Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Take Steps to Enter Into an Agreement for the Development of a Public Art Master Plan
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 6, 2011
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CONTACT: Aretha Harvey, Assistant to the City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends approval of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Development of a Public Art Master Plan will provide the City with a full inventory of current public art and establish best use sites for future public art placement.
• The estimated cost of a Public Art Master Plan will range from $25,000 - $35,000. Specific costs will not be known until a full RFP process is completed.
• Staff went before the McKinney Community Development Corporation at its November 21st meeting to discuss the details of a Public Art Master Plan and ask for consensus to bring back an application for the cost of the project. The Board was favorable toward the project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Arts Commission presented the Public Art Program at a Council Work Session on November 15th. During that presentation, Council was informed of the importance of a Public Art Master Plan in order to develop a clear path of public art in McKinney’s future.
• The Public Art Program is on the agenda for approval tonight.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Not to exceed $35,000
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The McKinney Arts Commission unanimously approved this recommendation.