Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 25-R93, a Resolution Approving Artwork Submitted by Import Mex of FL, LLC, in Connection with a Major Site Plan known as Project King (P24-190).
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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): A proposed public art installation by artist Dale Rogers that satisfies the City’s 1% public art requirement through on-site artwork. The installation is associated with the Project King Major Site Plan and consists of a three-dimensional sculpture inspired by the Import Mex brand identity which is designed to enhance the park’s entry signage.
Presentation Information: The applicant and/or artist will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the resolution to approve the artwork as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Board.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the resolution.
2. Move that the Council not adopt the resolution and request the 1% payment, capped in the amount of $100,000, to the City’s Public Art Fund or provide staff with further direction.
Background: On November 17, 2025, the Public Art Advisory Board unanimously voted to forward a recommendation of approval to City Council.
All private development meeting the applicability requirements of the City’s public art ordinance is subject to a public art assessment of one percent of the total dollar amount of a project’s total construction costs. The public art assessment is capped at $100,000. In general, there are four methods available for development projects to satisfy the City’s public art requirements. The first option is to provide artwork on site. The second option is to pay a fee in lieu, and the third option is a combination of the two. The fourth option is an Alternative Equivalent Proposal, which allows a developer to apply to combine the public art assessment for multiple projects into one larger work of art in lieu of several small works of art.
The applicant has selected Option 1 and proposes to provide on-site artwork.
Issues/Analysis: This proposal offers a large-scale, three-dimensional sculpture inspired by the Import Mex brand identity and the piece features vibrant colors drawn from the Import Mex palette. Import Mex is a wholesale distributor of Mexican and Central American food products and groceries. The approximately 8-foot, faceted steel form transforms the company’s visual mark into a bold, abstract public artwork. Designed to reflect light and shadow throughout the day, The sculpture symbolizes movement, connection, and community, serving as a lasting cultural landmark. Specifications: Dimensions: 7.5 ft x 7.5 ft x 6 ft Material: Corten Steel body with stainless reinforcement where required Finish: High-durability liquid paint, with colorful pattern inspired by the Import Mex palette
Financial Information: The applicant has selected the first option, to provide artwork on site. The project’s estimated cost of construction is $29,655,902. The agreed-upon cost of the artwork is $141,587.
Special Consideration: The maintenance of the artwork is the responsibility of the property owner.
Location of Project: 11839 SW Tom Mackie Blvd, generally located west of I-95 and south of SW Discovery Way
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Artwork Description, Installation Specifications and Maintenance Details
3. Proposed Artwork
4. Artist Statement and Resume
5. Location
6. Installation Schedule
7. Artwork Appraisal
8. Project's Construction Cost
9. Applicant’s Presentation
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: 25335-10
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.
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 packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.