TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Chris Weber |
Cultural Arts Administrator |
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Parks |
Zach Houvener |
Recreation Business Manager |
TITLE:
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Approval of an Artistic Agreement with Joe Thurston for the Redmond Senior & Community Center
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Approval of an Artistic Agreement with Joe Thurston in the amount of $120,000 for permanent public art at the Redmond Senior and Community Center. This artist was selected as the Integrated Artist for the Redmond Senior & Community Center project via a public call and competitive selection process in line with City Purchasing Policy. The artwork for the Connector Wall was approved by the Arts & Culture Commission.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2017 Public Art Plan; Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture & Conservation (PARCC) Plan
• Required:
Council approval is required to award an artistic services agreement that exceeds $75,000.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Staff is requesting approval of the Artistic Agreement with Joe Thurston in the amount of $120,000.
OUTCOMES:
Art has played a vital role in enhancing the vibrancy and character of the Redmond Senior and Community Center. Integrated artist, Joe Thurston, who has helped identify where arts’ integration would be most impactful in the master plan, has developed an art element for the Connector Wall that will benefit the Redmond community for years to come when the building is opened in late 2023.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$120,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000249 - Arts & Community Events
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
1% for Public Art
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/28/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Not approving agreement will result in delaying project design and impacting the completion of the artwork prior to the opening of the Redmond Senior and Community Center.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Artistic Agreement
Attachment B: Artist Proposal