Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Cultural Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE conceptual artwork design proposal by artist Susan Narduli for Andrews Avenue Bridge in an amount not to exceed $490,000 (estimated amount of $450,000 for art, $40,000 for contingency), which is currently budgeted in the Public Art Fund the Transportation Capital Program. (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 approval of the artwork design proposal, allowing staff to develop an agreement with the artist to finalize the design proposal and proceed with fabrication and installation of the artwork.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
November 11, 2020 (Item No. 54)
Summary Explanation/Background
BROWARD CULTURAL DIVISION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENENCE DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's value of cultivating community culture, arts, recreation, and life-long learning and goals relating to providing diverse artistic, cultural, educational, and historical amenities and programs that contribute to a vibrant, multi-cultural, and economically viable community.
Exhibit 1 is the conceptual artwork design proposal by artist Susan Narduli for Andrews Avenue Bridge located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The functionally integrated artwork will illuminate and add visual interest to the piers and control tower of the bridge. The artwork is intended to create a landmark for Broward Co...
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