Memorandum
City of Lawrence
City Manager Office
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TO: |
David Corliss, Interim City Manager |
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FROM: |
Michael Tubbs, Management Analyst, Utilities/Arts |
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CC: |
Dr Marlene Merrill, Chair, Lawrence Arts Commission Debbie Van Saun, ACM, Community Development Services Mark Bradford, Fire/ Medical Chief Ed Mullins, Finance Director |
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Date: |
June 07, 2006 |
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RE: |
Lawrence Arts Commission Percent for Art Recommendation |
Please place the following item on the City Commission agenda for consideration at their June 13, 2006 meeting:
Project History.
The proposed sculpture was selected from among 62 entries from across the United States that were submitted in response to a Call for Qualifications sent out in February 2006. The selection committee was comprised of 7 persons including city staff, members of the Arts Commission, neighborhood representatives, artists and a Kansas University representative. The committee reviewed the entries and selected 6 finalists. The finalists were invited to visit Lawrence and meet with the committee on May 8 & 9, 2006. On May 19, 2006 the committee met again and selected Mr. Benjamin Victor’s proposal for the project. Mr. Victor plans to create a 7’6” tall bronze sculpture of a firefighter in full bunker gear. The sculpture will be located near the east entrance of Fire/Medical Station no. 5 Administration Offices.
A public unveiling of the sculpture is planned for late December 2006. The total project budget of is approximately $65,510.
Project Status.
The Lawrence Arts Commission voted 7-1 at a May 31, 2006 meeting to recommend the proposed sculpture by Benjamin Victor of Aberdeen, South Dakota to the City Commission for approval.
Action Request. The Lawrence Arts Commission recommends that the City Commission authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Benjamin Victor to complete the above-referenced request.
Thank you for your assistance. Please advise if you have any questions.