DEPARTMENT
Arts and Culture
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of a public art contract to commission Allen Peterson to create three site-specific, original works of art at three locations determined by the County using materials reclaimed from the Rogers Bridge, Johns Creek in the amount of $54,700.00, and authorization of the County Attorney to approve the public art contract as to form and to make necessary changes to the contract to protect the County prior to execution. The term is upon BOC approval through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The Department of Arts & Culture is requesting approval of a public art contract to commission Allen Peterson to create a three site-specific, original works of art in at three locations determined by the County using materials reclaimed from the Rogers Bridge, Johns Creek in the amount of $54,700.00.
This public art contract uses funds from the General Fund specifically allocated to the project by the BOC and therefore is not subject to the Art in Public Places Resolution adopted by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in April 1993. Background: On April 13, 2022 the Fulton County Board of Commissioners resolved to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Johns Creek, Georgia to create a Selection Panel and to commission artwork from the steel material used to construct the histori...
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