REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to extend an existing contract to June 30, 2021 with Erik Carlson to a create site-specific, original work of public art for Central Library in the amount of $109,100.00 with $10,365.00 yet to be invoiced. Effective dates: February 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-420, contract modifications within the scope of the contract & necessary for contract completion of the contract, in the specifications, services, time of performance or terms and conditions of the contract shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
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: On May 1, 2019, the BOC approved the commissioning of a site specific artwork to be installed at Central Library as part of the building's renovation (Item #19-0343). In December 2020, the work was installed, however, due to delays on the Library's construction schedule, the artist was unable to connect to the Library's IT infrastructure.
The artist currently has $10,365.00 from a $109,100.00 contract yet to be invoiced.
Community Impact: None.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Arts & Culture is requesting approval to extend the timeline of the scope of work until June 30, 2021 for an existing contract for the design, fabrication and installation of an original work of art at Central Library titled Of, If, And, Like by artist Erik Carlson of Area C Projects.
Project Implications: The contract requires renewing in order to complete the final install.
Community Issues/Concerns: None.
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