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Resolution to Approve Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Aaron Seagraves as Public Art Administrator ($18,500.00) and Appropriate Funds from the Public Art Fund Balance ($20,500.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Your approval is requested for a third amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Aaron Seagraves for consulting services in the amount of $18,500.00. This Professional Service Agreement will extend the term of his agreement by five months, through December 31, 2013, and add $18,500.00 in compensation, for total compensation for the June 11, 2011 through December 31, 2013 period to an amount not to exceed $48,900.00.
The purpose of the City’s public art program is to create public art to improve the aesthetic quality of public spaces and structures, provide cultural and recreational opportunities, contribute to the local heritage, stimulate economic activity and promote the general welfare of the community. The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission (AAPAC) is the oversight body of the program. Commission members are nominated by the Mayor and approved by City Council. Craig Hupy, Public Services Administrator, acts as the City liaison to AAPAC, and, under his direction, the Public Services Area provides support to the Commission.
Ann Arbor’s public art program is in the process of completing several new public artworks this year and in 2014. Four design proposals for artwork at the Ann Arbor Stadium Bridges reconstruction are being considered this month. Public art projects located at a new rain garden installation, at Kingsley and First Street, and at the Argo Cascades, are also underway. Three artists have been selected to submit design proposals at Argo Cascades and are scheduled to visit Ann Arbor on August 3rd. Their proposals will be submitted in the fall. Installation of the art on the corner of Kingsley and First is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2013. Based on the needed support for the multiple public art pr...
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