HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-051-08/17/2010-APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FA RESOLUTION 2010-051
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 FOR THE LINCOLN CENTER
RENOVATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of renovating the Lincoln Center (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 23-303 and 23-304 of the City Code, one percent of the
funds appropriated for the Project was 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, the
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") has selected an artist for the
Project using an RFP process through the City's Purchasing Department; and
WHEREAS,Barbara Baer(the"Artist")was selected to work with the Project Team to create
a design concept appropriate to the Project site; and
WHEREAS,the Board evaluated the Artist's designs at its regular meeting on July 21,2010,
pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS,based on that evaluation,the Board is recommending the Artist's proposal for
two works of art: an art wall in the lobby area that will consist of layers of translucent acrylic panels
and programmable colored lights, and an artwork on the exterior south-facing wall of the building
consisting of multiple metal sculptures of abstract forms, highlighting a newly-renovated entrance
to the facility (the "Art Project"); and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost to create the Art Project, including design, materials,
installation and contingency for the Art Project, is $42,500; 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 2010 budget,to provide for
the Artist's design fees, materials, 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 FORTY TWO THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($42,500) from the Art in Public Places reserve account in the
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art Project proposed by Barbara Baer,the conceptual
designs for which were reviewed and approved by the Art in Public Places Board on July 21, 2010.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Co it of the City of Fort Colli his 17th
day of August, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST
City Clerk