STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life, Arts & Culture
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Park & Recreation Department
EXECUTIVE: John D. Jenkins
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SUBJECT
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Authorize 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 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize an application for the Department of the Interior's (DOI) National Park Service (NPS) 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.
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 National Parks Service 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 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.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Acceptance of the grant, if awarded October 2024
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...
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