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
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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.
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