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2010-27568 Reso 2010 -27568 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION FOR SOUTH POINTE PARK, ENTITLED "LIGHTHOUSE" (WORKING TITLE), AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE; THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; AND THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD; FURTHER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE ARTIST, TOBIAS REHBERGER; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, FOR DESIGN, CREATION, AND INSTALLATION OF THE AFORESTATED WORK OF ART; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM FUND No. 147 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. WHEREAS, in the Fall of 2005, with direction from the City Administration, the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee embarked on commissioning an internationally recognized artist that would create an original work of art, in conjunction with the re- design and renovation of South Pointe Park; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2006, the AiPP committee voted in favor of awarding the South Pointe Park public art commission to Iriigo Manglano - Ovalle for the proposed work of art entitled "Drift "; and WHEREAS, the Tourism and Cultural Development Office, Capital Improvements Office, and the Legal Department discussed the project with the Artist over the course of two years and failed to reach agreement on terms and a revised budget, and WHEREAS, on June 17, 2008, the AiPP Committee met and unanimously passed a motion recommending that the Mayor, City Commission and the Administration no longer move forward with "Drift" in South Pointe Park; and WHEREAS, on September 24, 2008, the City Commission unanimously approved the recommendation to issue a new CaII to Artists for South Pointe Park with a project budget not to exceed $500,000, inclusive of all infrastructure costs; and WHEREAS, the AiPP Committee met on a monthly basis from July to December 2008 and discussed possible artists for South Pointe Park, subsequently reviewing the public projects of forty - five (45) artists; and WHEREAS, at the AiPP's request, in their February 23, 2010 meeting, Jim Drain, Mark Handforth, Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb made presentations of their proposals; and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2010, the AiPP Committee reviewed and discussed the presentations further and unanimously agreed to request fully realized proposals from Mark Handforth, Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb; and WHEREAS, on July 6, 2010, the AiPP Committee discussed the proposals received from Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb, and the Committee voted unanimously in favor of Mr. Rehberger's project "Lighthouse" (working title); and 1 WHEREAS, on October 5, 2010, the Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee passed a motion recommending the project and requested a briefing in more detail regarding the project and the artist; and WHEREAS, the project was reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB) on November 2, 2010, and was unanimously approved and, as required by the City Code, a second public hearing before the DRB is scheduled for December 7, 2010; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tobias Rehberger is an internationally recognized artist; and WHEREAS, the Administration concurs with the advisory recommendations of the AiPP Committee; the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee; and the Design Review Board respectively, and would further recommend that the Mayor and City Commission approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement, in the amount not exceed $500,000, with Mr. Tobias Rehberger (Artist), for design, creation, and installation of the aforestated work of art, entitled "Lighthouse" (working title); and WHEREAS, funding, is available from Fund No. 147 - Art in Public Places. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve the selection of the certain public art commission for South Pointe Park, with a working title, "Lighthouse," as recommended by the Art in Public Places Committee; the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee; and Design Review Board; further approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with the Artist, Tobias Rehberger; and appropriating funds, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, for design, creation, and installation of the aforestated work of art; from Fund No. 147 Art in Public Places. PASSED and ADOPTED this IA day of December, 2010. MAYOR ATTESTED BY: rt tdtliX VOA' didA CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION if ' 0 COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the artist Tobias Rehberger in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a public art commission for the Art in Public Places sculpture entitled "Lighthouse" (working title), to be sited in South Pointe Park and appropriate $500,000 from Fund 147 — Art in Public Places. Key Intended Outcome Supported: Increase community rating of cultural activities. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): The 2009 Community Satisfaction Survey shows that 73.3 % of residents and 58.7 % of businesses feel the City has the "right amount" of cultural events available. Issue: Shall the City of Miami Beach approve the selection of a public art commission for South Pointe Park? Item Summary/Recommendation: In the fall of 2005, with direction from the City Administration, the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee embarked on commissioning an intemationally recognized artist that would create an original work of art, in conjunction with the re- design and renovation of South Pointe Park. The objective was to commission work that would be monumental in scale, within the project budget of $500,000. On February 23, 2006, the AiPP committee voted in favor of awarding the South Pointe Park public art commission to Inigo Manglano - Ovalle for the proposed work of art entitled "Drift." The City Commission subsequently approved (the selection) at their April 11, 2006, Commission Meeting. Following multiple discussions and meetings with the Capital Improvements Office, the Legal Department and the Artist over the course of two years and failing to reach agreement on terms and a revised budget, on September 24, 2008 the City unanimously passed a motion accepting the recommendation from the AiPP that the City no longer move forward with "Drift" in South Pointe Park and issue a new call for Artists. The AiPP committee met on a monthly basis from July to December 2008 and discussed possible artists for South Pointe Park. The public projects of forty -five (45) artists were reviewed. On September 15, 2009, AiPP met and unanimously agreed to request proposals from the following four artists; Jim Drain, Mark Handforth, Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb; the four artists made presentations to the AiPP. On March 26, 2010, the Committee reviewed and discussed the presentations and unanimously agreed to request fully realized proposals from Mark Handforth, Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb. On July 6, 2010, the AiPP Committee discussed the proposals from Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb and unanimously voted in favor of recommending Mr. Rehberger's project "Lighthouse" (working title). On October 5, 2010, the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee passed a motion accepting the Art in Public Places Committee's recommendation and requested a briefing in more detail regarding the project and the artist The project was reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB) on November 2, 2010 and was unanimously approved. As required by the City Code, a second public hearing before the DRB is required and is scheduled for December 7, 2010. At the time of the printing of this agenda, the outcome of the meeting is not known. Advisory Board Recommendation: Art in Public Places; Neighborhoods /Community Affairs Committee; and Design Review Board have recommended in favor of the selected public art project on July 6, 2010 and Oct. 5, 2010 respectively. Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: 1 $500,000 Fund 147 — Art in Public Places OBPI Total Financial Impact Summary: City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: Max Sklar, ext. 6116 Si • n -Offs: • De • artment Director WW1 lr1t19' $ti;F 1-' y!����� • _ MAS HMF � ' ' J: G T:\Agenda\2010 \December 8 \Regular\AiPP Summary.doc A GENDA ITEM R1 13 MIAAAIBEACH DATE I2- -10 MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Mattie Bower and Members of the City Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager DATE: December 8, 2010 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAY ND C COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SELECTION OF A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION FOR SOUTH POINTE PARK, ENTITLED "LIGHTHOUSE" (WORKING TITLE), AS APPROVED BY THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE; NEIGHBORHOODS/ COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE; AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD; FURTHER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE ARTIST, TOBIAS REHBEGER, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, FOR DESIGN, CREATION, AND INSTALLATION OF AFORESTATED WORK OF ART ; FROM FUND 147 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution. BACKGROUND In the fall of 2005, with direction from the City Administration, the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee embarked on commissioning an internationally recognized artist that would create an original work of art, in conjunction with the re- design and renovation of South. Pointe Park. The objective was to commission work that would be monumental in scale, within the project budget of $500,000. On November 4, 2005, the AiPP Committee met and shortlisted seven artists. Subsequently, George Hargreaves, Hargreaves Associates (the City's Architecture and Engineering consultant for the South Pointe Park Project), explained to the AiPP Committee his vision for the Park, and recommended artists from the shortlist he felt were best suited for the project. On February 23, 2006, the committee voted in favor of awarding the South Pointe Park public art commission to Inigo Manglano - Ovalle for the proposed work of art entitled "Drift." The "Drift" was a large -scale sculpture proposed for the West Palm Lawn at South Point Park and was a reproduction of an artic iceberg based on scientific data of an actual phenomenon, sculpted in white marble with steel interior structure. The City Commission subsequently approved (the selection) at their April 11, 2006, Commission Meeting. Following multiple discussions and meetings with the Capital Improvements Office, the Legal Department and the Artist over the course of two years and failing to reach agreement on terms and a revised budget, on June 17, 2008, the AiPP Committee met and unanimously passed a motion recommending that the Mayor, City Commission and the Administration no longer move forward with "Drift" in South Pointe Park. They further recommended that a new Call to Artists be issued. On September 24, 2008 the City Commission unanimously approved the recommendation to issue a new Call to Artists for South Pointe Park with a project budget not to exceed $500,000, inclusive of all infrastructure costs. The AiPP committee met on a monthly basis from July to December 2008 and discussed possible artists for South Pointe Park. The public projects of forty -five (45) artists were reviewed. On Page2of3 December 8, 2010 City Commission Meeting Tobias Rehberger Resolution September 15, 2009, AiPP met and unanimously agreed to request proposals from the following four artists; Jim Drain, Mark Handforth, Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb. At the February 23, 2010 meeting artists, Jim Drain, Mark Handforth, Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb presented their proposals. On March 26, 2010 the Committee reviewed and discussed the presentations further and unanimously agreed to request fully realized proposals from Mark Handforth, Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb. Finalist Mark Handforth notified staff that after considerable thought, he would not submit a proposal. On July 6, 2010, the AiPP Committee discussed the proposals from Tobias Rehberger and Gary Webb. Please see Attachment A for a description of Mr. Rehberger's project, and Attachment B, an artist rendering of the project. The committee discussed the proposals at length and unanimously selected Tobias Rehberger's "Lighthouse" (working title), to be commissioned for South Pointe Park. The Committee duly noted that Mr. Rehberger is an internationally recognized artist; some of his most important public art projects are: • Slinky Springs to Fame, 2010, Oberhausen, Germany; • Cafeteria Project, 2009, Venice Biennale, Venice, Italy, which was the recipient of the prestigious Golden Lion Award; • C'era un volta in America, 2009, Maxxi Contemporary Art Museum, Rome, Italy; and • Raststatt Rio Bravo, 2008, Munich, Germany. Additionally, the Committee recognized that Mr. Rehberger had done seventy -two (72) one man shows at some of the most prestigious museums and foundations in the world; including: • Frankfurt Museum, Frankfurt, Germany, 2010; • Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2008; • Prada Foundation, Milan, Italy, 2007; • Centro de Arte Contemporanea, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2006 • National Museum Queen Sofia Art Center, Madrid, Spain, 2005; • Serrvales Museum, Porto, Portugal, 2002; • Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, 2002; • Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, USA, 2000; • University of California Berkeley Art Museum, Berkeley, USA, 1999; • Kunsthalle Basel, Basel, Switzerland, 1998. The Scope of Services (Attachment "C ") and project budget (Attachment "D ") are provided for your information. NEIGHBORHOODS /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REVIEW On October 5, 2010, the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee discussed the AiPP's recommendation and solicited comments from members of the public present. At the conclusion of their discussion they passed a motion accepting the Art in Public Places Committee's recommendation and requested individual briefings in order to review the project and artist information in more detail. Additionally, the Committee directed staff to develop altemative locations for the off -leash dog area in South Pointe Park; the Parks and Recreation Department will be presenting alternative locations at the December Committee meeting. Page3of3 December 8, 2010 City Commission Meeting Tobias Rehberger Resolution Following the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee meeting, on October 18, 2010, staff presented the project to the South of Fifth Street Neighborhood Association (SOFNA). This presentation is done as a courtesy to keep the community informed on developments occurring in the neighborhood. Although it is always desired, the City Code does not require approval or support from the neighborhood association on AiPP projects. In fact, the Code delineates a specific process for the selection of public art, which was followed by the Commission- appointed AiPP Committee. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING The project was reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB) on November 2, 2010 and was unanimously approved. As required by the City Code, a second public hearing before the DRB is required and is scheduled for December 7, 2010. At the time of the printing of this agenda, the outcome of the meeting is not known. PROJECTED TIMELINE If approved by the City Commission at the December 8, 2010, meeting, the City will immediately finalize a contract with Mr. Rehberger who has proposed installation for November 2011. CONCLUSION As you know, opinions on art are very subjective and it is impossible to please everyone. In fact, one very important purpose of public art is to open dialogue about the piece and encourage the community to express themselves. It is evident this piece is already accomplishing this. While there have been expressions of support from South of Fifth residents, SOFNA has advised the City that their board does not support this selection. The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the selection of a public art commission for the South Pointe Park, entitled "Lighthouse" (working title), as recommended by the Art in Public Places Committee; Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee; and Design Review Board; and further approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Artist, Tobias Rehberger, and appropriating funds, not to exceed $500,000, for design, creation, and installation of the aforestated work of art; from Fund. 147 —Art in Public Places. T:\AGENDA\2010 \December 8 \RegulaMiPP Rehberger Memo.doc { PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tobias Rehberger: "Lighthouse" (Attachment "A ") The following description of the project is taken from Tobias Rehberger's proposal. The dimension of the artwork is estimated at 55'11/16" in height and the width varies from 8' 1%" to 4' 10' % ". The project budget is within the available budget and the project timeline reflects the sculpture being installed by November 2011. "For my art proposal within South Pointe Park / Miami Beach l would like to give this very special gateway to the City of Miami Beach a symbol that not only marks the area and greets all the visitors that pass through Government Cut every day by boat but also brings together some of the key attributes the City stands for a vital zest for life, art, and design: a sculpture, which is designed as a modem playful interpretation of a beacon, including the moving lights at the top. However, the function of the light is not to guide the ships but to greet all the visitors to the City with cheerful, multi - colored lighting that underlines the lively spirit of Miami Beach." ATTACH ENT H . s L ai r :. ,, :b. 8 � n. : Ls °e t ::,.%.,:: . e. f 3 '� a x © ° °• t d r ,p a r a y .. • ,, ,, @d 0 • j • q , p ., . '• �� m � 80 ° B Y `� a, u , . ( �: ' � ° 0� a �} 0 `,, P t { b i a k�p ' 0 n '''' t ' -,, ° f- .gy '=. „ ° c a ,,� °,,,0'' , � � .� 9 f ' 11° n df +_ Dc .a p"'p " 0 ' _ / J7 ' ,4, t r tF' P � a o 0 4 1111a ir • '' . ' ' 0 ' � a 11' y q�4 1 atr_[ , ' Fop ` ; 1 #y w ° K i y ` ' U p '`' C , , j 0 f p o � T .• - 7"" ^^ i' 9 is v . , a o t ATTACHMENT C SCOPE OF SERVICES DELIVERABLES: Artist shall provide the following deliverables: 1 -A Design Development. The Artist shall complete the design development of the approved Artwork, develop construction documents, based on the approved concept, for fabrication of the work, coordinate the Work with the Contract Administrator and Project Coordinator and secure all applicable approvals and permits. Approval by the Contract Administrator and notice to proceed for fabrication shall occur after submittal of all applicable artwork deliverables and shall require the additional review and approval of Project Coordinator (which shall occur concurrent with Contract Administrator's review and approval process). 1. The Artist shall submit final design drawings for fabrication, artist proofs, material samples, construction documents, verified cost estimate, sub - contractor list, permits and approvals, and a fabrication and installation schedule. 2. If the verified cost exceeds the Project Budget, the Artist shall be obligated to redesign the Artwork to fit within the established budget, inclusive of all payments to the Artist, at no additional charge to City. 3. This phase includes Site visits for coordination and presentation purposes: I -B Fabrication and Installation. The Artist shall deliver and install all Artwork and Artwork support components, as per the approved construction drawings. Artist shall provide construction administration services as required during the installation of the Artwork at the Site, including, but not limited to, the coordination of all applicable inspections by all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. I -C Final Conservation Documents. Upon completion and installation of the Artwork, the Artist shall submit all photographic documentation and completed cataloging forms including shop drawings, manufacturer specifications and product cut - sheets, as applicable. If the Artist utilizes computer technology in the fabrication of the Artwork, the Artist shall submit electronic copies of any computer files that will support on -going operations or future repairs and conservation of the Artwork. Artist shall also submit replacement material(s) and /or parts, as applicable, and as deemed necessary by the Artist and Contract Administrator, to be used for future repairs of the Artwork (quantities to be determined by Artist and Contract Administrator). Artist to demonstrate any maintenance and replacement procedures of the Artwork, as deemed necessary by the Contract Administrator. COMPLETION AND INSPECTION: Upon completion and installation of all designed and fabricated components, Artist shall be responsible for obtaining written final approval from Contract Administrator. If Contract Administrator finds the Work acceptable, the requirements of the Agreement with regard to design, fabrication, and installation of the Work and the Project satisfied, and all conditions of the permits and regulatory agencies fulfilled, final acceptance shall be given by the Contract Administrator. PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION: Professional photo- documentation suitable for publication shall include images of all major aspects of the Project. The Artist- supplied photo- documentation shall be reproducible, at no cost to the City, for any and all applicable uses by the City. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT and EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: In the development of the Artwork design, the Artist shall research the relevant concerns and interests of the City, and the surrounding community. The Artist shall participate in at least one community meeting and two other public meetings, as shall be determined by the Contract Administrator. TIMELINE FOR COMPLETION: It shall be the Artist responsibility, where applicable, to obtain all necessary permits as required by City through Contract Administrator, and provide proof of same to the Contract Administrator prior to fabrication. 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