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CITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
September 20, 2013
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Candice Edmondson, Deputy Director of Community Services
Subject: Consider proposed mural concept for the Department of Public
Safety North Training Facility
Action
Requested: City Council review and consideration of the proposed mural
concept for the DPS North Training Facility
Background The City of Southlake's Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD)
CIP has funded the construction of the DPS North Training Facility
located on Dove Road, east of White Chapel Boulevard. When
completed, the facility will house Fire and EMS operations and
training for both police and fire personnel. As part of the Southlake
2030 Public Art Master Plan, a recommendation was made to
incorporate public art into the planned DPS North Facility (Ref No.
PA02).
Due to the limited time frame between when art funding was
approved and the facility would be opened, CCPD elected to look at
art pieces that were previously commissioned or could be created
and installed by the facility's grand opening. Art consultant John
Kinkade provided several examples of different types of safety
themed artwork that could be purchased or created. CCPD chose
to pursue a pre -cast sculpture piece designed by Gary Alsum and a
custom mural designed by Sheldon James. The selected mural
artist, Sheldon James, was then asked to provide a concept for
review and recommendation by CCPD and the Southlake Arts
Council.
The proposed mural concept was unanimously approved by CCPD
and the Southlake Arts Council with suggested modifications.
Those suggestions and modifications included:
• the mural should promote teamwork between police and fire
services
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date — October 1, 2013
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• the mural should show images of police and fire working with
the community
• incorporate a teen representation in the mural
• incorporate police and fire patches/badges in the mural
The proposed mural concept, which includes the suggestions
above, is attached to the memo for your review and consideration.
Once approved, Mr. James will continue to design the concept and
start creating the actual piece.
Financial
Considerations: Funding in the amount of $133,157 was approved in the FY 2013
Crime Control & Prevention District multi -year Capital
Improvements Program for the purchase of public art at the DPS
North Training Facility.
Strategic Link: This item supports the City's Strategic Focus Area of Quality
Development by addressing the corporate objectives of providing
attractive and unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
and investing to provide and maintain high quality public assets. It
also addresses the City's Critical Business Outcomes by continuing
to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term
initiatives.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Crime Control & Prevention District Board recommended approval
(6-0) of the proposed mural concept September 10, 2013 with
suggested modifications
Southlake Arts Council recommended approval (5-0) of the
proposed mural concept September 17, 2013 with suggested
modifications
City Council consideration October 1, 2013
Legal Review: N/A
Alternatives: Alternatives may include the following:
■ City Council approval as presented
■ City Council approval with modifications
■ City Council decision not to approve
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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Shana Yelverton, City Manager
Meeting Date — October 1, 2013
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Supporting
Documents: Copy of Sheldon James mural concept
Staff
Recommendation: City Council approval of the proposed mural concept for the DIPS
North Training Facility
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
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