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Item 4FCITY OF SOUTHLAKE MEMORANDUM October 27, 2015 To: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager From: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services 4F-1 Subject: Item 4F: Approve the extension of the Historical Art Exhibit until September 30, 2016 Action Requested: City Council approval to extend the Historical Art Exhibit in the Town Hall lobby until September 30, 2016. Background Information: On June 16, 2015 City Council approved a permit from Southlake Arts Council and the Southlake Historical Society to allow the art gallery exhibit, "A Walk Through Time: Historical Photographs of Southlake" to be displayed in the Town Hall lobby area September 10, 2015 — October 23, 2015. The art exhibit promotes the City of Southlake's rich history and culture. Due to the public's response and popularity of the exhibit, an extension until September 30, 2016 is requested for the exhibit. The exhibit will be managed and maintained by the City of Southlake staff liaison to the Southlake Arts Council. For the extended exhibit, the artwork may be temporarily taken down and stored, allowing for temporary exhibits. Following the end of temporary exhibits, the extended exhibit will be restored. An extension of the exhibit complies with provisions of the Public Art Display and Performance Policy that allows City Council to approve an extension. Financial Considerations: There is no additional cost to the City for the extended art exhibit. Strategic Link: This permit is linked to the City Council Focus Area of Partnerships and Volunteerism and addresses the Corporate Objectives to Provide Attractive and Unique Spaces for Enjoyment of Personal Interests; Promote Opportunities for Partnerships and Volunteer Involvement, and Enhance the Sense of Community by Providing City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date — November 3, 2015 Page 2 of 2 4F -2 Excellent Customer Service and Citizen Engagement Opportunities. Citizen Input/ Board Review: City Council consideration November 3, 2015 Legal Review: The permit form was reviewed previously with the Public Art Display and Performance Policy by the City Attorney Alternatives: Approve the art exhibit extension as presented Approve the art exhibit extension with modifications Decision not to approve the art exhibit extension Recommendation: City Council consideration to extend the Historical Art Exhibit in the Town Hall lobby until September 30th 2016. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork