Report Prepared by: Michelle Reid, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Approval of Recreation and Parks Commission’s Recommendation to Accept a Donation of a Tile Mosaic Artwork Installation at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) by Monica Modest
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Recreation and Parks Commission's recommendation to accept a donation of a tile mosaic artwork installation at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) from Monica Modest.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Recreation and Park Commission’s recommendation to accept a donation of a tile mosaic artwork installation from Monica Modest, to be placed at the Applegate Park Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT); and, authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to the Recreation and Parks Commission 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 2019-20 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Artist Monica Modest has submitted a proposal to create a community art project and have it placed on the side of the Merced Open Air Theater (MOAT) in Applegate Park. The mosaic will consist of glazed, star-shaped clay tiles. The entire project will cover an 8 x 8 foot space on the side of the MOAT, towards the rear of the structure.
The tiles were completed in 2017 and actively involved in the community. The inspiration for this project is an effort to memorialize individuals who have passed away living on the streets. 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 August 26, 2019, where they voted unanimously to recommend approval of the project to City Council.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Starry Night Project Proposal