HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 15-151 Public Art Gift Agreement - Taking FlightMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 15-151
Meeting Date August 27, 2015
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Public Art Gift Acceptance and Agreement: “Taking Flight” by Alisa Looney
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Originator
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
N/A
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
ASAP
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
An anonomous donor has proposed to gift the sculpture “Taking Flight” by artist Alisa Looney to the City of McCall for incorporation into McCall’s public art collection. The donor has
agreed to pay for the costs of transportation and installation of the work, including costs to install a concrete base for mounting of the sculpture. Additionally, the donor has offered
to seed a public art maintenance fund in the amount of $500 for the City of McCall to use for any necessary future maintenance of the piece.
The sculpture is a bright blue abstract human figure of 8 feet approximate height. The sculpture materials are powder coated steel, which is expected to durably withstand McCall’s environment.
The proposed location of the sculpture is the landscaped area within the City right-of-way at the intersection of Railroad Ave. and Pine St., at the gateway to the “Roosevelt Arts District”
and approximately in front of the AmeriTitle property. Adjacent land owners, including AmeriTitle, have expressed support for the siting of the sculpture.
In keeping with the City of McCall Public Art Policies, the gift proposal was reviewed by the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee and unanimouly recommened for approval to City Council.
The Artwork Donation Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve acceptance of the public art sculpture “Taking Flight” by Alisa Looney into the City of McCall public art collection.
Approve the Artwork Donation Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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