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Item 5JCitv of Southlake. Texas MEMORANDUM January 30, 2006 TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager FROM: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Consider donation of art work from Dr. Ray Chancellor Action Requested: City Council consideration of the donation of four framed watercolor prints of native Texas birds by Dr. Ray Chancellor. Background Information: Dr. Ray Chancellor, a Southlake resident and noted naturalist and birdwatcher, has offered a set of four framed watercolor prints of native Texas birds found in the Cross Timbers habitat which is prominent in the Bob Jones Park area. It is Dr. Chancellor's desire to display the artwork in the Bicentennial Park Community Center and any other public buildings the city desires to display them. Dr. Chancellor has already donated a replica set of the four pieces of art to the Bob Jones Nature Center non - profit organization for display in the former Tucker ranch house upon its conversion to the Nature Center. Per Ordinance No. 803, Appendix A, Public Art Policy, Section VIII, Donations and Loans of Artwork, "Decisions of acceptance concerning donations or loans of artwork will be made by the City Council upon a recommendation of the Public Art Advisory Committee. Each instance will be reviewed separately with the City Council making the final decision ". Financial Considerations: There is no cost associated with acceptance of the artworks. Dr. Chancellor estimates the value of the artworks to be in the $600 range, which is easily managed by the existing insurance policies for the municipal properties. Citizen Input/ Board Review: The donation was recommended for acceptance (7 -0) by the Public Art Advisory Committee at their January 24, 2006 meeting. Legal Review: Not applicable. Alternatives: Alternatives include the following: • Acceptance as presented • Acceptance with specific location(s) noted • Choose not to accept Shana Yelverton, City Manager January 30, 2006 Page 2 Supporting Documents: Supporting documents include: • Photos of proposed donation items Staff Recommendation: City Council consideration of the donation of four framed watercolor prints of native Texas birds by Dr. Ray Chancellor. 2 �� � �,, �� I�� d ��� .� a �. __ `', �� � A� :M - 1 ." 1 s.'�..-y �f Jt� � V .r►� _ =,� qy '� � � �� .. � ..� � -, ae 4- '•fir 4