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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute, and Amend as Necessary, a Contract with Ai Qui Hopen, Sculptor, for the Fabrication and Installation of Unity Arch at Mitchell Park
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve Resolution to authorize City Manager to execute a contract with Ai Qui Hopen, Sculptor, for the fabrication and installation of the Unity Arch sculpture at Mitchell Park.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The professional services contract with Ai Qui Hopen, Sculptor, in the amount of $20,000 is attached.
* DFA, LTD (Dona Day and children Dana, Craig and Lisa Day) is providing $20,750 of the $41,500 project total. A Pledge Agreement for $20,000 (the private portion of the $40,000 contract) is attached.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Proposals were received from forty-three (43) Artists. The Selection Panel chose three (3) artists to develop a Design Concept for the Mitchell Park Sculpture. Each artist was paid $500 ($1,500 total) to develop a design concept
* The three (3) sculpture models were displayed at MPAC during the Cultural Arts District designation celebration on Saturday, November 10th. Residents commented on their favorite sculpture over a seven (7) day period.
* Resident comments favored the Unity Arch piece.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
* The total cost of the sculpture, including design concepts is $41,500. $500 has already been paid to each of the three finalists for design concepts.
* Ai Qui Hopen, Sculptor, will be paid an amount, not to exceed $40,000 to fabricate and install the Unity Arch sculpture.
* Per the Public Art Master Plan approved by City Council, at least 50% of funds for public ar...
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