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Item 4I Donation of “Back the Blue” Painting from Deanna Kienast Item 4I Good evening Mayor and members of the City Council. Item 4I is the consideration of a donation of “Back the Blue” painting from Deanna Kienast. 1 Requested Action City Council approval of the donation of “Back the Blue” painting from Deanna Kienast The purpose of this item is to seek City Council’s approval to accept the donation of the “Back the Blue” painting from local artist Deanne Kienast for the City’s public art collection. If approved, the “Police” theme piece will be hung in the Community Room at the Southlake Department of Public Safety Headquarters. 2 Proposed Artwork Police themed artwork will be hung in the Community Room at DPS Headquarters Featured at the Sept 10, 2017 “Waves of Color” reception and currently on display until November 3rd in Southlake Town Hall lobby 36” x 48” Original oil painting The painting is police themed and was featured in the art gallery reception and exhibit event held in Town Hall lobby on September 10, 2017. The piece would be installed after the exhibit concludes on November 3rd. 3 Donation Review Process Public Art Policy: Southlake Arts Council reviewed and recommended acceptance City Council has final approval Considerations: Aesthetic quality Compatibility with existing collection Future costs The donation complies with the Public Art Display and/or Performance Policy Southlake Arts Council has reviewed the potential donation and recommends City Council accept the donation City Council has final authority to approve the donation When considering acceptance of a donation, City Council may consider the aesthetic quality of the piece, its compatibility with the City’s existing public art collection and any future costs associated with accepting the donation 4 There is minimal cost for accepting and hanging the donation No future maintenance costs anticipated Financial Considerations There is minimal cost to the City for acceptance and placement of the proposed donation. No future costs are anticipated, and no annual funds will be allocated to maintaining the painting. If upon annual inspection, the painting’s condition warrants repair or attention, cost for maintenance of the painting will be established and included for budget approval.   5 City of Southlake Strategy Map 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. 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 Deliver on Our Focus Areas 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, and enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism, promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer involvement. 6 Southlake Arts Council recommended (6-0) the donation be accepted September 26, 2017 City Council consideration October 17, 2017 Board/Council Review Arts Council recommended (6-0) City Council accept the donation of the painting at their meeting on Sept 26, 2017 Tonight we are seeking City Council’s consideration of the donation. 7 Questions: Chris Tribble (817) 748-8021 8 I appreciate the opportunity to present this item to you, and am available to answer any questions.