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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC23840 Lynn Basa - Palma Village Neighborhood Park FountainCITY OF PALM DESERT COMMUNITY SERVICES STAFF REPORT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO COMMISSION ONE DESIGN BY LYNN BASA FOR THE PALMA VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FOUNTAIN FEATURE SUBMITTED BY: Richard L. Twedt DATE: October 13, 2005 CONTENTS: Three designs for a mosaic/terrazzo fountain feature Recommendation: By Minute Motion: 1. Approve one design by Lynn Basa for the Palma Village Neighborhood Park fountain feature. 2. Approve Contract No. 23840 with Lynn Basa in the amount of $10,000 from account #436-4650-454-40-01 and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Executive Summary: The Art in Public Places Commission approved three designs at its meeting of September 21, 2005. The three designs are entitled "Miasma", "Arches", and "Bubbles". The selected design will be used to create a mosaic and terrazzo fountain basin in the Palma Village Neighborhood Park. It will measure approximately eight feet in diameter. Discussion: As a courtesy, the Park and Recreation Commission was presented with the eleven designs created by Ms. Basa and chose two of the same designs that the Art in Public Places Commission selected. Originally, the two small bronze sculptures in the Council Chamber were to be installed as part of the fountain feature. However, staff recommended the sculptures be installed in a more secure environment and not be part of a water feature, which would create additional maintenance expenses for the cleaning of calcium deposits from the constant contact of water. This requires personnel trained in specialized maintenance procedures and is very costly. The sculptures would be subject to potential vandalism and, due to the nature of the design, would most likely suffer irreparable damage in the future. Ms. Basa is a well -respected Chicago artist and is the former Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission. Contract No. 23840 Submitted By: chard �Iwedt,?.licArIjtsg,\'. Agr., Approval: Carlos Ortega, City Vdnager Paul Gibson, Director of Finance r ��.• mil.. _ Description: Dark blue and turquoise terrazzo background with gold mosaic or terrazzo blobs. I �x. ©►-arenas VilfBs �tgsv Atio� Tyy back rc'und,'w►t► gcylde shades of ter tern t razzo p arches. Lynn Basa c 2005 Lynn Basa Arches Fountain basin proposal for Las Palmas Villas 8' diameter Description: Two blue shades of terrazzo background with gold terrazzo arches. .Y 5' i V05 Lynn s sa Lyon assa es sal far Palmas �i11as �ab taro basin prop° g� diarr4eter �, ofi terrazzowith small spur 5�ade dplio� s disKs reC,lc%ed blue `'�