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 Ilan Averbuch (Averbuch Rail Art LLC) to create a site-specific, original work of art in Johns Creek at the newly constructed Rogers Bridge in the amount of $140,000.00 entitled "The Bridge", 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, 2023. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Fulton County Purchasing Code, sections 1-117 and State of Georgia O.C.G.A ? 36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
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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 Averbuch Rail Art LLC to create a site-specific, original work of public art in Johns Creek at the newly constructed Rogers Bridge in the amount of $140,000. 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 A...
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