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Item 4F Approve the extension of the Historical Art Exhibit Item 4F Good evening Mayor and members of the City Council. This is Cassie Tucker and I am presenting Item 4F which is the consideration of an extension to the current displayed art exhibit in Town Hall lobby. 1 Requested Action City Council approval to extend the Historical Art Exhibit in the Town Hall lobby until September 30, 2016. The purpose of Item 4F is to seek City Council approval to extend the Historical Art Exhibit until September 30th, 2016. 2 WHAT: City Council approved permit for Historical Art Exhibit in Town Hall (June 16, 2015) DURATION: September 10 – October 23, 2015 WHERE: Town Hall Lobby WHO: Sponsors Southlake Arts Council Southlake Historical Society Background – Historical Art Exhibit 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 30th, 2016 is requested for the exhibit. 3 Proposed Extension Managed and maintained by staff liaison to Arts Council Exhibit may be temporarily removed for other exhibits Extension complies with Public Art Policy 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. 4 No additional cost for extension Financial Considerations There is no additional cost to the City for the extended art exhibit. 5 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 request 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, enhancing the sense of community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities. 6 City Council consideration November 3, 2015 Board/Council Review   Tonight we are seeking City Council consideration of the request for an extension to the art exhibit. 7 Questions? Cassie Tucker – (817) 748-8036 8 I appreciate the opportunity to present this item to you. If you have any questions you may contact me at (817) 748-8036. Thank you.