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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: December20, 2005
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ellen Martin
SUBJECT
Resolution 2005-131 Approving Expenditures from the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in
the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund to Commission an Artist to Create Art Elements for the
Bobcat Ridge Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Art in Public Places Board recommend adoption of the Resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The funds for this item have been appropriated in 2005 and 2006 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 the APP art collection.
The Bobcat Ridge Project APP art budget is $10,374 to be used for design, materials,
installation, and contingency for this project. $2,830 has already been paid for Design Consultant
services. This Resolution would approve the expenditure of an additional $7,544 in APP funds.
The Natural Areas Bobcat Ridge Project budget may contribute additional funds for art, but the
exact amount has not been determined at this time.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Resolution would approve expenditures of $7,544 for design, materials, installation and
contingency for a project with artist Robert Tully to create three sculptural elements for Bobcat
Ridge Natural Area. Robert Tully has already been paid $2,830 for Design Consultant Services
to develop the art concepts for the Project site.
BACKGROUND
Section 23-303 of the Code, which was added in 1995, established the Art in Public Places
Reserve Account, and designated it for use in acquiring or leasing 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 the Council in
December 20, 2005 -2- Item No. 32
Ordinance No. 020, 1995. The Council permanently adopted the Art in Public Places Program,
and reenacted City Code Chapter 23, Article IX, with certain modifications in 1998.
The Art in Public Places board moved to select an artist for this project using the Design
Consultant Resource List. The Bobcat Ridge team interviewed and selected the artist Robert
Tully. Robert Tully worked with the project team to create a design concept appropriate to the
site. This design concept was reviewed and recommended by the Bobcat Ridge Team and the
APP Board. The APP Board reviewed the design for this project at the board's regular meeting
on November 16, 2005.
The artist will design and produce three sculptural elements for the site. The first element is the
gateway structure to the natural areas site which will include red sandstone masonry, a log frame
and signage for the site. For the second element the artist proposes a sandstone perimeter wall
surrounding the picnic shelter. The sandstone wall would provide seating and also provide a
visual connection to the prominent red sandstone cliffs in the area. The third element is located
at the kiosk area. The artists designed this area to have sandstone seating areas. Carved on two
locations of the stone would be relief carvings of a bobcat.
A written description and drawing of the proposed work of art are attached as Attachment 1. The
final piece may vary from this description.
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Picnic Shelter Wall and Floor Working with the City's Natural Areas Department, artist
Robert Tully has created concepts for the Bobcat Ridge project site. Southwest of Fort Collins,
the site would feature three sculptural elements created by the artist. First, the project team
proposes a sandstone perimeter wall surrounding a picnic shelter measuring 33 x 21', ranging
from 12 to 42" high. The wall would serve as seating in places and as a visual connection
between the shelter and the prominent red sandstone cliffs in the area. The design of the wall
would be inspired by the geological structure of the cliffs, displaying many layers, vertical
columns separated by cracks or eroded openings, and slight overhangs. Most of the wall
would have a natural split stone face, but some openings would be carved and tooled, giving a
sculpted look that is meant to indicate a harmonious blend of the structure with the
environment. Segments of the wall also would have heights that match the height of the four
picnic tables or their benches. When one enters the shelter there would be strong sense of
these two horizontal planes, like mesas. It is meant to have both an abstract purity and a
connection between the structure and nature.
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would be mortared together on site
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the Arapahoes (as seen above) who camped in the area (teepee rings are present). It will be
made of red sandstone 1" thick, grouted like tile with a gold sandstone diamond shape in the
middle.
Kiosk Carvings and Masonry
A second aspect of the art would be two shallow relief carvings of a bobcat among plants. The
carvings on red sandstone would measure about 2 high by 3 feet wide on blocks of stone
roughly 3 x 3.5 x 2 feet. They would be mirror images of each other, carved in a naturalistic,
representational style.
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The carvings would be situated at the informational sign kiosk near the parking lot and would
be accompanied by geologically inspired masonry such as at the picnic shelter.
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would be situated carefully to develop strong shadows and illumination as the sun moves—
one stone facing southwest and the other southeast—so that one bobcat usually will be clear
while the other is obscure. The cat will be hidden in plants in a pose of camouflage, so the
shadows are meant to be purposeful. A sun symbol carved on each stone will encourage
people to think of the movement of the sun and time and the effect on the carvings.
Gateway signs and masonry The artist also will make three signs and build red sandstone
masonry at the entrance gate to the natural area. The gate is to be like a traditional ranch
entrance. Two logs rise vertically on either side topped by a horizontal log. The artist would
torch-cut letters reading "BOBCAT RIDGE" about 12" high with two bunches of grass on
either side made of corten steel (as seen on cover page), so they would have a rusted,
ranch-made appearance. An additional sign of corten plate with cutout letters "Natural
Area" would be attached to horizontal log beneath the larger Bobcat letters. Teal colored
paint would be applied to the wood behind the cutouts. A wood sign 16 x 9" would carry the
Natural Areas Program logo with teal colored paint. It would be installed by the artist on one
of the vertical log posts.
Finally, the artist would install two large sandstone boulders next to the gate at either side.
He would build fieldstone masonry attached to these boulders in a rustic, ranch style with
flush, visible mortar. This is to evoke the character of the nearby historic ranch structures
and to create a subtle symbol of the human structures being shaped to fit the environment.
RESOLUTION 2005-131
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
FUND TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO CREATE ART ELEMENTS
FOR THE BOBCAT RIDGE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Natural Areas program is working on improvements to the Bobcat
Ridge Natural Area(the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23-304 of the City Code, one percent of the funds
appropriated for the Project 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 Art in Public Places Board(the`Board")moved to select an artist from the
pre-approved Design Consultant Resource list; and
WHEREAS,the Bobcat Ridge Project Team selected artist Robert Tully(the"Artist"), and
paid him $2,830 to create a design concept appropriate to the Project site; and
WHEREAS,the Board evaluated the Artist's final design at its regular meeting on November
16, 2005,pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS,based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal
for artwork consisting of three sculptural elements: a gateway structure, a perimeter wall for the
picnic shelter, and sandstone seating at the kiosk area(the"Art Project"); and
WHEREAS,the estimated cost to create the Art Project,including commission of the Artist,
fabrication, installation and contingency for the Art Project, is $7,544; and
WHEREAS, those funds are available in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund,and are appropriated as part of the 2005 budget,to provide for
the artist design fees, fabrication, installation and contingency for the Art Project; and
WHEREAS, Section 23-308 of the City Code requires that the Board's selection of the
recommended art be presented for Council review and approval,because the total cost for design and
creation of the art will exceed $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 SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED FORTY FOUR DOLLARS ($7,544) from the Art in Public Places reserve account in
the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund,in addition to the$2,830 already expended from that Fund,
to be used for the Art Project at the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 20th day of December,
A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk