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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of November 10, 2008 - Regular Meeting Page 12 of 32 0210-515.67-31. Budget Amendment BA #09-015 accomplishes the rollover and rebudgeting of $10,000 appropriated in FY 2008 for public art. Recommendation: The City Manager, Administrative Services Director, and the Community Development Director recommended approval of Resolution 08-1975 and related Budget Amendment BA #09-015. BA #09-015: Explanation of Request: Amend budget to rollover and rebudget funding appropriated for the Community Redevelopment Agency in FY 2008 for the purpose of purchasing public art. Account Number Account Description Amount INCREASE: 113-0210-515.67-31 Public Art $10,000 113-0000-389.90-00 Other Non -Operating Sources $10,000 Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding the accomplishments of the artist, funding and the conceptual design presented to the Community Redevelopment Agency. Staff clarified that Mr. Passalacqua will develop a one -of -a -kind mosaic public art piece that will be designed for the deck ofthe water play area. The project will be coordinated with Wesco Fountains, the supplier of the water play feature. The public art piece will be approximately 13 feet in diameter and will be made out of mosaic with a design specifically created for the City's park theme. The mosaic will be designed and constructed off-site and will be installed after the deck has been constructed. Once installed, the tiles will be coated with a product that will make them slip resistant. Although the artist has work throughout the world, this will be his first creation for public display locallyand will be a highly visible landmark. A revised artwork commission agreement was distributed to the City Commission containing minor technical modifications made by the City Attorney, Commissioner Doerner voiced concerns regarding not being provided the conceptual drawings that were provided to the CRA when they considered the matter. Staff distributed the subject conceptual drawings to the City Commission. Commissioner Doerner and Commissioner Miller voiced concerns regarding the cost of the public art piece and utilization of public funds for the piece in a tough economy. Commissioner Doerner and Commissioner Miller stated they were not opposed to public art, but would prefer that the matter be delayed until something more concrete and demonstrative of what the will provided for the expenditure and the economic development tie-in could be provided. It was clarified that the City has final approval on the design of the artwork, including colors and layout. Staff indicated consideration of the matter is time sensitive due to the grant funding schedule. Commissioner Solomon, Vice Mayor Hufford and Mayor Glancy stated they were supportive of the expenditure for the public art piece and felt the price was reasonable for the size of the piece. MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to approve Resolution 08- 1975 as amended and related Budget Amendment BA #09-015. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Motion carried 3 - 2 (Commissioner Doerner and Commissioner Miller dissenting) by voice vote.