AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2018-80R, approving an expenditure of $45,000 from the Permanent Art Fund for the purchase of a Texas Wild Rice Sculpture as recommended by the Arts Commission; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: May 15, 2018
Department: Community Services - PARD
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $45,000
Account Number: 12124226 56006
Funds Available: $121,149
Account Name: Tourism Programs - Permanent Art
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Background Information:
The Arts Commission completed a Texas Call for Artists to submit design ideas for a Texas Wild Rice Sculpture. Ten submission were received. The Commission narrowed the field to two finalists. The finalists created maquettes which were presented to the public November 13, 2017. The Arts Commission approved the selection of the design “Big Wavey” by artist Chris Lattanzi, with modifications at their February 21, 2018 meeting. Vote 5-2 in favor.
The Arts Commission met on March 28, 2018 to consider approval of the design with modification. The design was approved 6-0.
The Arts Commission met on April 24, 2018 to approve a location for the sculpture. The commission approved Dog Beach 5-0 as recommended by city staff.
The Parks Advisory Board met on April 26, 2018 to consider the recommendation of Dog Beach. They approved the recommendation 7-0.
As required by ordinance, the City Council must make all final recommendations on the purchase and placement of permanent art.
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