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 t...
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