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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND BRIAN RENDA TO PAINT A MURAL ENTITLED WORLD PEACE, ON AN EXTERIOR WALL OF A BUILDING LOCATED AT 31 NE 1ST STREET IN THE ALLEY BEHIND THE BAILEY CONTEMPORARY ARTS BUILDING; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: $230)
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(Staff Contact: Laura Atria/Robin Bird)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
In accordance with Section § 160.04 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE, the Public Art Committee has the power to make recommendations to the City Commission on art and artist selection. At the May 19th, 2016 Public Art Committee meeting, the Committee voted to purchase Brian Renda’s “Renda Writer” World Peace Mural. At the September 21st 2015 City Commission meeting, the Commission approved the FY 2016 Public Art Annual Plan, which included a $10,000 Contingency / Opportunity Fund. The Public Art Committee recommended $230 of the Contingency / Opportunity line item to be used to purchase the artwork. The location will be on an exterior wall located at 31 NE 1st Street, in the alley behind the Bailey Contemporary Arts Building.
City Commission approval of the selected mural, World Peace, is requested, as well as authorization to pay $230 to Brian Renda.
This is a companion agenda item to the License Agreement, with the property owner, T E P M, Inc.
Origin of request for this action: Public Art Committee
Fiscal impact and source of funding: $230 from the previously approved FY 2016 Public Art Fund/ Contingency Account 315-1510-539.99-10