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CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE
HONORARIUM FOR THE EL PASEO INVITATIONAL
EXHIBITION CITY COUNCILTION:
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Original on File wit City Clerk's Office
By Minute Motion, authorize an increase of the honorarium for the 2007/08 El
Paseo Invitational Exhibition of $1,000 per sculpture from the current amount of
$1,500 per sculpture.
Executive Summary:
The current honorarium paid to artists in the El Paseo Invitational Exhibition is
$1,500. Due to increased shipping and transportation costs to and from Palm
Desert, this amount is no longer sufficient. By increasing the honorarium to
$2,500 the financial impact is an additional $18,000. Funds are available in the
Art in Public Places budget, account number 436-4650-454-4002.
Discussion:
At the current honorarium rate, expenses are exceeded in delivering the pieces
to El Paseo. Because of this, the return shipping costs become the responsibility
of the artist or artist's representative. By increasing the honorarium, Palm Desert
will continue to attract well-known artists and artworks of high quality.
Additionally, this will allow the City to remain competitive with other communities
that are vying for similar, large-scale outdoor sculptures.
Staff is recommending Council's approval
a fair and re • - ble honorarium for an
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Approval:
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Sheila Gilliga , ..sistant
Community Services
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Paul Gibson, Director of Finance