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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 7, 2008 E-05AGENDA ITEM E.00J CITY OF LODI W) COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Purchase of Bronze "Celebration of the Harvest" Sculpture by Rowland Cheney to be located on the Corner of School and Oak Streets in Downtown Lodi ($153,000) MEETING DATE: May 7,2008 PREPARED BY: James M. Rodems RECOMMENDED ACTION: The city Council adopts a resolution approving the purchaseof bronze sculpture "Celebration of the Harvest" by Rowland Cheney to be located on the Corner of School and Oak Streets in downtown Lodi ($153,000) BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Rowland Cheney and Chris Kralj presented this project to the City Council on December 17,2007. The project was first formally presented to the Art Advisory Board on August 22. "Celebrating the Harvest" is a bronze sculpture piece celebrating the early farmers and vintners. The proposed site is the corner of School and Oak Streets in downtown Lodi. FISCAL IMPACT Due to durability of materials, fiscal impact is minimal. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Artist proposal of $153,000.00 includes the design, transportation, site preparation(demolition/repair) and installation of the artwork. As of February29, 2008, funds available in the Art in Public Places Budget are $,483%577. Budget Manager _ amac fU Rnrla c Community Center Director APPROVED: g, City Manager