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Item 10ACitv of Southlake. Texas MEMORANDUM April 8, 2003 TO: Billy Campbell, City Manager FROM: Malcolm Jackson, Director of Community Services (x1527) SUBJECT: Approval of a request from Liberty Garden Committee for the temporary placement of artwork in Rustin Park at Town Square to coincide with Art In The Square and for approval of up to $800 from Public Art Fund for temporary foundations and recognition signs Action Requested: Council approval of temporary public art location and Public Art Fund expenditure. Background Information: At a meeting on September 30, 2002, the Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) approved the permanent installation of two statues in the proposed Liberty Garden in Bicentennial Park (images attached). As part of the on- going plan development, an opportunity arose to purchase the statues and have them placed on temporary foundations in the public area of Town Hall to coincide with Art in the Square (April 25 -27). The Liberty Garden Committee sees this as a good opportunity to promote both the Liberty Garden as well as the PAAC, and will place signs on the statues recognizing such. The request specifically involves Council approval of • Temporary public art placement on public property • Limited funding in an amount not to exceed $800 to assist with the construction of the foundations for the statues It should be noted that the foundations will be 4" thick, stained, and pre -cast at another location, not permanently installed on the sidewalk. Please consult the attached exhibit for the (1) preferred locations on the exterior of the sidewalk ramps and (2) alternate locations on the center concrete pad, to be located in coordination with any Art In The Square booths. The statures are requested to remain on the premises and promote the PAAC and Liberty Garden effort for a term not to exceed September 1, 2003, at which time or before they will be permanently located at the Liberty Garden site. Liberty Garden Committee representatives will be present at the meeting to answer any specific questions. Financial Considerations: The current balance of the Public Art Fund is $3,500 (donation from the Local Option Election committee). Billy Campbell, City Manager April 8, 2003 Page 2 Citizen Input/ Board Review: • Park Board recommended approval of the Liberty Garden concept at their meeting of May 13, 2002. • Liberty Garden informational presentation to City Council August 20, 2002. • PAAC approval of statues in Bicentennial Park on September 30, 2002. • City Council approval of statues in Liberty Garden Concept Plan and funding requests on March 4, 2003. • The PAAC will consider a recommendation for approval of these items at their April 14, 2003, meeting and the result will be provided at the meeting Legal Review: Not applicable Alternatives: Alternatives include the following: • Approval, modification(s) or disapproval of temporary public site for statue • Approval, modification(s) or disapproval of expenditure of up to $800 from Public Art Fund for statue foundations and recognition signs Supporting Documents: • Images of proposed statues (two) • Exhibit — "Proposed Statue Foundation Locations" Staff Recommendation: Approval of temporary public site for Liberty Garden statues and expenditure from Public Art Fund of up to $800. 2 r TF3 -130 Group Of Seagull 108r'H Proposed Statue Foundation Locations q ri TF,-! 6 ; W g 2 f 0 Ifff" 9 100 0 100 200 300 400 500 Feet Preferred Location - Sidewalk corner; does not interfere with ADA access. 4" thick stained concrete foundation pads Secondary Location - Space to coincide with art booth locations; does not interfere with ADA access. 4" thick stained concrete foundation pads