HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2025-015 Resolution authorizing the Arts Commission to select artists for the garbage can wrap project RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-015
A RESOLUTION approving the City of Yakima garbage receptacle wrap program,
authorizing the City of Yakima Arts Commission to select artists whose art
will be utilized on the City's new garbage can receptacles pursuant to the
Call for Artists, and authorizes the City Manager to enter into contracts with
Artists chosen by the Arts Commission.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is presently working with a company to secure garbage
receptables that are impervious to graffiti and vandalism; and
WHEREAS, the City desires, as part of the project to present a lasting impression of the
wonderful attributes of the Yakima Valley through artistic impression, provide art throughout the
City, and reduce graffiti on public garbage receptacles; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to wrap the garbage receptacles in a similar manner as
the utility box wraps currently seen throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission 's purpose is to provide expertise on visual arts as
cultural enrichment opportunities and to encourage and support art in Yakima to improve the
quality of life, strengthen economic development, and revitalize the community; and
WHEREAS, members of the Arts Commission include people with expertise and interest
in art, including visual art, and the Arts Commission is an appropriate group to select an artist or
artists whose art will be displayed on the garbage receptacle, based on a Call for Artists; and
WHEREAS, once the Arts Commission has chosen the art and artists, the City Manager
will be authorized to enter into contracts for use of the artwork; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City and its residents
to approve the City of Yakima garbage receptacle wrap program, authorize the Arts Commission
to select artists pursuant to the Call for Artists, and authorize the City Manager to enter into
contracts with artists chosen by the Arts Commission; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. The City of Yakima garbage receptacle wrap program is approved.
2. The Arts Commission is authorized to select artists whose art will be wrapped on
certain garbage receptacles within the City of Yakima, based on the criteria outlined
in the Call for Artists, attached hereto and fully incorporated herein.
3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute contracts with the chosen artists to
display their work on garbage receptacles.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of January, 2025.
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.S.
For Meeting of: January 7, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing the Arts Commission to select artists for the
garbage can wrap project
SUBMITTED BY: Erica McNamara, Trace Bradburn
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City has purchased garbage receptacles that are impervious to vandalism and graffiti. They have
requested the Arts Commissions assistance in securing art to adorn the receptacles.
ITEM BUDGETED: No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: An Engaged Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution_ArtsComm_garbage receptable wrap program
Yakima Arts Commission Call for Artists_FINAL.pdf
Trash Can Artist License Agreement.pdf