STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 7
DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service (NPS) for the Save America’s Treasures Grant Program (Grant No. P24AP01640, Assistance Listing No. 15.929) in the amount of $700,000.00 for the development of the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project located at 3809 Grand Avenue for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 in the NPS SAT Preservation Tower Mural Restoration Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 in the NPS SAT Preservation Tower Mural Restoration Grant Fund; (4) local cash match in the amount of $700,000.00; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with the NPS and all terms, conditions and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $1,400,000.00 - Financing: NPS SAT Preservation Tower Mural Restoration Grant Fund ($700,000.00) and Fair Park Improvements (C) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) ($700,000.00)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) National Park Service (NPS) Save America’s Treasures grant program in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project located at 3809 Grand Avenue.
The United States DOI administers the Save America’s Treasures Grant Program through the Historic Preservation Fund to provide preservation and/or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Dallas Park & Recreation Planning and Design Division will utilize funds received from the NPS Save America’s Treasures and will provide the required one-to-one matching funds through the 2017 Bond Program.
The Dallas Park & Recreation Department plans to uncover and restore the four Julian Garnsey murals within the Tower Building’s entryway and on the ceiling of the Tower rotunda. Initially called the Federal Building during the 1936 Centennial, it is not known when the murals were painted over, but small samples have yielded confirmation that the famed artwork remains intact.
The grant program stipulates a 50 percent match funding requirement. The City’s existing 2017 Bond allocation for the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project will be used for the required funding match.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Review master plan and archives February 2025
Secure Restoration bids and contracts March 2025
Implement the Restoration project May 2025
Project completion June 2026
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 7, 2023, the Park and Recreation Board authorized an application for the Save America’s Treasures Grant Program in the amount of $750,000.00 from the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service for the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project located at 3809 Grand Avenue to uncover and restore the four Julian Garnsey murals within the Tower Building’s entryway and on the ceiling of the Tower rotunda.
On December 13, 2023, the City Council authorized an application for the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service Save America’s Treasures Grant Program in the amount of $750,000.00 for the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project located at 3809 Grand Avenue by Resolution No. 23-1687.
On December 12, 2025, the Park and Recreation Board will consider authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) National Park Service (NPS) through the Save America’s Treasures Grant Program for the development of the Tower Building Mural Restorations Project located at 3809 Grand Avenue in the amount of $700,000.00.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2025 |
FY 2026 |
Future Years |
|
NPS SAT Preservation Tower Mural Restoration Grant Fund |
$ 700,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Fair Park Improvements (C) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$ 700,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
Total |
$ 1,400,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Federal Participation (DOI) $ 700,000.00
2017 Bond Fund Fair Park Improvements (C) Fund $ 700,000.00
Total Project Cost $1,400,000.00
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