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Resolution to Approve Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Katherine Talcott as Public Art Commission Administrator ($21,800.00)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested to amend the Professional Service Agreement with Katherine Talcott for consulting services in the amount of $21,800.00, of which $19,800 is for fees and $2,000.00 is for travel expenses. This second amendment would extend the agreement to June 30, 2010, and would increase the total possible compensation to $46,782.15.
The purpose of the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission (AAPAC) is to encourage greater community awareness of, access to, and participation in the visual arts, which are an essential component of the vitality, health, and spirit of our community. Commission members are nominated by the Mayor and approved by City Council. Sue McCormick, Public Services Administrator, acts as the City liaison to AAPAC and under her direction, the Public Services Area provides support to the Commission
In August of 2008, Margaret Parker, Chair of AAPAC, presented the 2009 Annual Art Plan to City Council outlining the priorities for their first year. The commission chose the installation of artwork at the Ann Arbor Municipal Center as their first project. The commission gathered members representing local organizations and institutions, the art community, and city operating units that will use the building to form the Public Art Task Force. The mission of the Task Force was to prioritize sites, project ideas, and funding within the Municipal Center.
Based on the specialized expertise needed to support the Commission and project activities, AAPAC and City staff determined that it was in the best interest of the city to hire a part-time consultant to assist the Commission with the Public Art program activities while City Staff continue to provide budget planning and monitoring, communications, and general administration for the Public Art Fund.
Katherine Talcott was hired i...
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