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Public Art- Glass Marques The glass marquees are designed to create a beautiful, visual, attractive beacon for the facility. The west side marquee will be situated so as to be seen from Main Street via Division St. and is evocative of the building's historic mission as a firehouse. The east side marquee announces the entrance to the facility from Lions Wayside Park and contains colors (greens/blues) that complement the natural setting of the park. The proposed gift of the glass marquee was approved by the Civic Arts Commission (Dec. 3, 2007), Parks and Recreation Commission (Dec. 6, 2007), and the Firehouse Arts Center Task Force (Feb. 26, 2008). Renderings of the artworks, indicating their design and placement on the Firehouse were displayed in the lobby of 200 Old Bernal Avenue for three weeks from late February, 2008 to early March, 2008. Interested members of the public were asked to make comments regarding the proposal. Two comment cards were submitted praising the design. No negative comments were received. Martin Donlin, artist and designer of the project, resides in England. He has major pieces of glass art installed in Europe, England and the United States. He was selected by the donors with assistance from staff, and representatives from the Civic Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission. All costs related to the development of the proposed design have been paid for by Mr. and Mrs. Harrington. The Harrington's will finance the subsequent fabrication and installation of the marquees once they are accepted by the City. CONCLUSION The adaptive reuse of the former Fire Station #1, transforming it into the Firehouse Arts Center, provides the City with a unique opportunity to once again allow this historic building to serve the community. In addition to expanding the programs offered at the Amador Theater, the art gallery and classrooms at the Firehouse will provide a new venue for visual arts exhibitions and instruction in the arts. Public art, as evidenced by the glass marquees and signage, is integral to the building and further conveys the City's commitment to the arts. Those who patronize the arts will also bring economic growth to Pleasanton's popular downtown area. With the assistance of the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation, acommunity-based group, the Firehouse becomes a reality that has been the collective vision of many in Pleasanton. Submitted by: Fiscal Review: Approved y: Nelson Fialho City Manager lie Yuan- 'u David P. Culver sistant City Manager Director of Finance Attachments: A: Agreement with O'Connor Construction Management, Inc. B: Main Entrance Marquee C: Park Entrance Marquee D: Firehouse Arts Center Plan -Lower Level E: Firehouse Arts Center Plan -Upper Level Page 5 of 5