HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-119-10/05/2004-APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE WATER FUND TO COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-119
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE
ACCOUNT IN THE WATER FUND TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO CREATE
SCULPTURAL ELEMENTS FOR THE WATER CYCLE WALL EXPANSION PROJECT
WHEREAS,the City's Water Utility has completed construction projects at sites which are
not appropriate locations for public art; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23-304 of the City Code, one percent (1%) of the funds
appropriated for those construction projects was required to be set aside in the Art in Public Places
reserve account of the Water 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,City Utilities staff and the Art in Public Places Board propose using these funds
to create an addition to the Water Cycle Wall outdoor classroom area located on Spring Creek off
of Drake Road, which will help support the Water Utility's education goals; and
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Board(the "Board") evaluated the design proposal of
artist Joe McGrane (the"Artist"), at its June 16,2004,regular meeting,pursuant to the Guidelines;
and
WHEREAS,based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal
for an art piece titled "Water Washes the Earth" referencing the cleansing aspect of water,
specifically as it relates to water quality within the context of the Spring Creek Watershed,consisting
of mist towers, a landscape of colored tile, and painted steel icons representing activities and
elements affecting runoff and water quality (the "Art Project"); and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost to create the Art Project, including design, fabrication,
installation, signage and contingency for the Art Project, is $37,000; and
WHEREAS,those funds have been appropriated in the Art in Public Places reserve account
in the Water Fund; 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 rr RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF FORT
COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby finds that expenditure of funds from the Art in
Public Places reserve account in the Water Fund for the Art Project shall be for a specific utility
purpose that is beneficial to the rate payers of the utility.
Section 2. That the Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to THIRTY SEVEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS($37,000)from the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Water Fund
for the Art Project consisting of the art piece, "Water Washes the Earth", referencing the cleansing
aspect of water, specifically as it relates to water quality within the context of the Spring Creek
Watershed, as an addition to the Water Cycle Wall, proposed by artist Joe McGrane and reviewed
by the Art in Public Places Board on June 16, 2004.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 5th day of October,
A.D. 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk