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BACKGROUND Through the Harrington Art Partnership (Another Harrington Arts Partnership Piece for You), Nancy and Gary Harrington would like to graciously donate the Cor-Ten Steel sculpture 'American Dog'; by artist Dale Rogers, to add to the City's public art collection. On December 6, 2011 at its regular meeting, City Council approved the purchase of several public art pieces as part of the Harrington Public Art Acquisition Plan Phase II. Six (6) of the pieces approved in this phase are yet to be donated to the City. Due to the time that has passed since original approval, the Harringtons have indicated that for a variety of reasons, it is becoming increasingly more and more difficult to donate the remaining pre-approved pieces. At a meeting in October 2014, the City agreed to allow the Harringtons to find suitable replacements for the remaining six (6) pieces. The Harringtons would like to donate "American Dog," a Cor-Ten steel replica of a dog to be installed at Cubby's Dog Park located at 3200 West Lagoon Road, instead of one of the remaining pre-approved six (6) pieces. On November 7, 2016 the Civic Arts Commission reviewed the donation and unanimously agreed to recommend accepting the piece and placing it inside the dog park. On January 12, 2017, the Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the donation and while they unanimously agreed to accept the piece as well, they did not agree with the Civic Arts Commission on placement. They felt the piece was better suited outside the dog park, near the entrance to the parking lot and could serve as a welcome sign to the park, (see attachment 2.) The Parks and Recreation Commission then asked staff to conduct a final review of the location and would yield to staff's decision. DISCUSSION Originally suggested by the Harringtons, the proposed site for the permanent location of "American Dog", at Cubby's Dog Park at Bernal, has great appeal due to its high visibility and its 'approachability' by patrons. Seeing the natural connections between the property and the art piece, the Civic Arts Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and staff recommend acceptance of this donation and placement at Cubby's Dog Park. After further review of the two proposed locations by the Civic Arts Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, staff agrees with the Parks and Recreation Commission that placement of the piece near the driveway entrance with the addition of the name "Cubby's Dog Park," to the base of the piece would greatly enhance the location and provide an opportunity for public art to be integrated into the site.