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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-15 City CouncilCity of Palo Alto City Manager’s Report 6 TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: Community Services AGENDA DATE: October 15, 1996 CMR: 412:96 SUBJECT:Receipt of Outside Funds to Augment Capital Improvement Project Budget, Art in Public Places (18617) -Budget Amendment Ordinance The purpose of this report is to request Council’s approval of an ordinance amending the Capital Improvement budget for fiscal year 1996-97, to reflect the receipt of outside contributions in the amount of $12,200 to the City’s Art in Public Places program. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that Council approve the attached Budget Amendment Ordinance, which recognizes the receipt of outside funding contributed to the City of Palo Alto to augment the City’s Art in Public Places program. Funds have been received in support of two projects: Replacement of the Greg Brown mural Roofhoppers (contribution of $6,500 from Restoration Hardware); and the California Avenue project (received a combined contribution of $5,700 to date from twelve California Avenue merchants). POLICY IMPLICAT_IONS This staff report indicates no policy implications. The Public Art Commission identified two Public Art projects that they agreed to fund in part, provided that outside funds be sought to support the two projects. The first project was the restoration of the popular Greg Brown Mural The Roofhoppers, commonly referred to as "The Burglars." Located at the former Wiedeman’s store at 281 University Avenue since 1975, the mural was scheduled to be destroyed as the property was remodeled to become Restoration Hardware. Public Art Commissioners approached the owners of Restoration Hardware for funding the commission of a replacement mural. Restoration Hardware agreed to support the commission and presented a check to the Art in Public Places Capital Improvement Account for $6,500. The total commission to Greg Brown for the replacement CMR: 412:96 Page 1 of 2 mural, now located at ~ J0 Hamilton Avenue, was $10,0001~ ~2xpenditures for the mural project were incurred in fiscal year 1996. The remainder of the costs was funded by the Art in Public Places Capital Improvement account (18617). The second project entailed commissioning an artist to provide for Califorhia Avenue. The Public Art Commission entered a partnership with the California Avenue Area Development Association (CAADA) to fund an artist competition and to commission an appropriate artist. CAADA agreed to provide up to $7,500 to support the competition and artist commission. The Public Art Commission will provide the balance. The remainder of the costs will be funded by the Art in Public Places Capital Improvement account (18617). Contributions of $5,700 have been received from twelve California Avenue merchants and CAADA, and deposited in the Art in Public Places CIP account (18617). The Public Art Commission and CAADA ultimately selected two artists; each will receive a commission of $15,000 (for a total expense of $30,000). It is expected that both projects will be installed by mid- November. There is no fiscal impact. Funds have been received and placed in the Art in Public Places CIP (18617) revenue account. These funds have been given to augment the Art in Public Places program. To expend these funds appropriately, an adjustment for $12,200 needs to be made to the Art in Public Places CIP budget. ~ONMF.NTAI ~SSM~ The program is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Ac~ and is not subject to CEQA requirements. Budget Amendment Ordinance Prepared By:Leon Kaplan, Director, Arts and Culture Department Head Review:~~ PAUL THILTGEN Director, Community Services City Manager Approval: anager CMR: 412:96 Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 TO RECEIVE OUTSIDE FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, NUMBER 18617 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of section 12 of Article III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council on June 24, 1996 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1996-97; and WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission (Commission) agreed to help fund two Public Art projects through Capital Improvement Project 18617, Art in Public Places, provided outside funding be sought to support the projects; and WHEREAS, the first project was the replacement of a mural on the old Wiedeman’s Department Store which was destroyed when the property was remodeled for a new business; and WHEREAS, the new business, upon being approached, donated $6,500 towards the cost of the new mural; and WHEREAS, for the second project, the Commission, in partnership with the California Avenue Development Association, agreed to sponsor a competition to commission an art work for California Avenue; and WHEREAS, California Avenue merchants and the California Avenue Development Association have donated $5,700 to date for this project, and may donate further funds in the future; and WHEREAS, City Council authorization is needed to amend the 1996-97 budget as hereinafter set forth. NOW,~ THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows: SECTIQ~ i. Revenue in the Capital Improvement General Fund is increased by the sum of Twelve Thousand~ Two Hundred Dollars ($12,200) for the receipt of the donated funds. SECTION 2. The sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($12,200) is hereby~appropriated to the Capital Improvement Project 18617, Art in Public Places, and CIP 18617 is correspondingly increased. SECTION 3. This transaction has no impact on reserves. SECTION 4. As specified in Section 2.28.080(a) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, a two-thirds vote of the City Council is required to adopt this ordinance. SECTION 5. The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby finds that this is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, no environmental impact assessment is necessary. SECTION 6. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. INTRODUCED AND PASSED: AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: ATTEST:APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM:City Manager Senior Asst. City Attorney Deputy City Administrative Department Manager, Services Director of Community Services