Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve the Terms and Conditions for Public Art Executed Artwork Commission Agreement, the “Whorl” Sculpture Proposed by the Texas Based Artist Team RE:site, Made Up of Artists Shane Allbritton and Norman Lee, for the Roundabout at Torino Parkway and Turtle Dove Lane.
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, Planner III
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): To approve terms and conditions of the public art executed artwork commission agreement.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the terms and conditions of the executed artwork commission agreement for the public art installation.
Background: The Council has identified the enhancement of public spaces through the installation of public art as a key initiative. The City is actively promoting the installation of modern roundabouts throughout the City at strategic intersections and has been locating public art in the center of the roundabouts. A roundabout project has been approved, including a public art element, and an artwork commission agreement was executed on November 11, 2023 between RE:site Studio and the City, which outlines the responsibilities, design, expectations, and conditions under which the selected artist or organization will operate. This is a request to approve the terms and conditions of the executed artwork commission agreement.
Issues/Analysis: N/A
Financial Information: The cost of the sculpture installation will be paid for through the public art fund, approximately $200,000.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: NW East Torino Parkway and Turtle Dove Lane
Attachments:
1. Executed Contract
2. 5.15.23 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: 23241-02
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, Interim City Attorney.