File #: 24-1422   
Status: Agenda Ready
In control: County Administration - Cultural Division
Agenda Date: 11/12/2024 Final action: 11/12/2024
Title: MOTION TO APPROVE the design proposal from Maranje, LLC for the Port Everglades New Harbormaster Mural Project in an amount not to exceed $125,000 ($115,000 art; $10,000 contingency) which is currently budgeted within the Port Everglades Capital Improvement Fund. (Commission District 6)
Sponsors: System Administrator
Indexes: Established Commission Goals
Attachments: 1. Exhibit 1 - Port Everglades New Harbormaster Mural Project
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Broward County Commission Regular Meeting                               

Director's Name:  Monica Cepero

Department:                       County Administration                                          Division:  Cultural Division

 

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Requested Action

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MOTION TO APPROVE the design proposal from Maranje, LLC for the Port Everglades New Harbormaster Mural Project in an amount not to exceed $125,000 ($115,000 art; $10,000 contingency) which is currently budgeted within the Port Everglades Capital Improvement Fund. (Commission District 6)

 

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Why Action is Necessary

Section 1-88 (a)(9) of the Broward County Code of Ordinances, requires that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) approve the artist’s design proposal when the art budget for the artwork portion of the capital improvement project total is $100,000 or more.

 

What Action Accomplishes

Approves the design proposal from Maranje, LLC (“Artist”).

 

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Previous Action Taken

None.

 

Summary Explanation/Background

THE BROWARD COUNTY CULTURAL DIVISION, THE BROWARD COUNTY CULTURAL COUNCIL, AND PORT EVERGLADES RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

 

This item supports the Board’s Healthy Community Goal of cultivating community culture, arts, recreation, and life-long learning.

 

Using the direct selection method, Maranje, LLC (“Artist”) was approved to create and install a new mural for the Port Everglades New Harbormaster Mural Project. The Artist and their design proposal were approved by the Artist Selection Panel on October 29, 2024, the Broward Cultural Council on November 7, 2024.

 

Exhibit 1 is the proposed design for the artwork. The site is the north and east facades of the Harbormaster Tower located at 2020 Eller Dr., Fort Lauderdale, FL. The artwork is a hand painted mural that will be visible to pedestrians and motorists traveling both northbound and southbound on Eller Drive, and to the cruise ship passengers and visitors. The artwork will feature two Florida birds: a roseate spoonbill and a great heron. It will serve as a wayfinding feature that enhances the outdoor environment. The proposed design may vary slightly based on factors such as site conditions and additional agency input.

 

If approved, this item will approve the design proposal from the Artist for the Port Everglades New Harbormaster Mural Project in an amount not to exceed $125,000 ($115,000 art; $10,000 contingency).

 

Source of Additional Information

Phillip Dunlap, Director, Cultural Division, (954) 357-7456.

 

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary

Funds are budgeted within the Port Everglades Capital Improvement Fund.  No additional fiscal impact.