HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-066 Approval - CBD Business & Capital Improvement Fund ExpenditureRESOLUTION NO. R-2007- 66
A RESOLUTION approving the use of funds from the CBD Business and Capital
Improvement Fund 321 to install a donated public art piece at the northeast
corner of the intersection of Yakima Avenue and Second Street.
WHEREAS, public art is beneficial to the health of individuals and an important element
of our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is charged with the responsibility of providing a safe,
beautiful and aesthetically pleasing environment for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Yakima desire the opportunity for additional attractive
amenities in the downtown; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with Artist Trust, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle was formed to
promote an expanded artistic presence in Yakima's urban core by making direct grants to
established artists and artisans who make contributions to this area of the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle of Yakima has made a commitment for the
commission and placement of public art in the downtown for the next three to five years; and
WHEREAS, maintenance and any needed repair of the donated art will be
accomplished by the Millennium Arts Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to provide
funds to install a donated public art piece at the northeast corner of the intersection of Yakima
Avenue and Second Street, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is authorized and directed to approve the disbursement of funds from
the CBD Business and Capital Improvement Fund 321 to pay for the installation of the donated
art piece.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day o
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DAVID EDLER, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. A' q
For meeting of: May 1, 2007
ITEM TITLE: A Resolution approving the use of funds from the CBD Business
and Capital Improvement Fund 321 to install a donated public art
piece at the northeast corner of the intersection of Yakima Avenue
and Second Street.
SUBMITTED BY: William R. Cook,
Director of Community and Economic Development
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Bill Cook, 575-6113
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
In Spring 2005, the Artist Trust of Washington State gifted the Yakima art community with a
$5,000 grant that was to be matched locally, and used to support artists. The concept of the
Yakima Arts Giving Circle grew from this grant. The formation of the Giving Circle, and the
financial commitment of its benefactors, has allowed the initial effort to be sustained and to
continue to fund artistic endeavors beyond the original grant.
The Yakima Arts Giving Circle has created the following Mission Statement: In partnership
with Artist Trust, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle will promote an expanded artistic presence in
Yakima's urban core by making direct grants to established artists and artisans who make
aesthetic contributions to this area of the City of Yakima. The definition of artists and artisans
includes individuals from all artistic disciplines.
In May 2006, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle generously gifted the City of Yakima with a
proposed piece of art that was to be designed and constructed by Yakima artist Michael Gray.
On June 27, 2006, Council issued a Proclamation of Appreciation for to the Yakima Arts
Giving Circle for their generous support of the arts in the City of Yakima, and their
commitment for the placement of public art in downtown Yakima.
Artist Michael Gray's sculpture is complete and is ready to be installed at the northeast corner
of the intersection of Yakima Avenue and Second Street. Based on conversations with area
contractors, it is estimated that the total cost of construction and placement of the sculpture
will be approximately $10,000. The funds to cover the cost of the construction and placement
of the sculpture will come from the CBD Business and Capital Improvement Fund 321.
Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify)
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Funding Source Community Deve4ment 321 Fund ��
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: .�� City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Council approved a Proclamation of
Appreciation on June 27, 2006.
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-66
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The Millennium Arts Foundation has committed to the long term maintenance and repair of the
sculpture. A letter that details the Millennium Arts Foundation's commitment to the project will
be provided to Council at the Council meeting on May 1.
Approval of the attached resolution would authorize and direct the City Manager to approve
the disbursement of funds from the Community Development Fund 321 to pay for the
installation of the donated art piece.
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