STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3
DEPARTMENT: Office of Arts and Culture
EXECUTIVE: Joey Zapata
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a contract with Terri Stone for the fabrication and installation of a site-specific artwork at Fire Station No. 46 located at 331 East Camp Wisdom Road - Not to exceed $58,000.00 - Financing: Public Safety (G) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund)
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BACKGROUND
As established in Chapter 2, Article X of Dallas City Code, the Public Art Program of the Office of Arts and Culture works to include works by visual artists in public places of the city using a percentage of City capital improvement projects. Under this program, a commission for artwork at Fire Station No. 46 was initiated through engagement with the Department of Public Works and Dallas Fire Department staff.
Terri Stone was recommended for this Public Art project by the selection panel comprised of art professionals, representatives from the Fire Station No. 46, and representatives from the Department of Public Works.
Artist Background
The Dallas-based artist Terri Stone has completed numerous public art commissions including works for the Dallas Fire Department. With over thirty years of experience, Stone has completed commercial commissions in addition to public art commissions.
Project Description
The working title for this proposed sculpture is The Den. It is a brass-colored powder coated and brushed aluminum artwork representing the mascot of Fire Station No. 46. The proposed height of the sculpture height is approximately 10 feet tall. The width is approximately 8 feet. It will require routine maintenance of washing every 3-5 years.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Installation November 2020
Complete Installation August 2021
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On January 8, 2019, the Public Art Committee recommended initiation of a short-list
selection process for the Fire Station No. 46 Project.
On January 17, 2019, the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission recommended initiation of a short-list selection process for the Fire Station No. 46 Project.
On March 3, 2020, the Public Art Committee recommended Terri Stone for the commission of public art at Fire Station No. 46.
On May 21, 2020, the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission recommended Terri Stone for the commission of public art at Fire Station No. 46.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
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Public Safety (G) Fund (2017 General Obligation Bond Fund) |
$58,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
OWNER
Terri Stone