HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-034-03/21/2006-APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND F RESOLUTION 2006-034
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
MASON TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR TRAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City will soon begin work on the Mason Transportation Corridor 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. 047, 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 Mason Transportation Corridor Trail Project Team selected Mario Miguel
Echevarria(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 February
15, 2006, pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS,based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal
for artwork at the Project site that will include three open window sculptures containing figures,and
four sculptural signs (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 $55,235; 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 2006 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 FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND
TWO HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS ($55,235) from the Art in Public Places reserve
account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art Project consisting of three open
window sculptures containing figures, and four sculptural signs, which project is proposed by the
artist Mario Miguel Echevarria, and the conceptual design of which was reviewed and approved by
the Art in Public Places Board on February 15, 2006.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21 st
day of March, A.D. 2006.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk