08 - Laserfiche WebLink

THE CITY OF Q CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 8 pL EASANTON, October 6, 2015 Community Services TITLE: APPROVE THE LOCATION OF THE PUBLIC ARTWORK, "GOLDY" AT 3670 NEVADA STREET SUMMARY 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 IL Due to the time that has passed since the original approval, several of the original pieces are no longer available. However, the City Council has agreed to allow for suitable replacements for the remaining six (6) pieces. As part of that agreement, the Harringtons would like to donate "Goldy', a Cor-Ten steel replica of a cat as a suitable replacement for one of those pieces. The piece is proposed to be installed at the Valley Humane Society facility located at 3670 Nevada Street. The Valley Human Society has agreed to have the piece placed on their property. In accordance with the City's Public Art Program, "Goldy" and its proposed location have been approved by both the Public Art Selection Subcommittee and the Civic Arts Commission. CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the location of the public artwork "Goldy' at 3670 Nevada Street. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the location of the public artwork "Goldy' at 3670 Nevada Street. FINANCIAL STATEMENT The artwork "Goldy' which is valued at $1,300, has been donated to the City by Nancy and Gary Harrington. Pursuant to the terms of the Harrington Art Partnership, it is the City's responsibility to coordinate and pay for the installation of the public artworks. The cost of installing the piece is estimated between $2,000- $4,000 and will be funded through the Public Art Acquisition Fund # 038-900-4385.