Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Torino Regional Park Roundabout 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 fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): The Selection Committee ranked Peter Hazel as the top artist for the Torino Regional Park Roundabout Sculpture. The commissioned artwork will serve as a gateway element into Torino Regional Park.
Presentation Information: Designing Local, the City’s consultant, will provide a presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Board recommend approval of Peter Hazel as the selected artist for the Torino Regional Park Roundabout Sculpture.
Alternate Recommendations:
Move that the Board amend the recommendation and recommend approval of the sculpture.
Move that the Board recommend denial of the sculpture and provide staff direction.
The City of Port St. Lucie issued a Request for Proposals for a commissioned sculpture to be installed within the newly constructed roundabout at the primary entrance to Torino Regional Park. The roundabout sculpture is intended to serve as a gateway landmark, creating a visual point of interest for visitors arriving at the park.
Torino Regional Park is a 75-acre park that includes uplands, a scenic lake, and preserved natural areas. Planned Phase 1 amenities include the Dragon’s Lair Skate Park, Fairytale Forest Playground, Bugsville Splash Pad, pickleball courts, basketball courts, walking trails, and support facilities.
Issues/Analysis: The Selection Committee reviewed the proposals and ranked Peter Hazel as the top artist. His proposed artwork is a large, whimsical ceramic mosaic octopus measuring approximately 9 feet high, 17 feet wide, and 18 feet long.
The octopus is designed as an imaginary, playful creature that fits with the Fairytale Forest Playground and the overall theme of imagination and discovery throughout the p...
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