HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/05/2009 - RESOLUTION 2009-044 APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TH ITEM NUMBER: 22
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: May 5, 2009
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ellen Martin
SUBJECT
Resolution 2009-044 Approving the Acceptance of the Proposed Donation of the Sculpture
"Transcend."
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
The Art in Public Places Board has reviewed the art donation at its February 18, 2009 meeting and
approves this piece and requests that the City Council accept this work of art on behalf of the City.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact the City's General Fund. The design, construction and installation costs
will be paid for by donors.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Resolution approves the donation of artwork,a sculpture entitled"Transcend"by artist Collen
Nyanhongo, to the City. The sculpture will become part of the City's Art in Public Places
collection.
BACKGROUND
The Art in Public Places Guidelines state that all works of art with a value over$10,000 donated to
the City of Fort Collins that are to be placed in a public area, must be approved by the APP Board.
Once approved, the Board recommends that City Council accept the work of art on behalf of the
City. The City is to accept ownership and responsibility for maintenance only of works of art that
meets the objectives of the APP program. The work of art must also meet the criteria for works of
art and site selection set forth in the guidelines.
The sculpture, "Transcend" was created in Old Town Square by artist Collen Nyanhongo. The
community watched as the artist carved the sculpture from marble. This donation is by Neenan
Family L.L.L.P. The sculpture will be relocated to the southwest corner of North Mason and Maple
Streets.
May 5, 2009 -2- Item No. 22
The Downtown Development Authority will partner with the City's Art in Public Places Program
to create another art attraction in the same location in Old Town Square this summer.
City staff and the APP Board considered a variety of sites in the downtown area for the donated
sculpture. Sites at Library Park,Lee Martinez Park, Washington Park, Civic Center Park and along
the Poudre River Trail were explored. The size,scale and bright white color of the sculpture did not
relate to the expansive park settings. It would simply be out of place. The many locations along the
Poudre Trail in the downtown area were too remote and didn't give high enough visibility to the
sculpture. The sculpture would just appear out of place. The size, scale and color did not relate well
to the open, natural setting. Staff and the Board also believe the sculpture would be very prone to
graffiti if it were located along the trail. It could be treated with an anti-graffiti coating but this is
fairly expensive and would not stop the piece from being tagged. It just allows it to be cleaned.
Staff and the APP Board believe the proposed location at the southwest corner of North Mason and
Maple Streets (north of the City's 215 North Mason building), is a good location for the sculpture.
This triangle of turf provides a landscaped setting featuring a backdrop of evergreen trees just west
of the sculpture site and bordered by a hedge to the south. The site provides excellent visibility for
the piece, in a downtown location that includes commercial and residential development at Penny
Flats. Staff and the Board believe the size, scale and color of the piece fits nicely on this site,which
will allow the sculpture to enhance and add interest to the area. The visibility of this site will also
help to deter graffiti and vandalism.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Photo of the sculpture.
2. Minutes from the February 18, 2009 Art in Public Places Board.
Attachment I
Art Donation
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Southwest corner of North Mason and Maple Streets
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On site in Old Town Square
ATTACHMENT
is amended for-sue at the cotuacil session
Art in Public Places Board minutes "`
February 18, 2009 1
LS Marini and N& Stilwell imcle for cour cil were
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underground Utility project funding discussed.
\rill. Old'ToNAii Square Sctilpttu-e,Donation:
The goal is to locate the sculpuure ut a pronninent Old Town location. The SW corner of\Mason and
\,Iaple streets Lq the proposed relocation site. The cement pad and moving the sculpture will be pun of
the gift.to the city. The board evaluated the sctdpntre.donation of"Transcend." Votes szvre rallied.
i\ti-.Russell nr<•ade a motion to accept the sculpture,"Transcend" as a donation to the city
Ms Francs¢seconded the motion
Unanunously approved
fX. 2009 Tr.msformer Cabinet Murals:
N,ls Martin passed out information about the Tr.ansfomier Cabinet MUn l Projects. Disc Wts Irad
regarding the submission par:uueters.
Mr. Russell made a motion to accept the Transformer Cabinet Mural Pro -Q;and RFP as we have
presented it in past years.
Ms Fr:ancuz seconded the motion
Unanirnously approved
X.Staff Reports:
Ms Afarnin distributed and presented the staff re .rts.
XL Other business:
DisCUSSiOrn was had regarding than the March board meeting.date. Tlie board decided ro.make a
review of the "artwork clonatior- -ocess." a future agenda item.
X11. Adjotunnnent.
Meeting adjowned a .16 p.m. by"Mr% York
Respectfd)-� mitted,
Anne Bossert
RESOLUTION 2009-044
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED DONATION
OF THE SCULPTURE"TRANSCEND"
WHEREAS, in the summer of 2007, David Neenan and the Neenan Family L.L.L.P.
("Neenans"),in cooperation with the Downtown Development Authority(DDA),commissioned the
artist Collen Nyanhongo to create a sculpture, titled "Transcend".(the "Artwork"), in Old Town
Square; and
WHEREAS,the DDA and the City's Art in Public Places Program(APP)wish to partner to
create another art attraction in the same location in Old Town Square this summer; and
WHEREAS, the Neenans wish to donate the Artwork to the City; and
WHEREAS, the value of the Artwork is estimated at over $10,000; and
WHEREAS, if the donation is accepted, the Artwork would be moved to a public location
on City property; and
WHEREAS, Section 23-309 of the City Code requires that works of art with a value of$300
or more donated to the City to be placed in a public area may be accepted only with approval of the
APP Board,and all such works with a value of$10,000 or more may be accepted only with approval
of the City Council, upon review of the proposed donation and the recommendation of the APP
Board; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on February 18, 2009, the APP Board evaluated the
proposed donation of the Artwork based on the City's Art in Public Places Guidelines and
recommended that the City Council accept the donation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS,that the City Council hereby accepts the proposed donation of the sculpture"Transcend",
created by artist Collen Nyanhongo.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 5th
day of May A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk