HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Repair and redesign of Wind Spinners Sculpture RESOLUTION NO. 02-293
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDS FOR
REPAIR OF `WIND SPINNERS' SCULPTURE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,in March 2000,the `Wind Spinners' sculpture had sustained major wind damage
to one of the spinning components; and,
WHEREAS, there are also significant tears in the metal that completely severed one of four
vanes, and a long tear line was created in a second vane at the point of attachment to the central post;
and,
WHEREAS, the work of art has required major surgery over the years to correct structural
problems resulting from strong winds at the Water Treatment Plant location; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission (PAC) desires to repair the broken `Wind Spinners'
sculpture and reconstruct existing components so as to improve the aesthetic look of the entire work of
art; and,
WHEREAS,local artist/metalsmith Mark Knuth has given the PAC a$2,000-$2,100 figure for
repair/reconstruction of the sculpture; and,
WHEREAS, the PAC approved this initiative voting to use the remaining funds in its FY
2002/03 budget for the project and to request that the Council approve the project and provide the
necessary additional funds; and,
WHEREAS,the Commission has$1,203 in available funds to use for this repair/reconstruction
project, and asks that the Council provide funds up to $897.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
the repair and redesign of the `Wind Spinners' sculpture by Ames artist/metalsmith Mark Knuth is
hereby approved, and funds from the Local Option Tax Fund in an amount not to exceed $897 are
hereby authorized for repair and redesign.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of May, 2002.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue,Hoffman, Quirmbach,Vegge,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 141}i day of May, 2002.