Report Prepared by: Jennifer Flachman, Senior Management Analyst
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Sculpture Project in Fahrens Park Made from Recycled Materials Found in the Park
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a sculpture project in Fahrens Park made from recycled materials found in the park as recommended by the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a sculpture project in Fahrens Park made from recycled materials found in the park; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff, or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff, or,
3. Deny, or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items, or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Council Goals and Priorities: Public Works & City Beautification.
DISCUSSION
As part of the 2023/24 Budget, the City Council allocated $100,000 for art across Merced. Since none of the funding was used the budget allocation carried forward into FY 2024/25. The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission has recommended a sculpture project in Fahren’s Park made from recycled materials found in the park.
Recycled sculpture art, also known as trash sculpture, or garbage art, challenges our perception of beauty. By incorporating discarded objects found in the park. The sculpture will repurpose our everyday waste.
Staff will issue a Call for Art Projects Request for Qualifications for this project.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
A total of $8,000 in funding is available within the Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund budget for art projects.
ATTACHMENT
None.