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A Resolution of the City Commission approving artwork by the artist Zilia Sánchez for the 427 Biltmore Way municipal building project (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel, approval/denial vote: 7 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 7 to 0); and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 amended budget to recognize as revenue a transfer from the Art in Public Places reserve, and appropriating such funds to put toward the cost of the artwork, landscape re-design, and installation of the project.
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The construction and renovation work at 427 Biltmore Way is a municipal project and meets the requirement to contribute 1.5% of the aggregate project value toward public art.
On November 10, 2021, the Arts Advisory Panel (AAP) met and reviewed the architectural rendering and landscape drawings for the project and discussed locations for artwork at the site, the building’s use and its context to potential artwork, the relationship to the site and surrounding areas, and the best approach for acquisition of artwork.
On December 8, 2021, the AAP reviewed an artwork proposed by Mayor Lago for the site by artist Zilia Sánchez. The Panel agreed that the artist is significant and recommended the artwork Concepto I conditionally, based on receiving specifications about the materials and installation options.
On December 14, 2021, the Cultural Development Board (CDB) reviewed the proposed artwork Concepto I by Zilia Sánchez for an amount of $480,000 along with the recommendation of the AAP. The Board recommended that staff pursue an independent appraisal of the artwork prior to the Board making a recommendation.
On January 12, 2022, the AAP reviewed, and accepted responses provided regarding the material and installation options, including a re-design of the landscaping plan in partnership with the architect, artist, and her representative.
On February 15, 2022, the CDB reviewed the independent appraisal of the ar...
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