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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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?
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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 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 historic Rogers Bridge (Agenda item #22-0246). As part of the Agreement, the County is committing $150,000 cash and the City is committing $50,000 towards the project. The goal is to create one significant statement piece at the original Rogers Bridge location, along with several smaller pieces located at City and County facilities. In October, the Board approved a recommendation to appoint Ilan Averbuch as the artist responsible for the large scale work located along the Chattahoochee River adjacent to the newly constructed bridge. Per the IGA with the City of Johns Creek (Agenda Item # 22-0246) the County will be covering all costs associated with the works commissioned under this contract.
A national online Call for Artists’ EOI, issued by the Department via publicartist.org 11/08 - 11/22 2022. 35 applicants submitted portfolios for review by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel identified 4 applicants who would receive an honorarium and provide a conceptual proposal by December 15th. After a review of the proposals, the Panel scored David Moore and Adam Deck the highest with Allen Peterson as the second preference. On December 21, 2022 (Agenda Item 22-0964), the Board of Commissioners approved the award of the contract to David Moore and Adam Deck. On March 16, David Moore notified the Department of his resignation from the project. His collaborator, Adam Deck was given the opportunity to apply as a solo artist on March 28, however, he did not submit a portfolio for consideration. Therefore, the Department recommends appointing the second placed artist, Allen Peterson as the selected artist.
Scope of Work: Following the appointment of an artist for the main sculptural piece located at Rogers Bridge on the Chattahoochee River, the Department is now seeking artists to create smaller works using steel recycled from the historic Rogers Bridge. The artwork will be located at sites around Johns Creek including the Johns Creek Environmental Campus, Ocee Library, Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library and City of Johns Creek City Hall. This commission is only for Fulton County-owned locations. 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 approval process established by the Art in Public Places Resolution
Community Impact: When installed, this artwork will serve to enhance the experience of visiting County facilities. It will also preserve a significant part of Fulton County history by recycling steel from the 106-year-old bridge.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Arts & Culture is requesting approval of the public art contract.
Project Implications: In 2022, the Board joined with the City of Johns Creek through an IGA for the commission of multiple works of art using the recycled bridge materials (Agenda item #22-0246). Should the Board not approve this recommendation it would jeopardize the IGA, the County’s relationship with the City and perception in Johns Creek and arts communities.
Community Issues/Concerns: None
Department Issues/Concerns: None
New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information
Allen Peterson dba AP Fine Arts LLC
1300 Fleetwood Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
Exhibits Attached
A. Contract
B. Proposal
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Alex Frankcombe
Public Art Manager
Department of Arts and Culture
404-612-5791
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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No
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0 |
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This Request: |
$54,700 |
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TOTAL: |
$54,700 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
0 |
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Cash |
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Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
4/25/22 |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
4/25/24 |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
54,700 |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
461-181-JCAP-1160
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Start Date: |
End Date: 12/31/2024 |
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