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 an...
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