HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 17741-09-2007Ordinance No. 17741-09-2007
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE SPECIALLY FUNDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,700.00
SUBJECT TO RECEIPT OF PLEDGED DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING
MAINTENANCE OF A GRANITE SEATING INSTALLATION AT THE FORT WORTH
BOTANIC GARDEN; 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 $1,700.00 subject to receipt of pledged donations
for the purpose of funding maintenance of a granite seating installation at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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.
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ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: September 4, 2007
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Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 9/4/2007 -Ord. No. 17741-09-2007
DATE: Tuesday, September 04, 2007
LOG NAME: 80PUt_~ENBENCH REFERENCE NO.: G-15856
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of a Gift of an Artist Designed Granite Seating Installation from the Family and Friends
of Marie Dulaney Pullen at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for Acquisition into the Fort Worth Public
Art Collection (FWPA), Acceptance of Donations for Maintenance and Adoption of Attached
Appropriation Ordinance
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept a sculptural gift, valued at $30,000, from the Family and Friends of Marie Dulaney Pullen, for
acquisition into the Fort Worth Public Art Collection, to be sited at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept donations, in an amount up to $1,700, for maintenance of the
sculpture, once completed; and
3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations, in an
amount up to $1,700 in the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund, subject to receipt of the pledged
donations for sculpture conservation.
DISCUSSION:
Marie Delaney Pullen was an ardent community volunteer and activist for the arts. She was instrumental in
raising funds in support of the Imagination Celebration Program to provide art and cultural experiences for
Fort Worth Independent School District students. She was particularly devoted to programs working with
hearing impaired children.
Fort Worth artist Alice Bateman has been commissioned by the Family and Friends of Ms. Pullen to design
and create a memorial installation comprised of two interlocking benches and integrated sidewalk created
from Texas Red Granite. The intended site lies in the south vista area of the Botanic Garden. Cut from
polished granite, the benches are to be shaped in a curvilinear pattern following the natural plant line of the
site. The thermal-finished granite sidewalk features inlays of polished granite, which replicate the shadow
pattern created from light filtering through overhanging trees.
At its October 25, 2006 meeting, the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board approved
recommending to the City Council the acceptance of this generous donation. On November 22, 2006, the
Fort Worth Art Commission's Gifts and Loans Review Panel endorsed the proposal for this artwork with the
panel commenting on the appropriateness for the site and elegance of the design. The design was
unanimously approved by all panels. On December 4, 2006, in accordance with the Fort Worth Public Art
Master Plan (M&C G-14087, Approved by the City Council on September 30, 2003), the Fort Worth Art
Commission unanimously voted to recommend this artwork for acquisition and stated that all funds needed
to be secured prior to this project being considered by the City Council for approval. On May 22, 2007, the
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FWPA was notified that all funds had been received for this project.
The Family and Friends of Marie Dulaney Pullen are providing funding to fabricate and install this artwork.
In addition, the donors have secured $1,700 in pledges to the FWPA Conservation Fund to maintain this
artwork. The City's FY2006-07 Professional Services Agreement with the Arts Council of Fort Worth and
Tarrant County (Contract #34139, M&C C-21683) provides for administrative oversight for this artwork. As
a member of the FWPA collection, this artwork will receive periodic appraisals, condition assessments,
annual maintenance and conservation treatment through the annual Conservation Action Plan with funds
from the Public Art Conservation Fund, which was established in FY2005-06 using a portion of the Water
Department`s annual contribution for public art.
The Botanic Garden is a citywide special use facility and serves ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that, upon approval of the above recommendations, adoption of the attached
appropriation ordinance and receipt of the pledged donations, funds will be available in the current
operating budget, as appropriated, of the Specially Funded Capital Projects Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
2&3) C291 488100 031889990100 1 700.00
2&3) C291 541200 031889990100 1 700.00
Submitted for City Manager°s Office b~ Libby Watson (6183)
Originating Department Head: Richard Zavala (5704)
Additional Information Contact: Sandra Youngblood (5755)
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