TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Public Works |
Dave Juarez |
425-556-2733 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Public Works |
Gary Schimek |
EUSD Manager |
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Public Works |
Tom Hardy |
Stream & Habitat Planner |
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Planning and Community Development |
Kim Dietz |
Senior Planner |
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Parks |
Chris Weber |
Arts Administrator |
TITLE:
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Tribal Carved Art Piece Lower Bear Creek
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
In 2013, the City of Redmond entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies to mitigate adverse effects to the archaeological site at the lower Bear Creek project. One stipulation of the MOA is to create a hand-carved tribal art piece to be installed at the lower Bear Creek project. The city will contract with Muckleshoot carvers, Le Pas, LLC. to carve a Coast Salish House Post.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Memorandum of Agreement Lower Bear Creek Project
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
City staff has worked with Muckleshoot carvers to develop scope and fee for the work
OUTCOMES:
The City will benefit from this contract by satisfying a stipulation of the Bear Creek MOA. The carved art piece will be installed at the lower Bear Creek project site. The concept for the art piece is a House Post that represents the corner post, with features carved into it, from a traditional Coast Salish Long House. A public ceremony will be scheduled when Covid-19 restrictions allow for large public gatherings again.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
2021
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Ceremony for artwork installation will happen in 2021 as Covid-19 restrictions allow
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$33,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000185
Budget Priority:
Clean and Green
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
Installation of the House Post will be done by a separate contractor. An archaeologist will assess and monitor the installation work prior to and during ground disturbance activity.
Funding source(s):
Stormwater Operations
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/13/2020 |
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
Art Piece must be completed by 2023
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Will not meet MOA obligations
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Additional Background Information
Attachment B: House Post Example
Attachment C: Lower Bear Creek Project Map