C4D-Ref- NCAC - Public Art Project For Placement In South Pointe Park Pier~ MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Cenler Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeochfLgov
COMMISSON MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Mattie Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie M. Brooks, Interim City Manager /~!--
DATE: January 16, 2013
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO NEIGHBORHOODS/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF A
PROPOSED PUBLIC ART PROJECT FOR PLACEMENT IN SOUTH POINTE PARK
PIER.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Refer discussion of a proposed public art project for placement in South Pointe Park Pier.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME
Maximize Miami Beach as a Destination Brand
BACKGROUND
In July 19, 2011, the Office of Capital Improvements Projects (CIP} presented conceptual drawings
of the proposed pier in South Pointe Park to the Art in Public Places (AiPP) Committee. The CIP
project manager for the pier told the Committee that the AiPP appropriation was $64,177.00, and
also advised the Committee the project was time sensitive and the architectural drawings would be
completed on July 22, 2011. Because the dollar amount of the AiPP contribution dollar was not
significant for such an important project, the committee discussed with CIP any opportunities
available for an artistic intervention on the pier involving an existing element within the pier design.
C!P suggested the shade structures or the benches, resulting in a combination of both the CIP
project budget and the AiPP budget. They concurred that this would create a more substantial
budget and AiPP would be able to commission an internationally recognized artist that would
create an original site specific work of art for the pier.
The AiPP committee reviewed and discussed the four options for selecting an artist (Exhibit 1) in
the City's AiPP Ordinance {as codified in Chapter 82, Articles VII, Divisions 1 through 4, Section
82-612). The members agreed to select an artist by "direct selection" (option 3). The primary
reason for "direct selection" was to meet the design and construction deadlines already established
by CIP, as demolition of the pier was to begin in the fall of 2012, and construction of the pier was to
begin January 2013. The Committee unanimously agreed to have staff ask Tobias Rehberger
(Artist), the artist commissioned for the lighthouse in South Pointe Park, if he would be interested in
doing an artistic intervention on the shade structures, benches or other possible interventions on
the pier. The Committee felt very strongly this was a unique opportunity to ask Tobias Rehberger
for an artistic intervention in one of the elements of pier because:
1. The two art projects (this new intervention and the already installed lighthouse at the west
lawn of the park) could create an artistic dialog between them; and
2. The two art projects could create a linkage between the east and west side of South Pointe
Park.
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In the latter part of July 2011, staff contacted the Artist with the Committee's recommendation
(referenced above) and the Artist advised he would consider their request, but because of his
schedule demands surrounding the November deadline for installing the lighthouse in South Pointe
Park in time for Art Basel Miami Beach by December 2011, he would discuss this with the
Committee in November 2011, after completing the installation.
In November 2011, the Artist contacted staff and requested the CADD file of the plan drawings for
the pier. Lutz Sante!. the Studio Manager of the Artist, requested a meeting with AiPP and CIP staff
during Art Basel Miami Beach and the installation and unveiling of the lighthouse in December
2011. Additionally, Mr. Bantel requested a site visit of the location of the pier.
On November 30, 2011, Lutz Bantel, met with AiPP and CIP staff and we reviewed and discussed
the drawings of the pier, the budget, and the pier project deadline. Mr. Sante! advised the Artist
would propose an artistic intervention on the access gate to the pier. The combined budgets of
AiPP and CIP would be broken down as follows; $64,177, AiPP contribution; $25,000 CIP
contribution; total project budget $89, 177; less $13,376, for a 15% Contingency Fee, leaving a total
project budget for the Artist not to exceed $75,801, for the Artist Fee, Design Drawings, Permitting,
Production, and Installation.
On July 3, 2012, the Artist submitted the first set of conceptual drawings of the gate and they were
provided to TCD, CIP, and ORB for comment.
On September 29, 2012, new conceptual drawings were submitted addressing the comments from
staff.
On October 15, 2012, AiPP met and reviewed the conceptual drawings and submitted additional
comments for the Artist to address.
At the November 20, 2012, AiPP Meeting, new conceptual drawings were provided to the
Committee by the Artist and he addressed all their comments. A complete presentation is expected
at the December or January AiPP meeting, which will include the following:
1. Cover letter not to exceed one { 1) page listing Artists experience with art projects;
2. Artist Statement not to exceed 250 words;
3. Current C.V. not to exceed one page;
4. Two (2) conceptual drawings to scale (1 drawing with gate open and 1 drawing with gate
closed);
5. Detailed project budget; and
6. Production and installation timeline timed for an unveiling during Art Basel Miami Beach
December 2013.
As previously stated, the demolition of the existing pier was originally scheduled for fall of 2012,
which is why a direct selection method was used to select an artist for the project. However, there
have been numerous delays attributed to the lengthy and extensive permitting process with all the
regulatory agencies. At this time, demolition of the pier is tentatively scheduled to begin the middle
of January 2013.
As a result of the extended timeline, on December 4, 2012, staff was directed by the by
Administration to research and recommend additional artists and also ask the AiPP Committee to
do the same.
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On December 7. staff was directed by the Administration to prepare a Call to Artists (Exhibit 2).
Staff and the AiPP Committee identified several artists who have experience working with metal
and, on December 10, 2012, a Call to Artists was sent to the following artists; Daniel Buren, Tom
Burr, Jim Drain. Mark Handforth, Liam Gillick, Caroline Sardi and Rirkrit Tiravanija.
On December 20, 2012, after comments from the artists' representatives, the Administration
extended the deadline to Feb. 15, 2013.
A proposed projected time-line subject to change:
• City Commission (Referral to NCAC) -January 16, 2013
• Art in Public Places Meeting-February 19, 2013
• Viewing proposals for comment by community on MBCulture.org and City Hall, 41h Floor -
March 2013
• Design Review Board-April 2, 2013
• Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee -April 29, 2013
• Design Review Board -May 7, 2013
• City Commission for award -June 5, 2013
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends discussion of a proposed public art project for placement in South
Pointe Park Pier to NCAC.
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EXHIBIT1
I Sec. 82-612.-Selection of artists and works of art.
(a) When the art in public places committee recommends a particular city construction project or existing
site as being appropriate for art in public places, the committee shall also recommend to the city
commission one of the following means of obtaining the works of art:
(1) Open entry competition. Through appropriate advertisement all artists are invited to enter into
competition for a commission to create a work of art for the site. The amount to be paid for the
works of art shall be determined by the city commission after considering the committee's
recommendation. Artists may be asked to submit slides of their past work, resumes, letters of
intent related to the specific project or specific proposals for the project under review.
(2} Limited entry competition A limited number of artists are invited to compete as set forth in
subsection (a)(1) of this section.
(3) Direct selection of the artist. An artist or several artists may be selected to develop a proposal
for the project or produce the desired works of art.
(4) Direct purchase of existing works of art. A completed work of art is purchased. No more than
ten percent of the costs of the work of art may go to a dealer or agent.
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MIAMI BEACH
Art in Public Places Call to Artists
Project Name: South Pointe Park Pier Gate
Location: City of Miami Beach South Pointe Park Pier
Submission Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013, 5:00p.m. via email
Exhibit 2
Brief Description: The City of Miami Beach Tourism and Cultural Development Department seeks the artists listed
below to submit an artistic intervention on the access gate of South Pointe Park Pier. The Artists need to propose an
original design for the access gate. Artists may only present one design. Attached are the following documents:
1. South Pointe Park Pier Project
2. Drawing of Pier (location of gate Section 2}
3. Access Gate Specification
Artists: Daniel Buren, Tom Burr, Jim Drain, Mark Handforth, Liam Gillick, Carolina Sardi and Rirkrit Tiravanija
Application Process: The application process is managed by the City of Miami Beach Tourism & Cultural Development
Department.
Selection Criteria: The Art in Public Places Committee shall consider the following issues:
• Quality of the artist's proposal;
• Aesthetic merit, quality, enduring value; and
• Experience and other qualifications of the artist.
Application Requirements*: The information and documentation must arrive at the City of Miami Beach via email by the
TIME on the stated deadline;
1. Cover letter not to exceed one (1) page listing experience with art projects;
1. Artist Statement not to exceed 250 words;
2. A current professional resume not to exceed one page;
3. Present artwork with two conceptual drawings to scale (1 drawing gate open and 1 drawing gate closed);
4. Detailed project budget
5. Production and installation timeline
*Please note the artwork will not be returned.
Scope of Work: Provide, deliver and install a custom art piece (entrance gate) for the South Pointe Park Pier. This
includes the gates, the wing panels and design therein with applicable hardware. Shop drawing to be provided to City of
Miami Beach Capital Improvements Office (CIP) and shall be submitted to the City of Miami Beach Building Department
for permitting.
Technical Requirements
1. Material aluminum and marine grade paint for performance in a marine grade environment.
2. Installation of the gate must be according to the plans provided to CIP because of the wind load calculations that will
impact hinges which have already been approved by the Building Department.
3. Material of the hinges will match material of gate
Project Budget
• $ 75,801.00 (Artist Fee, Permitting, Production, Installation)
• $13,376.00 15% Contingency Fee
• $ 89,177.00 Total Budget NotTo Exceed
Questions
Contact: Dennis Leyva
Email: Q.,.?nnisleyva@miamibeachfl.gov
Phone: 305.604.2477
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Other Selection Issues
• Florida "Sunshine Law:'' All meetings of the Art in Public Places Committee are open to the public, are publicly
advertised and are documented through written minutes.
• Conflict of Interests: Artists with immediate family or business partners on the selection committee are not eligible to
apply.
• Art in Public Places Committee Contacts: Artist applicants should not have contact with Art in Public Places
Committee members between the release of the Call to Artists and the completion of the selection process.
• Contact the City of Miami Beach for all questions and information.
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