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File # 0600-30
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 18, 2000
SUBJECT:
ATTACHMENTS:
Amendment to Agreement for Temporary Displays of Sculpture at
Dublin Civic Center
RepOrt Prepared by: Bonnie Leonard, Recreation Supervisor
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RECOMMENDATION: ,,/-Authorize Staffto Execute Removal Notification or Consider
,/~2" Relocation of the Sculpture '
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
'DESCRIPTION: The City of Dub lin currently has three large sculptures on loan.
"Sirius" is a 47' by 18' bronze sculpture created by internationally known bay area artist Peter Voulkos,
"Steel Watercolor #99" created by bay area artist Fletcher Benton and "Sisyphus" a Corten Steel sculpture
by another bay area artist, Roger Berry.-
The agreement between KLMLP.LP, Dublin Fine Arts Foundation and the City for the Peter Voulkos
sculpture, "Sirius" will expire, on December 21, 2000. The agreement contains a six-month prior
notification for remoVal clause. The sculpture is located on or near-the site of the new Dublin Library.
With the anticipated ground breaking for the library in March, 2001, Staff does not recommend extending
the agreement for an additional 5;ear and advises that notice should be given fOr removal of the sculpture.
KLMLP.LP has indicated that there may be a buyer for'the sculpture.
If the piece is not sold, the sculpture could be relocated to the front lawn of the Civi. c Center, adjacent to
the west access road. It is the recommendation of Staff that the City Council consider relocation of the
sculpture only ifKLMLP.LP would be willing to finance the move.
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Staff to execute removal notification or consider
relocation of the sculpture.
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COPIES TO:
KLMLP.LP
Dub lin Fine Arts Foundation
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