HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places (AIPP) Reimbursement - "Willow" S. Rieman Desert Willow VillasCITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVE THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,872.39 FOR "WILLOW" BY
STEVEN RIEMAN FOR THE WESTIN DESERT WILLOW VILLAS
APPLICANT: WVC RANCHO MIRAGE, INC.
C/O STARWOOD VACATION OWNERSHIP
9002 SAN MARCO COURT, BUILDING 110
ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819
SUBMITTED BY: DEBORAH SCHWARTZ, PUBLIC ART COORDINATOR
DATE: JULY 14, 2011
CONTENTS: 1. Developer Application Form B
2. Pictures of Completed Artwork
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the reimbursement of the Art in Public Places fee in
the amount of $67,872.39 for "Willow" by Steven Rieman, the public art
component for Westin Desert Willow Villas, located at 75 Willow Ridge, Palm
Desert, California. Funds are available in Account Number 436-0000-228-
9900.
Background
The Art in Public Places Commission voted to accept "Willow" as the public art component for
the Westin Desert Willow Villas at its meeting of October 20, 2010, and the City Council
approved "Willow" at its meeting of November 18, 2010. The "Willow" concept was inspired
from the desert willow tree, and is intended to work in harmony with both the landscape and
architectural elements of the Westin Desert Willow Villa's plaza entry. The artwork is located
in the center of the porte cochere, which is located at the guest drop off area, and is accessible
to the public twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Staff Report
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AIPP Reimbursement Fee Desert Willow Villas
July 14, 2011
The artwork has been completed and installed as proposed. The developer has paid $101,115
into the public art fund and the total cost of the artwork was $67,872.30. The developer is
requesting the return of the fee in the amount expended on the artwork. The balance of the
fee will remain in the public art fund for another potential onsite project.
Fiscal Analysis
Reimbursement will come from the Art in Public Places fund. No general fund money will be
expended.
Submitted by:
Department Head:
Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Lauri Aylaian, Director of Comm uni evelopment
Approval:
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John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
CITY COUNCILA97ION
APPROVED DENIED
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Original on File with City
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City of Palm Desert, California
Art In Public Places Program
Form B: Project Completion Notification
Date June 29, 2011
Submitted by the Developer upon installation of artwork on site or donation of
artwork to City of Palm Desert.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name The Westin Desert Willow Villas
Project Address 75 Willow Ridge, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Project Owner WVC Rancho Mira° - Inc ./n 4tarwood Vacation Own rshin _
Owner Address 9002 San Marco Cmirt Ruildin9 loon
City. Orlando State Florida _Zip_ 32819
Telephone ;A.GZ) q03-43R4
Fax ;407) 903-4338
Project Completion Date Nnvemher901n
AIPP Fee Amount $ 101,107.04
Include proof of payment of AIPP fees from the Building and Safety
Department as well as proof of payment for all artwork related
expenses.
Total Artwork Cost $. 67,827.39
Requested AIPP Fee Reimbursement Amount $ 67,827.39
II. ARTWORK INFORMATION
Program Option Option 1
(Developer Option 1, 2, or 3)
Artwork Title 'Willow"
Artwork Site FntN Court of The Westin Desert \Atillow Villas
Artwork Material Baja Cresta rock, weathered steel, stainless steel and patina'd bronze
Artwork Dimensions 12'H x 4'-6"W x 54"
Artist Name Steven L. Reiman
Address 1188 Tahoe Avenue
City_ Yucca Valley State_ CA Zip_ 92284 _
Telephone (760)364-3455
Fax (_) Email - reimansculpture.com
Artwork Completion Late November 2010
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