HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-069-07/05/2005-APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FA RESOLUTION 2005-069
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 TEAM TO CREATE ART AND FLOOD ALERT
ELEMENTS FOR WALLS ON THE FOSSIL CREEK TRAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS,the City will soon begin work on the Fossil Creek Trail project(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 Fossil Creek Trail Project Team selected Design Tria (the "Artists") to
create a design concept appropriate to the Project site; and
WHEREAS, the Board evaluated the Artists' final design at its regular meeting on June 15,
2005, pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artists' proposal
for artwork that will include a visual flood warning system and mosaic tiles depicting ocean creatures
from the prehistory of Fossil Creek on walls at the Project site (the "Art Project"); and
WHEREAS,the estimated cost to create the Art Project,including commission of the Artists,
fabrication, installation and contingency for the Art Project, is $16,340; 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 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 SIXTEEN THOUSAND
THREE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($16,340) from the Art in Public Places reserve account
in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art Project consisting of a visual flood warning
system and mosaic tiles depicting the prehistory of Fossil Creek on walls at the Fossil Creek Trail
Underpass, which project is proposed by the artist team Design Tria and the conceptual design of
which was reviewed and approved by the Art in Public Places Board on June 15, 2005.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 5th day of July, A.D.
2005.
Mayo
ATTEST:
City Clerk