HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-059-07/01/2008-APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FA RESOLUTION 2008-059
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 SOAPSTONE PRAIRIE NATURAL AREA PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of constructing public improvements at
Soapstone Prairie Natural Area(the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 23-303 and 23-304 of the City Code, one percent of the
funds appropriated for the Project was 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, the
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. 047, 1998 (the "Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Board (the "Board"), selected an artist to design
artwork for the Project using the pre-approved list of APP Design Consultants; and
WHEREAS,Robert Tully(the"Artist")was selected to work with the Project Team 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 June 4,
2008, pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS,based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal
for sculptural elements consisting of stone cairns and a sculpted sign at the entrance to the Natural
Area, and carved stone reliefs at the Lindenmeier Observatory within the Natural Area (the "Art
Project"); and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost to create the Art Project, including design, materials,
installation and contingency for the Art Project, is $26,595; 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 2008 budget,to provide for
the Artist's design fees, materials, 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 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 TWENTY SIX THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE DOLLARS ($26,595) from the Art in Public Places reserve
account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art Project proposed by Robert Tully,
the conceptual design of which was reviewed and approved by the Art in Public Places Board on
June 4, 2008.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting ofthe TCocil the City of Fort Collins is 1 st day
of July, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
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City Clerk