLUTION 2000-154 APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM TH AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 35 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 19, 2000 STAFF: Ellen Martin SUBJECT: Resolution 2000-154 Approving Expenditures from the Art in Public Places Reserve Accounts in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Commission of Twenty-two Sculptures to Enhance Light Poles along Mason Street Between Mountain Avenue and Maple Street. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. The Art in Public Places Board unanimously recommends adoption of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The funds for this item have been appropriated in the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund. The Art in Public Places program has a maintenance fund for the long-term care of this sculpture. The Civic Center Four Corners Project places artwork in the public right of way area of Mason Street. The project is funded by (1%) money from the Civic Center Projects, which include the Parking Structure and Office Building, as well as from the Transit Center and the temporary parking lot projects. 7EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This Resolution relates to the Civic Center Light Pole Enhancement Sculpture Project and would appropriate the $35,280 for construction, installation, contingency and artist fees. As part of the Four Corners Project, this artwork will create a consistent corridor effect in the new Civic Center Area. The light pole enhancement sculpture designs will reflect the designs of Andrew Dufford's bronze pavers, already created and partially installed in the sidewalks along the corridor. In addition to the positive aesthetic impact the artwork will have on the streetscape, it will speak to the history of Fort Collins and the activities in each of the new Civic Center Structures: Civic, Judicial, Transportation, and Commerce. BACKGROUND: Section 23-303 of the Code which was added to the Code in 1995, established the Art in Public Places Reserve Account, and designated it for the use in the acquisition or leasing or works of art, maintenance, repair of display of works of art, administrative expenses related to the Art in Public Places Program, in accordance with the Art in Public Places Guidelines adopted by the Council in Ordinance No. 20, 1995. The Council permanently adopted the Art in Public Places Program, and reenacted City Code Chapter 23, Article IX, with certain modifications in 1998. DATE: December 19, 2000 2 ITEM NUMBER: 35 The Project Team selected five artist finalists from a pre-approved roster of artists. The APP Board selects artists for the roster using the City's competitive bid process. The Project Team reviewed artists' application materials and made their selection using the City's competitive bid process. Artist Andrew Dufford is regionally known for his public art and currently has major pieces in many Colorado cities. Mr. Dufford will work with City Facility staff and the contractor to install the approximately 30"h x 44"w powder-cated painted aluminum sculptures. They will be mounted above the recommended 10'6"height to deter vandalism. In a comprehensive outreach effort, Art in Public Places staff presented the proposed project to the Civic Center Project community: Larimer County Commissioners (Justice Center), Civic Center Office Building Design Team, Downtown Transit Center Design Team, and Civic Center Parking Structure Management. Staff fielded questions and processed feed back from each of these meetings. Graphic renderings of the proposed work of art are attached as exhibits "A" and `B," respectively. The final artwork may vary from this description. RESOLUTION 2000-154 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNTS IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES FUND FOR THE COMMISSION OF TWENTY-TWO SCULPTURES TO ENHANCE LIGHT POLES ALONG MASON STREET BETWEEN MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND MAPLE STREET WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23-304 of the City Code, one percent (1%) of the funds appropriated for Cottonwood Park was required to be set aside in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund,for use in the acquisition or leasing of works of art,maintenance,repair or display of works of art, and administrative expenses related to the Art in Public Places Program,in accordance with the Art in Public Places Guidelines adopted by Council in Ordinance No. 47, 1998 (the"Guidelines"); and WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of constructing the Civic Center Office Building and Downtown Transit Center,and has previously completed the construction of the Civic Center Parking Structure (collectively referred to as the "Projects"); and WHEREAS,the Art in Public Places Board(the`Board")evaluated the proposal of Andrew Dufford, design artist for the Project, at its April 19, 2000, regular meeting, pursuant to the Guidelines; and WHEREAS, based on that evaluation, the Board voted unanimously to recommend artist Andrew Dufford's proposal of twenty-two aluminum sculptures to be mounted on light poles along Mason Street (the "Sculptures") for the Projects; and WHEREAS,the estimated cost to create the Sculptures, including commission of the artist, fabrication, installation and contingency for the Sculptures, is $35,280; and WHEREAS, those funds are available in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund,and will be appropriated as part of the 2001 budget,to provide for the artist design fees, fabrication, installation and contingency for the Sculptures; and WHEREAS, Section 23-308 of the City Code requires that the Board's selection of the recommended art for the Civic Center Parking Structure be presented for Council review and approval, because the cost of the art exceeds $10,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DOLLARS ($35,280) from the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Sculptures to enhance light poles along Mason Street in the Civic Center Facilities project area, proposed by artist Andrew Dufford, the • conceptual design of which was selected and approved by the Art in Public Places Board on April 19, 2000. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 19th day of December A.D. 2000. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Cultural, Library and Recreational Services Lincoln Center City of Fort Collins i. Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin CRB Liaison: Joan Day =Clairperson: ger Sherman 223-7577 (w) nna Gram MEMBERS PRESENT: Libby Dale, Michael Histand, Alan Howe, Deanna Gram, Jane Liska-Smith, Roger Sherman, Susan Sternlieb MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Libby Colbert, Mike Powers, Matt Day I. Call to order 3:32 p.m. —Mr. Sherman II. Consideration of the agenda III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of March 15, 2000 Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes Ms. Dale seconded Approved unanimously W. Citizen Participation None V. Cottonwood Glen Park Mr. Sherman introduced Matt Day of Park Planning and Development. Ms. Martin gave ahistory of the project. Mr. Day reported on the 15-acre neighborhood park. Spring Creek runs through this park, which will include a sports field and a multi-use sports court. The park also includes a playground and a 2-3 acre lake. The park is organically designed and maintains the natural character of the surrounding. Park Planning and Development (PP&D) maintained much of the • original vegetation and Mr. Day mentioned that there are two, debarked, cottonwood trees available to be used as part of the project. Opportune locations 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins,CO 80521-2646 • (970)221-6735 • FAX(970)484-0424 for art include the area just east of the shelter, the pond, and the area between the core area and the pond. The board discussed options for adding artists to the team. One option included having a pre-proposal meeting at which the RFP would be available. The attending artists would have the opportunity to see the park site and project managers would give a presentation and answer questions about the project. Ms. Gram moved to mail an announcement for a pre-proposal meeting, distribute the RFP at the meeting and then begin the regular open competition process. Ms. Liska Smith Seconded. Unanimously Approved Vl. Civic Center Ms. Colbert presented Andrew Dufford's light pole enhancement sculpture prototype for approval. The board discussed quality, safety, and location issues. Ms. Dale moved to accept Mr. Dufford's artwork and transfer money from the Civic Center Parking Structure Project budget to cover the extra cost of the light pole enhancement sculptures. Mr. Howe seconded Yes: Ms. Liska Smith, Ms. Gram, Ms. Sternlieb No: Mr. Histand abstained The Board suggested that staff include a description/explanation of Andrew Dufford's bronze pavers on the Art in Public Places web page. VII. Civic Center Office Building Ms. Martin distributed a draft of the project's Request for Proposals for the Board's review. Ms. Martin reported that adding an artist to the team is a timely issue and suggested that the Board hold a Special Meeting in early June to review artists' proposals. The Board scheduled a Special Meeting for June 7"', 3:30 PM to review proposals for the Civic Center Office Building project. Ms. Liska-Smith moved to approve the Request for Proposals as presented. Ms. Sternlieb Seconded Unanimously approved Vill. Retreat Ms. Martin reintroduced the Design Consultant Process issue that was raised at an earlier meeting. She suggested that the Board arrange a retreat to discuss, re-evaluate, and clarify the Design Consultant process. The Board agreed that a retreat was prudent to the future of the Design Consultant Program and asked staff to arrange at date. IX. Other Business Ms. Martin announced the Arts Dialogue on Art in Public Places to be held at the Union Colony Civic Center on Friday, May 5t'. She asked Board members to contact her if they are interested in attending. Mr. Sherman reported on a meeting that Chairs of the various Boards had with Mayor Martinez and John Fischbach to discuss ways to raise interest in • Boards and Commissions. Mr. Sherman will compose a letter to Fort Collins Coloradoan to raise the awareness of the APP Board's duties. The Board also mentioned that it would be helpful to arrange a meeting with APP boards from other cities to discuss and compare programs. Ms. Dale announced that she would be absent at the May Board Meeting. X. Adjournment 5:18 Respectfully submitted, Li Libby Colbert Program Assistant 2wHtair & c G r! t f i v, x ;J-777 Ad