Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve the Terms and Conditions and Authorize Execution of Artwork Commission Agreement for City Hall Lobby Suspended Artwork
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner/Public Art Program
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to Enjoy Culture, Nature and Recreation.
Executive Summary (General Business): An artwork commission agreement has been prepared between the City and artist Talley Fisher, outlining responsibilities, design, expectations, and conditions for the project. This item requests approval of the agreement’s terms and authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the terms and conditions of the artwork commission agreement between the City and Artist Talley Fischer and provide authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Background: The City Council has prioritized enhancing public spaces through public art installations. Talley Fisher was selected to design, fabricate, and install suspended artwork in the City Hall north lobby, aligning with the City’s public art goals and branding while creating a visually welcoming environment.
• October 2, 2025: The Public Art Advisory Board endorsed the Selection Committee’s recommendation of Talley Fisher’s artwork.
• November 10, 2025: The City Council approved moving forward with a contract to commission Talley Fisher for the City Hall Lobby Suspended Artwork.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the City Council approve the artwork commission agreement between the City and Talley Fisher and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: A total budget of $150,000 has been allocated for the artist’s scope of services. This includes all associated costs: artist fees, travel, fabrication, installation, engineering, permits, insurance, and taxes. Any costs exceeding this amount will be the responsibility of the artist.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: City Hall North Lobby, Located at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Artist Signed - Artwork Commission Agreement
2. 11-10-25 City Council Meeting Minutes
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 25154-06
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.