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Adopt a Resolution Approving Artist Jagged Edge Metal Art's Conceptual Design for the Art Installation Project anticipated to be placed at Interstate 5 and Thornton Road and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute an Artwork Design, Fabrication, and Installation Agreement in a Form Approved by the City Attorney (Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $498,000) (PRCS)
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MEETING DATE:
March 6, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Christina Jaromay, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving Artist Jagged Edge Metal Art's conceptual design for the Art Installation Project anticipated to be placed at Interstate 5 and Thornton Road and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Artwork Design, Fabrication, and Installation Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney (Total Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $498,000).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Lodi City Council appropriated $500,000 for an art installation anticipated to be placed at Interstate 5 and Thornton Road (near Flag City) at its April 20, 2022, regular meeting. Lodi's cultural history will be celebrated through an art installation for citizens and visitors as they enter the City. There are many benefits to an art installation, including its location in a public atmosphere (not confined to a museum or building), its enrichment to the City's streetscapes, lending itself to civic engagement, providing artists with professional opportunities, boosting local economy by creating an attraction to visitors, showing an investment to the City by celebrating Lodi's livability and love-ability, boosting community pride, and connecting neighbors through a shared history.
The Lodi Art's Commission accepted a presentation by Jagged Edge Metal Art ("Artist") on February 14, 2024, wherein artists Terrence and Mari Martin provided a look at their final proposal for the conceptual design of a grape sculpture. T...
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