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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-25454 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25454 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH KEVlN ARROW (ARTIST), FOR CREATION OF A PUBLIC ART COMMISSION, ENTITLED, "BEATLES MANDALA"; APPROPRIATING THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $70,000, FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND, WHICH AMOUNT INCLUDES $10,000 FOR SITE ENHANCEMENT, AND $5,000 FOR CONTINGENCY AND PROMOTION; AND FURTHER APPROVING THE SITE FOR THIS PUBLIC ARTWORK AT THE NORTH SHORE BANDSHELL PARK. WHEREAS, in the Spring of 2001, the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee embarked on drafting a master list of potential funding sources and possible sites for new works of art pursuant to the AiPP Ordinance, and in drafting the Miami Beach Art in Public Places (AiPP) Master Plan of potential sites for community enhancements, the AiPP Committee considered the North Beach sector a tourist destination with growing cultural potential; and WHEREAS, in looking into the visual elements and the historical factors pertinent to North Beach, a visual theme of mosaic tile was documented with median planters and bus benches, and a cultural theme was discovered with the Beatles having been lodged at the Deauville Hotel in 1964 at the end of their first world tour; and WHEREAS, in the summer of 2002, the AiPP Committee asked the artist Kevin Arrow to propose a mosaic tile artwork for North Beach in memory of the Beatles; and WHEREAS, Mr. Arrow is a local artist currently employed at MOCA as the Exhibition Coordinator and Registrar, a property owner and resident of North Beach, and is known for his colorful and intricate "mandala" designs; and WHEREAS, a "mandala" traditionally represents a symmetrical display of inter- related visual components to be enjoyed for the purpose of relaxation, concentration or meditation; and WHEREAS, in August of 2002, a preliminary proposal, by Kevin Arrow, for a 200 square foot mosaic tile work of art entitled "Beatles Mandala," was presented by the AiPP Committee and staff to the City's consultant, EDAW; and WHEREAS, on September 24, 2002, an all inclusive PowerPoint presentation was made by the artist to the AiPP Committee, which included the Bandshell Park Restoration Project as a recommended location, in order to assist in deferring some of the cost for site preparation and permitting; however, the Bandshell Park Restoration Project has yet to be funded and the Beatles 40t~ anniversary is only a few months away; and WHEREAS, The AiPP Committee met respectively, with the North Beach Development Corporation Capital Improvements Committee and Arts in North Beach Committee and received their support of the original site recommendation, which is in close proximity to the commercial business district, the entertainment/arts district, Ocean Terrace, and the Deauville Hotel; and WHEREAS, this site has high impact visibility for residents and visitors and provides an excellent opportunity to establish a community centerpiece; and WHEREAS, the proposed art project has been reviewed by the City's Capital Improvement Projects Office (CIP) and CIP estimates approximately $10,000 would be needed for site enhancements, to include construction of sub-flooring, a retaining wall with perimeter pavers, and illumination; and $5,000 for contingency and promotion; and WHEREAS, on December 16, 2003, the Community Affairs Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed art project; and WHEREAS, the AiPP Committee would like the "Beatles Mandala" project to be unveiled at the Miami Beach Festival of the Arts on February 7, 2004 in North Beach to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' visit to Miami Beach, which was on February 26, 1964; and WHEREAS, the "Beatles Mandala" public art commission will visually enhance the community and serve as an important centerpiece for Miami Beach and the North Beach community. 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 authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Kevin Arrow (Artist), for creation of a public art commission entitled, "Beatles Mandala"; further appropriating the total amount of $70,000, from the Art in Public Places Fund, which amount includes $10,000 for site enhancement, and $5,000 for contingency and promotion; and further approving the site for this public artwork at the North Shore Bandshell park. ATTEST: CITY CLERK PASSED and ADOPTED this [~,'th~ da~2004. ~/MAYOR T:~,GENDA~2004~Jan1404\Consent~AiPP Beatles Reso.doc APPROVED ASTO FORM &LANGUAGE &FOREXECUTION CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: To authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the artist in an amount not to exceed $55,000, the project will also include approximately $10,000 for site enhancements which include construction of sub-flooring, a retaining wall with perimeter pavers and illumination and $5,000 for contingency and promotion, for a total of $70,000. The Art in Public Places fund, for the artwork entitled "Beatles Mandala" to be sited in the North Shore Bandshell Park. Issue: Should City Commission approve this work of art to be sited in the North Shore Bandshell Park? Item Summary/Recommendation: ITo approve the Art in Public Places "Beatles Mandala" project for the North Shore Bandshell Park, as recommended by the Community Affairs Committee on December 16, 2003. Advisory Board Recommendation: Approved by the Art in Public Places Committee on September 17, 2002; the North Beach Development Corporation's Capital Improvements Committee on February 11, 2003, and the Arts in North Beach Committee on September 15, 2003; and the Community Affairs Committee on December 16, 2003. Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: '1 $70,000 Art in Public Places Fund 147 2 3 4 Finance Dept. Total City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: I Donna Shaw Assistant City Manager City Manager A . Arr M H COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: From: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Jorge M. Gonzalez ~-~-/..T.~ City Manager Date: January 14, 2004 SubJect: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTIST, KEVlN ARROW, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,000, THE PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE $10,000 FOR SITE ENHANCEMENT AND $5,000 FOR CONTINGENCY AND PROMOTION, FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND FOR THE ARTWORK ENTITLED "BEATLES MANDALA"; FURTHER APPROVING THE SITING OF THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION AT THE NORTH SHORE BANDSHELL PARK, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ART IN PUBLIC COMMITTEE. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. BACKGROUND In the spring of 2001, the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee embarked on drafting a master list of potential funding soumes and possible sites for new works of art pursuant to the AiPP Ordinance. In drafting the Miami Beach Art in Public Places (AiPP) master plan of potential sites for community enhancements, the AiPP Committee considered the North Beach sector a tourist destination with growing cultural potential. In looking into the visual elements and the historical factors pertinent to North Beach, a visual theme of mosaic tile was documented with median planters and bus benches, and a cultural theme was discovered with the Beatles having been lodged at the Deauville Hotel in 1964 at the end of their first world tour. In the summer of 2002, the AiPP Committee asked the artist Kevin Arrow to propose a mosaic tile artwork for North Beach in memory of the Beatles. Mr Arrow is a local artist currently employed at MOCA as the Exhibition Coordinator and Registrar. Mr Arrow is also a property owner and resident of North Beach. Mr. Arrow is known for his colorful and intricate "Mandela" designs. A "rnandala'(Sanskrit) traditionally represents a symmetrical display of inter-related visual components to be enjoyed for the purpose of relaxation, concentration or meditation. A mandala can represent a microcosm or spiritual diagram of a universe, illustrating various principles, qualities, and forces. Byviewing the components of a mandala sequence, moving inward and outward through the imagery, one can move simultaneously toward one's own inner center and toward the center of one's reality. In August of 2002, a preliminary proposal, by Kevin Arrow, for a 200 square foot mosaic tile work of art entitled "Beatles Mandala," was presented by the AiPP Committee and staffto EDAW. On September 24, 2002, an all inclusive PowerPoint presentation was made by the artist to the AiPP Committee which included the Bandshell Park restoration project as a recommended location in order to assist in deferring some of the cost for site preparation and permitting. However, the Bandshell Park restoration project has yet to be funded and the Beatles 40th anniversary is only a few months away. The AiPP Committee met with the North Beach Development Corporation Capital Improvements and Arts in North Beach committees and received their support of the original site recommendation, which is in close proximity to the commercial business district, the entertainmentJarts district, Ocean Terrace, and the Deauville Hotel. This site has high impact visibility for residents and visitors and provides an excellent opportunity to establish a community centerpiece. The project has been reviewed by the City's Capital Improvement Projects Office (CIP) and and CIP estimates approximately $10,000 would be needed for site enhancements to include construction of sub-flooring, a retaining wall with perimeter pavers and illumination and $5,000 for contingency and promotion. The artist fee of $55,000 is to include materials, labor and installation. On December 16, 2003, the Community Affairs Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed project. The AiPP Committee would like the "Beatles Mandala" project to be unveiled at the Miami Beach Festival of the Arts on February 7, 2004 in North Beach to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' visit to Miami Beach, which was on February 26, 1964. The "Beatles Mandala" public art commission will visually enhance the community and serve as an important centerpiece for Miami Beach and the North Beach community. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the "Beatles Mandala" design proposal (Exhibit "A'), as recommended by the Art in Public Places Committee, the issuance of an agreement with the artist Kevin Arrow, and the appropriation of funds in the amount of up to $70,000, which includes artwork, site enhancements, installation, a contingency and promotion, from the Art in Public Places Fund No. 147, accordingly. 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