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Resolution to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Ann Arbor Art Association for Artist Selection Services for the Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project ($35,000.00)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and approval, please find a Professional Services Agreement with Ann Arbor Art Association d/b/a Ann Arbor Art Center (AAAC) in the amount of $35,000.00 for artist selection services associated with the Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project. The services to be provided by AAAC include:
1. Organize a volunteer project committee to assist in the selection of the artist. The project committee shall include at least one representative designated by the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission;
2. Create specifications for the artwork;
3. Create and implement a process to solicit artwork proposals including the expected implementation/construction budget;
4. Work collaboratively with the Project Committee to define the process for selecting 3 to 5 finalists;
5. Create and post the formal call for artists;
6. Manage the receipt and review of all proposals;
7. Work with the Project Committee to create a "short-list" of 3 to 5 artists;
8. Manage and support the art selection process to identify a recommended proposal with public participation, including:
a) Community involvement through web-based polling and review/ commentary;
b) Holding town hall meetings for direct community input;
c) Final jury review; and
d) Communicate selected Artist/Artwork.
9. Make written recommendation to the City and the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission for preferred artwork proposal, including estimated maintenance activities and costs for 20 years; be available to answer questions accordingly.
The artist selection process is expected to begin in May 2016 and conclude by December 2016. The Ann arbor Public Art Commission will be participating in this project in an advisory capacity.
The Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project is currently being planned ...
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