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Adopt a Resolution Approving Lodi Arts Commission's Recommendation to Select Artist Daniel Borup's Conceptual Design Titled "Messis Copiosa" for the Art Installation Project at State Route 99 and Turner Road and Authorizing City Manager to Execute an Artwork Design, Fabrication and Installation Agreement in a Form Approved by the City Attorney (Not to Exceed $500,000) (PRCS)
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MEETING DATE:
October 1, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Christina Jaromay Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving Lodi Arts Commission's recommendation to select Artist Daniel Borup's conceptual design titled "Messis Copiosa" for the art installation project at State Route 99 and Turner Road and authorizing City Manager to execute an Artwork Design, Fabrication and Installation Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney (Not to Exceed $500,000).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Lodi City Council appropriated $500,000 for an art installation at State Route 99 and Turner Road at its April 20, 2022 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, lends itself to civic engagement, provides artists with professional opportunities, boosts local economy by creating an attraction to visitors, shows an investment to the City by celebrating Lodi's livability and love-ability, boosts community pride, and will connect neighbors through a shared history.
Interchange improvements at State Route 99 and Turner Road included construction of a round-a-bout, widening of Cherokee Lane, bike lanes and sidewalk installation. The project ribbon cutting ceremony for the project was held on December 6, 2023. The art installation project will be located with...
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