HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-131-12/20/2005-APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FA 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 C cil held this 20th day of December,
A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk