HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Accession of Two Sculptures for Neighborhood Sculpture Program RESOLUTION NO. 23-124
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCESSION OF TWO SCULPTURES FOR
THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCULPTURE PROGRAM
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Public Art Commission (PAC)hosts an Ames Annual Outdoor Sculpture
Exhibition(AAOSE)and each year sculptures that are exhibited through AAOSE are available for
purchase by private individuals; and,
WHEREAS,PAC typically acquires several sculptures each year into the City's permanent
art collection through the Neighborhood Sculpture Program; and,
WHEREAS, this Program involves accepting applications from residents to have an
AAOSE sculpture placed on City property for residents to enjoy; and,
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2023, PAC approved a recommendation to pursue accession of
two sculptures for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program; and,
WHEREAS,the total acquisition cost of the two pieces is $10,500 and it is within the PAC
budget for this Program; and,
WHEREAS,the"Symmetry"accession by Tim Adams is to be purchased for$4,500 and is
being recommended to be added to the City of Ames permanent art collection, to be placed at
Sunset Ridge Park; and,
WHEREAS, the second accession is "Heartbeat of the Heartland II"by Zach Bowman in
the amount of$6,000 and will be added to the City of Ames permanent art collection,to be placed
at Indian Grass Court; and.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the accession of the two above sculptures for the Neighborhood Sculpture Program as
recommended by the Public Arts Commission is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of March, 2023.
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Renee Nall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of March, 2023.