HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Deaccession of two artwork sculptures RESOLUTION NO. 15-351
RESOLUTION APPROVING DEACCESSION OF
TWO ARTWORK SCULPTURES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission is recommending the deaccession of two art
sculptures located at: Lincoln Way and Marshall Avenue and West Lincoln Way and South Oak
Street; and,
WHEREAS, these pieces were originally installed in 2001, and have not weathered well
since that time; and,
WHEREAS, the artist has recommended deaccessioning the columns, removing and
salvaging the metal surrounds and tile inlays, or demolishing the artwork in its entirety; and,
WHEREAS, at its meeting on May 6, 2015, the Public Art Commission approved a
recommendation to the City Council that the sculptural pieces, concrete pad, and terra cotta inserts
be removed or destroyed; and,
WHEREAS, at the request of CyRide, the concrete slab at the West Lincoln Way location
will be reinstalled to accommodate bus passengers; and,
WHEREAS,funding is available from the 2014/15 Collections Management budget to cover
costs associated with this removal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the deaccession of the art sculptures located at Lincoln Way and Marshall Avenue and West
Lincoln Way and South Oak Street is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 9t'day of June, 2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodman
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 91h day of June, 2015.