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Consider/Discuss/Act on Approval of the Recommendation of the Mosaic Subcommittee to Approve Reginald C. Adams’ Chestnut Commons the Mosaic Design and Associated Contract
Summary
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Artist and Design for the mosaic was selected by the Mosaic Subcommittee from fifteen (15) submissions
• The Chestnut Street Garage Mosaic Subcommittee is composed of five (5) members, including two members of the McKinney Arts Commission.
• If approved by the McKinney Arts Commission, the recommended Design Concept and Contract for the award of the project ($40,000), will be taken to City Council for approval on July 17, 2018.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Per the Public Art Master Plan approved by City Council, at least 50% of funds for public art projects will come from sources other than the City.
• The amount to be paid to the artist for the mosaic will not exceed $40,000 and SP2, 301 E. Virginia LLC (Kim Sanchez) has pledged $20,000 for 50% of the cost of the mosaic.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• On March 20, 2018, City Council approved Budget Ordinance Amendment #81603 in the amount of $41,500