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Item # 11.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	01/26/2021
Department:	Parks & Recreation

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on the Location for One (1) Steel Sculpture at the Surveyor Water Tower.

BACKGROUND:

The Addison Arbor Foundation (AAF) is proposing to locate a painted steel sculpture at the Surveyor Water Tower to replace the wind turbine that was removed. The sculpture is being fabricated by Carrollton artist Russ Connell and will be approximately 16' tall (including a 3' base) and 3' wide. The base of the sculpture will cover the existing concrete base where the wind turbines once stood. The sculpture will be painted in a metallic gold color which will contrast with and compliment the other metallic colors used on the water tower. During the fabrication process, the AAF will review paint samples and determine the exact gold color to be used. The artist is fabricating the sculpture to ensure compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act clearance requirement of 80 inches.

The sculpture is currently untitled, but will be named by the artist at a later date. AAF is purchasing the sculpture from the artist for $28,500 which includes fabrication, painting, delivery and installation. AAF will also work with Parks Department Staff to select a light fixture to purchase that illuminates the sculpture at night. Parks electrical Staff will install the fixture.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

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Presentation - Surveyor Water Tower Public Art