Submitted By: Preston Pooser
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Presentation By: Laura Walker
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Department: Recreation and Parks
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve agreement for the creation and installation of a custom suspension art piece for the Mary Sue Rich Community Center by Virginia Kistler for $60,000end
OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place,.
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Cultural Arts and Sciences Division seeks to expand its permanent collection with the addition of a large, interior suspension, public art piece to be installed in the atrium of the Mary Sue Rich Community Center.
The Recreation and Parks Department is requesting City Council approve contract REC/210663 to expend funds for this public art piece for our community.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
• An artist, Virginia Kistler, registered on the approved City of Ocala Artist Roster, has been selected to create a large-scale suspension piece for the Mary Sue Rich Community Center for $60,000.
• The piece will be suspended from the ceiling of the Mary Sue Rich Community Center atrium using mirrored stainless-steel spheres and Varia (1/8” UV resistant resin sheeting).
• The artwork will be added to the City of Ocala’s insurance policy.
• At this time, staff is requesting that City Council approve contract REC/210663 to expend funds designated for the purchase of the piece into the City’s public art collection. Ocala Municipal Arts Commission (OMAC) concurs with this recommendation.
• The addition of the suspension art piece for the community’s enjoyment demonstrates continued support for the City of Ocala’s public art program.
• The custom suspension piece will be displayed at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center, on City property, upon completion.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The routine maintenance of this piece will be dusting once a year. A scissor lift will be necessary to reach all sections of the piece. Further maintenance should be minimal due to the location of the piece, placement, and materials. The custom suspension will be inside, located out of reach, and designed for sustainability. The insurance of the piece will fall under the City’s self-insurance program and will be managed accordingly. A deposit of $30,000 will be paid within 21 days of full execution of the agreement. The final payment of $30,000 will be paid within 30 days upon completion of final inspection of artwork. The total amount of $60,000 will be expended from account 623-021-122-572-69-65010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
The contract will be reviewed for form and legality by the City Attorney, Robert W. Batsel, Jr.
ALTERNATIVE:
None Recommended.