TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Suzanne Fisher, Director of Parks and Recreation
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: June 5, 2018
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ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF THE PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve the 2018-2019 Public Art Advisory Board work plan, as presented.
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Background:
On February 1, 2005, the Delray Beach City Commission adopted a public art ordinance, establishing the Public Art Advisory Program and setting aside 1.5% of Delray Beach capital construction projects over $200,000 for public art.
The seven-member board recommends, initiates, and oversees public art projects; establishes the direction for selection of artwork; and advises the City Commission as to policies regarding visual arts. Board members are appointed by the City Commission.
Projects include temporary, permanent, and educational site-specific installations in from individuals or collaborators.
Three seats on the Board must be filled by persons who are either an artist, architect, landscape architect, or engineer. Lay persons of knowledge, experience, and judgment who have an interest in public art shall make up the balance of the Board.
The current members of the Public Art Advisory Board, and their respective term expiration dates, are:
1. Alejandro Borrero - Vice Chair July 31, 2018
2. Marusca Gatto July 31, 2019
3. Peter Pereira July 31, 2018
4. Anita Lovitt July 31, 2018
5. Joyce Warner July 31, 2019
6. Christina Wood - Chair July 31, 2018
7. Tonya Akins July 31, 2019
Each year, the Public Art Advisory Board develops a work plan based on funds available and presents the work plan to the City Commission. This plan includes the projects that were successfully completed the previous year and highlights from the projects planned for the current year.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
Public Art Advisory Board projects are funded through account number: 115-79-791-579.31-90 (Special Project Funds - Public Arts Trust)
Funds expended for FY15/16, FY16/17, and FY17/18 include:
FY15/16 ART Citywide 30,861
FY15/16 Murals (tennis center) 18,620
FY15/16 Veterans Park Fountain Rehab 7,150
FY15/16 Total: $ 56,631
FY16/17 Art Rehab 3,400
FY16/17 Part-time Art Administrative Assistant 6,000
FY16/17 Seed Sculpture Purchase & Installation 28,900
FY16/17 Total: $ 38,300
FY17/18 Art Fans 2,500
FY17/18 Part-time Art Administrative Assistant 3,600
FY17/18 Mobile Murals 10,000
FY17/18 Art Fans 3,000
FY17/18Total: $ 19,100
Timing of Request:
This presentation is not time sensitive.
Attachment1: PAAB June2018(1) Commission Presentation and Work Plan