Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Cultural Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE artwork design proposal for the new Port Everglades Northport (Heron) Garage in an amount not to exceed $220,000, which is currently budgeted in the Port Everglades Capital Improvement Fund. (Commission District 7)
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Why Action is Necessary
Part I, Chapter 1, Article V, 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
This action allows for the approval of the amount of funds and for approval of the artwork design proposal so that staff can proceed to develop an agreement with the artist to finalize the design and proceed with fabrication and installation of the artwork.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
This item addresses the Commission's stated vision of creating a sustainable system of world-class intermodal transportation, infrastructure, quality human services, public safety, affordable housing, recreation, arts and culture, complementing and balancing our natural resources and environment.
The item also furthers the Commission's value of cultivating community, arts, recreation and life-long learning.
This action is for approval of the proposed functionally integrated artwork design, in an amount not to exceed $220,000 (estimated amount of $200,0000 for art and $20,000 for contingency).
Exhibit 1 is the proposed design for functionally integrated artwork by the artist Manuel DiRita (aka Peeta) for the new five-story Northport (Heron) Parking Garage located at the intersection of Eisenhower Boulevard and SW 20th Street. The proposed artwork will...
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