HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-073-06/03/2003-APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FA RESOLUTION 2003-073
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 COMIVIISSION
AN ARTIST TO CREATE A SCULPTURAL ENTRY PIECE FOR THE
GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of developing the Gardens on Spring Creek (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"),at its regular meeting on June 16,
1999, moved to select an artist from the pre-approved Design Consultant list that was developed
through an RFP process with the City Purchasing Department; and
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2000, the Project Team selected Barry Rose (the"Artist") 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 May 21,
2003, pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS,based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal
for an art piece consisting of two twig-like bronze figures on a sandstone base (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 $21,980; 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 2003 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 TWENTY ONE THOUSAND
NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS ($21,980) from the Art in Public Places reserve account
in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art Project consisting of two twig-like bronze
sculptures on a sandstone base to enhance the Gardens on Spring Creek, which project is proposed
by artist Barry Rose and the conceptual design of which was reviewed and approved by the Art in
Public Places Board on May 21, 2003.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 3rd day of June, A.D.
2003.
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Mayor . .
ATTEST:
City Clerk