Item 4CItem 4C
Permit for Southlake Sister Cities Exhibit January 4, 2016 – February 12, 2016
Good evening Mayor and members of the City Council. I am presenting Item 4C – a permit request for an art exhibit hosted by Southlake Sister Cities, which requires a recommendation
from the Southlake Arts Council and final approval of the City Council.
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WHAT: Permit for Sister Cities International Young Artists & Authors Exhibit
WHEN: January 4 – February 12, 2016
WHERE: Town Hall Lobby
SPONSORS: Southlake Sister Cities
Southlake Arts Council
Southlake Public Library
Requested Action
The permit is requesting approval to display the Sister Cities International Young Artists and Authors Showcase exhibit, January 4, 2016 through February 12, 2016, in the Southlake Town
Hall lobby.
The event is sponsored by the Southlake Sister Cities, Southlake Arts Council and Southlake Public Library. This year will be the 4th time the Sister Cities International
exhibition has been displayed in the town hall lobby.
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit,
develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively
completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
This permit is linked to the City Council focus area of Partnerships and Volunteerism. The permit also addresses the corporate objectives of providing opportunities for partnerships
and volunteer involvement and enhancing the sense of community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities.
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Sister Cities International Young Artists & Authors Exhibit Plan
10 art pieces hung in panel areas will require less than 30% of lobby wall space
4 poem displays placed in four corners of lobby
Art placement based on size and aesthetic concerns
related to color and composition
The exhibition of 10 award-winning and finalist art pieces will require less than 30% of the lobby wall space and will be hung in wall panels using gallery suspension system used for
previous exhibits. Four(4) poem displays on easels to be placed in corners of lobby.
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Financial Considerations
The exhibit will be managed and maintained by City of Southlake staff and requires no additional funding by the City.
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Benefits to citizens
Award-winning and finalist artwork from Sister Cities International Young Artists & Authors Showcase from around the world
The art exhibit is open to the public and provides Southlake citizens and visitors an opportunity to see the award-winning and finalist artwork from the Sister Cities International Young
Artists & Authors Showcase that will be on display across the United States!
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Board/Council Review
Permit complies with the
Public Art Display and Performance
Policy
Southlake Arts Council recommended approval (5-0) of the permit August 4, 2015
City Council consideration
September 15, 2015
The proposed permits comply with the Public Art Display and Performance Policy. The Southlake Arts Council and City Council have approved nineteen (19) similar art receptions and exhibits
since 2011.
The Southlake Arts Council recommended approval 5-0 of the permit at their meeting held August 4, 2015
Tonight we are seeking City Council consideration of the permit.
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Questions?
This concludes my presentation. I am available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you.
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