Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approve the Purchase and Installation of a Sculpture for the Roundabout Located at SW Paar Drive and SW Savona Boulevard
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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): The City is commissioning a sculpture for a new roundabout at SW Paar Drive & SW Savona Boulevard. Construction of the roundabout is expected to be completed in late 2026, with installation of the sculpture following in Spring 2027. The Artist Selection Committee reviewed proposals and identified top submissions for placement within the roundabout’s 42-foot central circle.
Presentation Information: Staff and/or Designing Local, the City’s consultant, will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation:
Move that the Council approve the purchase and installation of Molly Mason’s dragonfly sculpture as recommended by the Public Art Advisory Board.
Alternate Motions:
1. Move that the Council amend the Public Art Advisory Board’s recommendation and approve the motion as amended.
2. Move that the Council deny approval, reject the proposal, direct that the project be rebid, and/or provide alternative direction to staff.
Background: A Call to Artists was issued November 13, 2025, in alignment with the City’s Public Art Plan to reflect PSL’s character and enhance the visual landscape.
As part of the review of the submission packets, an Artist Selection Committee was formed consisting of various city employees from the Public Works, Planning and Zoning, Special Events, and Communications Departments, and representatives from the St. Lucie County Cultural Alliance and Public Art Advisory Board.
The committee evaluated submissions based on artistic excellence, context, community engagement, durability, technical feasibility, and cost. The selection committee reviewed the received Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and shortlisted the top four ranked submissions to submit a Request for Proposals (RFP).
Issues/Analysis:
Molly Mason Proposed Artwork Specifications:
• All Alloy 316 stainless steel plate
• Kiln-formed glass elements
• 12 to 15 feet H x 6 to 8 feetW
Financial Information: $150,000
Special Consideration: The roundabout will include landscaping; however, the plantings are temporary to allow the selected artist flexibility to adjust locations as needed. This project is on a smaller scale than recent installations, with a diameter of 42 feet. Because of its reduced size, the artwork budget is proportionate to the scale of the project and therefore less than previous installations, while still ensuring adequate resources for a high-quality design.
Location of Project: Southwest Paar Drive & Southwest Savona Boulevard
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Mason - Selected Artwork
2. Mason - Full Submission
3. Request for Proposals (RFP)
4. Preliminary Landscape Plans
5. PAAB Minutes
6. 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: 25140-04
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Carly Fabien, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.