Report Prepared by: Lindsey Johnson, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Donation of Art Work in Bob Hart Square
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept donation of art work from Monica Modest to be placed in Bob Hart Square.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting the donation of the mosaic art work from Monica Modest, to be placed in Bob Hart Square; and, 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 (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Artist Monica Modest has submitted a proposal to create a community art project and have it placed in Bob Hart Square on the concrete enclosure/entrance to the square. The mosaic will consist of glazed, clay poppies and lupines. It will initially be installed on the front of the concrete enclosure and depending on the public's response, could be extended to wrap around the entire enclosure.
The project will actively involve members of the community in an effort to transform downtown Merced and make it more attractive. Ms. Modest has created and placed other pieces of art on City property, including Rahilly Park and Bob Hart Square. There will be no expense to the City. Ms. Modest will be responsible for all expenses involved in the creation and installation of the art work.
The item went before the Recreation and Parks Commission on June 27, 2016, where they voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project to City Council.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropria...
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