Item 4BCity of Southlake, Texas
M E M O R A N D U M
November 10, 2009
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Jim Blagg, Assistant City Manager
Approve artist concept of the mural for the new DPS Headquarters.
SUBJECT:
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Action Requested:
City Council approval of the artist Janice Hart Melito final concept
to paint a mural in one location at the new DPS facility.
Background
Information:
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board created a
subcommittee to recommend art for the new DPS facility. The
committee created review criteria, and through a call to artists
received twenty one responses. Following a detailed review of the
proposals that number was cut to seven for detailed responses.
The Committee then reviewed those responses and chose a
sculpture and painting with a particular artist to do each. The
subcommittee then presented their choices to the Crime Control
Board who subsequently affirmed their recommendations, as did
the Southlake Arts Council and approved of artist Liz Bonham to
paint.
An agreement could not be reached with the artist Liz Bonham on
the scope of work so another call to artists was released, and there
were two artists that submitted concepts for review. The same
process occurred regarding choice of artist, and The Crime Control
and Prevention District Board, and Southlake Arts Council
recommended a concept and artist. This item is the approval of the
final concept of artist Janice Hart Melito. The artist will be
contracted to paint the mural if concept is approved.
Financial
Considerations:
Funding for the project will come from the Crime Control and
Prevention District Board in the amount of $15,000.
Strategic Link
: The Art project for the new DPS headquarters links to at least two
- Provide attractive
and unique spaces for enjoyment or personal interest. F3 Invest
to provide and maintain high quality public assets.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
Recommendation of acceptance of final concept by the artist from
Crime Control and Prevention District Board and same from the
Southlake Arts Council for approval of final concept by City Council.
Legal Review:
Completed by City Attorneys.
Alternatives:
Table the item
Do not approve the concept which will require another call to artists.
Supporting
Documents:
Final concept from the artist Janice Hart Melito well be available for
review at the City Council meeting
Staff
Recommendation:
City Council review and approval of the final concept of Janice Hart
Melito for a mural to be placed in one location at the new DPS
Headquarters.