HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17725-09-2007Ordinance No. 17725-08-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIALLY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,000
FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE FABRICATION
AND INSTALLATION OF TWO ADDITIONAL SCULPTURES AS PART OF THE
"AVENUE OF LIGHT" LANCASTER CORRIDOR PUBLIC ART PROJECT; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 in the
Budget of the City Manager, there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $550,000 from available funds for the purpose of
funding the fabrication and installation of two additional sculptures as part of the "Avenue of Light" Lancaster
Corridor Public Art Project.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No. 17142 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APROVED AS O ORM AND LEGALITY:
ssistant City Attorney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: August 21, 2007
C®ty of Fort V~/ortla, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/21/2007 -Ord. No. 17725-08-2007
DATE: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
LOG NAME: 17PUBLICART REFERENCE NO.: C-22334
SUBJECT:
Authorize Execution of a Contract Amendment with Cliff Garters & Associates, Inc., d/b/a Cliff Garters
Studio, for Fabrication and Installation of two Additional Sculptures as Part of the "Avenue of Light"
Lancaster Corridor Public Art Project and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to amend an Artwork Commission Contract with Cliff Garters & Associates,
Inc., d/b/a Cliff Garters Studio, (City Secretary Contract No. 35428) for fabrication, installation and
associated costs for two additional internally-lit laser cut polished stainless steel sculptures approximately
35 feet in height in the median of Lancaster Avenue known as the "Avenue of Light" public art project, in an
amount of not to exceed $550,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of up to $275,000 from the Lancaster TIF for
the commission of one of the additional sculptures;
3. Authorize the City Manager to accept funds in the amount of up to $275,000 from the Local Development
Corporation for the commission of one of the additional sculptures;
4. Approve the transfer of up to $275,000 from the Local Development Corporation Fund to the Specially
Funded Capital Projects Fund; and .
5. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing the estimated receipts and appropriations in an
amount up to $550,000 in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund.
DISCUSSION:
On February 14, 2006, the City Council approved M&C C-21291 for a design and subsequent artwork
commission contract with ClifF Garters & Associates, Inc., d/b/a Cliff Garters Studio, in the amount of
$1,000,000 for the Lancaster "Avenue of Light" project. Cliff Garters Studio's original proposal included six
internally-lit beacons, approximately 30 feet in height, composed of 120 perforated, polished stainless steel
plates (1/4 inch thick), which at eye level would appear almost transparent. The sculptural forms were
inspired by the Art Deco and classical details of the Texas and Pacific Terminal, Texas and Pacific
Warehouse and U.S. Post Office.
Due to a sharp increase in stainless steel prices during the design development and construction document
phases of the project, four sculptures have been commissioned using the originally appropriated budget. At
the request of community stakeholders additional funds have been secured in order to commission two
additional sculptures to complete the "Avenue of Light" project:
1. The Lancaster TIF Board approved an appropriation of up to $275,000 to fund one additional
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sculpture on July 11, 2007; and
2. The Local Development Corporation (LDC) is
$275,000 for one additional sculpture on August 21,
available for a total of six sculptures to be included in
funds from the sale of surplus properties along the
reimburse the LDC.
scheduled to consider an appropriation of up to
2007. Upon approval of the LDC, funds will be
the "Avenue of Light" project. It is anticipated that
north side of Lancaster Avenue would eventually
BACKGROUND:
The "Avenue of Light" project is a component of the Lancaster Corridor Redevelopment project, which uses
the redesign of Lancaster Avenue as a catalyst to redevelop the south end of Downtown, and to connect
Downtown more effectively with the Medical District and the near east side areas. The reconstruction of
Lancaster Avenue is intended to transform the street into a great urban place with a lively mix of pedestrian-
oriented activities.
ARTWORK SELECTION PROCESS
In April 2005, the Lancaster Steering Committee recommended that Fort Worth Public Art initiate a process
to find a new design for the median of the redeveloped Lancaster Avenue that would encompass the area
between Lamar and Commerce Streets. The design would be engaging by day and night, visible from
various vantage points, sensitive to the historic architecture on Lancaster Avenue, and durable and easy to
maintain. City Council was briefed and informally authorized staff to proceed on August 16, 2005. Using the
guidelines established in the Fort Worth Public Art Master Plan, which the City Council adopted in
September 2003, the process began with an invitational request for qualifications sent to 35 local and
national artists, 18 of which responded.
Council Member Wendy Davis chaired the 13-member selection panel composed of community
representatives and individuals with art and architecture expertise appointed by the Fort Worth Art
Commission. On October 4, 2005, the selection panel chose artists Cliff Garten, Barbara Grygutis and Ray
King as finalists. After visiting Fort Worth, meeting with those involved with the project and touring
Lancaster Avenue, the artists returned to their studios and developed site-based proposals, which they
presented to the selection panel on January 9, 2006.
On January 18, 2006, the Fort Worth Art Commission received a briefing regarding the Artist Selection
Panel's recommendation of Cliff Garten Studio's proposal for the Lancaster Avenue Median. City Council
received a briefing on January 24, 2006. On February 6, 2006, the Fort Worth Art Commission approved
the Artist Selection Panel's recommendation.
M/WBE -The City's overall M/WBE goal for the Fort Worth Public Art Program is 25 percent of total capital
project dollars expended on public art annually.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the
attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available ion the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
4 & 5) C291 472106 039980037880 $275.000.00 2~, GS87 539120 002708005000 X275,000.00
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5) C291 488100 039980037880
5) C291 541200 039980037880
$275,000.00
$550,000.00
3) R106 538070 017106003000
$275,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Dale Fisseler (6140)
Libby Watson (6183)
Tom Higgins (6192)
Jay Chapa (5804)
Sandy Oliver (7371)
Ardina Washington (8003)
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