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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/17/2001 - RESOLUTION 2001-59 APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE 7 . AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 27 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 17, 2001 STAFF: Ellen Martin SUBJECT: Resolution 2001-59 Approving Expenditures from the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for Twenty-Two Sculptures to Enhance Light Poles Along Mason Street Between Mountain Avenue and Maple Street. 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 the Art in Public Places (APP) Reserve Account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund. The APP Program has a maintenance fund for the long-term care of these sculptures. The Civic Center Four Comers Project places artwork in the public right of way area of Mason Street. The project is funded by (I%) money from the Civic Center Projects, which include the Parking Structure, Office Building, Transit Center and the temporary parking lot. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This Resolution would appropriate the $35,354 for fabrication, installation, contingency and artist fees. As part of the Four Comers 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 Mr. 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 was added to the City Code in 1995, establishing the APP 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 APP Program, in accordance with the APP Guidelines adopted by the Council in Ordinance No. 20, 1995. The Council permanently adopted DATE: April 17, 2001 2 ITEM NUMBER: 27 the APP Program,and reenacted Chapter 23,Article IX,of the City Code with certain modifications in 1998. The Project Team selected five artists from a pre-approved roster. The APP Board selects artists for the roster using the City's competitive bid process. The Project Team interviewed the artists and reviewed their application materials and made its selection using the City's competitive proposal. Artist Andrew Dufford is regionally known for his public art and currently has major pieces in many Colorado cities. Mr. Dufford will work with staff and the construction contractor to install the approximately 30"h x 44"w powder-coated painted aluminum sculptures,which will be mounted above the recommended 10'6"height to deter vandalism. In a comprehensive outreach effort, APP staff presented the proposed project to the Civic Center Project community: Larimer County Commissioners(Justice Center),Civic Center Office Building Design YTean, Downtown Transit Center Design ,Team, and Civic Center Parking Structure Management, Downtown Business Association, and Downtown Development Authority. Staff fielded questions and processed feedback from each of these meetings. Graphic renderings of the proposed work of art are attached as Attachments "A" and `B", respectively. The final artwork may vary from this description. The minutes of the April 19, 2000, APP Board meeting are attached as Attachment"C". RESOLUTION 2001-59 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING EXPENDII URES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES FUND FOR TWENTY-TWO SCULPTURES TO ENHANCE LIGHT POLES ALONG MASON STREET BETWEEN MOUNTAIN AVENUE AND MAPLE STREET 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, pursuant to Section 23-304 of the City Code, one percent (1%) of the funds appropriated for the Projects 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")evaluated the proposal of Andrew Dufford, design artist for the Projects, 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 Projects 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 17th day of April,A.D. 2001. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk :i k Y � a.:+ -,j - i r _. y,. :,i�� a d .��, �� .�, .'�'": _. pf, a irvA ATrACHOVOff NB" Gvic Center Cik Center Parking Structure Office Builcling _ commerce civic Transit Center Justice Center transit justice ATTACHMENT"C" original vegetation and Mr. Day mentioned that there are two, debarked, . cottonwood trees available to be used as part of the project. Opportune locations 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 VI ;Civl �tir " 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 VIII. 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. • APRIL00