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CITY CLERK
File # D[2J[(l][Q]-[QJI(2]
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 4, 2001
SUBJECT:
Art Design for Civic Center Courtyard
Report by Bonnie Leonard, Recreation Supervisor
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Design Concept
2. Budget Change Form
RECOMMENDATION:;'-' J 1. Approve design concept or provide alternate direction
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V V . 2. Approve Budget Change
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The 2001-2002 Budget included $2,500 for creation of the new
sculpture. An additional $1,200 would be required for the internal
framework.
DESCRIPTION: After the vandalism that severely damaged the sculpture "GAIL", on
March 6, 2001, the City Council approved the restoration of "GAIL" and the creation a new sculpture by
Oakland artist Katherine Keefer for the Civic Center Courtyard. The new sculpture would be a ceramic
figure having the same life-like appearance as the original "GAIL" and would be located on a bench in the
Courtyard. The figure would be reinforced with concrete and rebar and attached to the bench.
Ms. Keefer completed the restoration of "GAIL" and installed the figure in the Civic Center Lobby. For
the new piece, Ms. Keefer proposes a life size ceramic sculpture of a father and son. Attachment 1 is a
photograph representing the artist's basic concept for the work.
While completing the restoration of the "GAIL" figure, Ms. Keefer discovered that the cost of secure
reinforcement of the new ceramic figure would be much higher than her original estimate. Prior to the
restoration work, Ms. Keefer maintained that simple concrete and rebar would suffice. During the work on
"GAIL", she discovered that in order to properly secure the new sculpture, a complete welded internal
structure would be required. The internal structure would be constructed separately. The internal structure
and the ceramic figure would be assembled on site in the Courtyard. Ms. Keefer is a ceramicist and would
be required to engage a welder for the internal work, resulting in the additional cost.
The 2001-2002 Budget included $2,500 for the new sculpture. In addition to the $2,500 sculpture cost,
Ms. Keefer has obtained a quote of $1,200 for the creation of the internal framework including, rebar,
welding, concrete and installation. The reinforcing is recommended in order to prevent the type of
vandalism carried out on "GAIL".
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COPIES TO:
Katherine Keefer
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
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On November 15, 2001, the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission reviewed the design proposal and
recommends approval of the proposed artwork design and the budget modification required to provide the
needed infrastructure.
It is the recommendation of Staff that the City Council approve the design concept and the Budget Change
Form (Attachment 2) authorizing a budget modification or provide alternate direction.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
BUDGET CHANGE FORM
CHANGE FORM #
New Appropriations (City Council Approval Required):
Budget Transfers:
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From Budgeted Contingent Reserve (1080-799.000)
Within Same Department Activity
Between Departments (City Council Approval Required)
Other
From New Revenues
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Name: Contract Services
$1200.00
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Account #:001.80110.740.000
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REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY: In order to provide for reinforced infrastructure of a new
sculpture for the Civic Center Courtyard an additional $1200.00 is needed.
City Manager:
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Mayor:
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