HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-059-08/16/2016-APPROVING AN ART PROJECT FOR THE TIMBERLINE AND PROSPECT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHO RESOLUTION 2016-059
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING AN ART PROJECT FOR THE TIMBERLINE AND PROSPECT
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES
FROM THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES FUND
TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TEAM TO CREATE THE ART PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of constructing intersection improvements known
as the Timberline and Prospect Road Intersection Improvements Project (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 for use in the acquisition, installation, and
maintenance of works of art in accordance with the Art in Public Places Guidelines adopted by
the City Council in Ordinance No. 047, 1998 (the "Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, through an RFQ process, the artist team of Tim Upham and Todd Kundla
(the "Artists") was selected to develop the concept for art for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Artists have proposed artwork for the Project consisting of a 50-foot tall
sculptural piece entitled "Ringfall" to serve as a monument for two of the five historic silos that
once stood on the site near the intersection of Timberline and Prospect Roads, with five giant
rings cascading from the top of the three remaining historic silos (the "Art Project");
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Board ("the Board") evaluated the Art Project at its
regular meeting on July 20, 2016 pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the design concept of the Art Project was also reviewed and supported by
the City's Historic Preservation Department and the Chair of the Landmark Preservation
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the budget for the Art Project, which includes design, materials, fabrication,
installation, and contingency for the Art Project, is $40,560; and
WHEREAS, the funds for the Art Project are already appropriated and will be used to
provide for the Artists' design fees, materials, 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 $30,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23-308 of the City Code, the Board recommends that
City Council approve the Art Project and authorize expenditure of the appropriated funds from
the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for the Art Project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes any and all determinations and
findings contained in the recitals set forth above.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby approves the Art Project and authorizes the
expenditure of appropriated funds in an amount not to exceed FORTY THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS ($40,560) from the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund, for the
Art Project proposed by the Artists, the conceptual designs for which were selected by the Art in
Public Places Board on July 20, 2016.
Passed and adopted at a re ular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
16th day of August, A.D. 2 poi C
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Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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