Submitted By: Emily Parkman
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Presentation By: Emily Parkman
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Department: Growth Management
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Resolution 2026-10 to accept the donation of outdoor sculpture "Flamingo", valued at $9,500 into the City's public art collection for permanent display at Tuscawilla Park
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition is a biennial event featuring ten large outdoor sculptures created by nationally recognized artists. Launched in 2012 as part of "Operation Tuscawilla" from the Tuscawilla Park Master Plan, the competition aims to help revitalize Tuscawilla Park and its surrounding areas. One of the current sculptures, "Flamingo," was made by Miami-based artist Michael O'Khaen. The artist wishes to donate this sculpture for permanent display in Tuscawilla Park. In accordance with the City's Public Art and Donation Policies, he also provided a detailed maintenance guide outlining conservation requirements and maintenance costs for the next five years. On December 3, 2025, the Ocala Municipal Arts Commission voted to recommend accepting this donation.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
* "Flamingo' is owned by Michael O'Khaen and is valued at $9,500.
* Michael O'Khaen wishes to donate the sculpture to the City of Ocala for permanent display at Tuscawilla Park.
* "Flamingo" is constructed of wood, foam, fiberglass, resin, and metal, requiring an annual fresh coat of marine-grade epoxy resin.
* "Flamingo" has required minimal maintenance during the short-term loan, and staff estimates a maximum of $100 annual maintenance costs over the next five years.
* As part of the Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition exhibition, "Flamingo" is currently insured by the City of Ocala for liability and replacement. This insurance will continue under the city's self-insurance program upon acceptance of the donation for permanent display.
* The City of Ocala has no ot...
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