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CC - CONSENT ITEM: (1) Appointment of Artist Sonia Romero for the Art Component of the Farragut Connector Project Based on Recommendation from the Cultural Affairs Commission; and (2) Approval of an Agreement with Sonia Romero for Completion of the Art Component for the Farragut Connector Project in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $60,000.
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Meeting Date: September 23, 2024
Contact Person/Dept: Sally Unsworth / Sam Lee, Office of Economic and Cultural Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (09/17/2024); Meetings and Agendas- Cultural Affairs Commission (09/17/2024)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (09/03/2024)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) appoint Sonia Romero as the selected artist for the art component of the Farragut Connector (aka Snicket) Project as recommended the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC); and (2) approve an agreement with Sonia Romero for the completion of the art component of the Project in an amount not-to-exceed $60,000.
BACKGROUND
On June 27, 2022, the City Council approved the demolition of the existing Farragut path and rebuilding of a new concrete one. The Farragut Snicket, also known as the Farragut Connector, is a pedestrian passageway that extends access along Farragut Avenue from Jasmine Avenue to Jackson Avenue. The Farragut Connector is believed to be in the vicinity of a former entryway and ticket booth for a horse and automobile speedway. Cultural Affairs staff was assigned the task to create and install a tribute within the Farragut Connector. One tribute being studied is painting one or more murals on the smooth concrete wall that separates the City's property from the 4201 Jackson Avenue residence.
In October 20...
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