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THE CITY OF ' "' CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 10 pL£ASANTON. August 21, 2012 Community Services TITLE: APPROVE PROPOSED PUBLIC ARTWORK "JOYFUL EMPOWERMENT" SUMMARY Pleasanton residents Nancy and Gary Harrington have proposed a 10-year plan to help the City of Pleasanton acquire public art. The overall plan has been reviewed and approved by the Civic Arts and Parks and Recreation Commissions, the Economic Vitality Advisory Committee, and the Board of Directors of the Pleasanton Downtown Association. Nancy and Gary Harrington have been approached by E3ob and Marilyn Athenour who would like to donate this piece to the City's Public Art Collection through the Harrington Art Partnership. On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Athenour, Mr. and Mrs. Harrington, the Civic Arts Commission, and the Public Art Selection Subcommittee, staff is requesting that the City Council review and approve the newly-proposed artwork that has been identified for an addition to the City's public art collection. CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the selected artwork, allowing for its acquisition and addition to the City's collection. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the selected artwork, allowing for its acquisition and addition to the City's collection. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Funding for the acquisition of this artwork will be arranged and provided by Bob and Marilyn Athenour. Incidental costs for site preparation, or installation and signage will be borne by the City from its Public Art Acquisition Fund. Approximately $50,000 is currently available in the fund, and is included in the FY 2012/2013 Budget.