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CC - Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Restoration ArTechs, Inc., in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $165,000 (Inclusive of an Approximate 10% Contingency), for the Restoration of a Permanent Public Artwork (Crossed Currents) Located at the City's Transportation Facility.
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Meeting Date: February 10, 2020
Contact Person/Dept: B. Christine Byers/Administrative Services - Cultural Affairs
Phone Number: (310) 253-6003
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/04/20)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (02/03/20)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Restoration ArTechs, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $165,000 (inclusive of an approximate 10% contingency), for the restoration of a permanent artwork titled, Crossed Currents, located at the City's Transportation Facility.
BACKGROUND
In conjunction with the construction of the City's Transportation Facility (located at 4343 Duquesne Ave.) artist Don Merkt was commissioned in 1996 to create a permanent artwork in fulfillment of the City's Art in Public Places Program requirement. Mr. Merkt, who is based in Portland, OR, created a two-part installation titled, Crossed Currents. The primary sculpture which measures 28' high, is in the shape of a water vessel that pays homage to Ballona Creek and its importance to the region's native inhabitants (Gabrielino/Tongva). Wind and water are realized as themes in this artwork on several levels: the single water droplet spilling over the lip of the jug into the creek and the wind moving the water bubbles suspended inside. Mr. Merkt's art concept included a second smaller sculpture that ...
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