HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - approving agreement with Cameron Gray to place artwork/free library Franklin Park RESOLUTION NO. 22-499
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
CAMERON GRAY TO PLACE ARTWORK/FREE LIBRARY IN FRANKLIN PARK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2022, the City Council reviewed a request from Cameron Gray
to place a sculpture in a City park which would function as a free library. The Council directed
staff to work with Mr. Gray to discuss the details of the project further and develop an agreement;
and,
WHEREAS, staff from the City Manager's Office and Parks and Recreation Department
met with Mr. Gray and identified a location in Franklin Park that is suitable for the placement of
the sculpture. The Franklin Park location was selected because it is in an area the Census indicates
has a higher proportion of black residents. The free library aspect of the sculpture will include a
book collection curated by Mr. Gray and focusing on black literature; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Gray will own the sculpture and loan it to the City as an exhibition from
October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027, five years. Prior to the conclusion of the contract,
the City and Mr. Gray can agree to extend the exhibition for a specified period of time. Mr. Gray
will be responsible for any maintenance required for the sculpture.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the agreement with Cameron Gray to place artwork/free library in Franklin Park is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of September, 2022.
Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Junck
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of September, 2022.