Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is to pay artist design fees to Queen E. Brooks to design a proposal for an artistic approach to interpreting the meanings of the Adinkra symbols integrated into public art at Kwanzaa Playground, English Park. In 2015, the Recreation and Parks Department undertook a significant project to restore Kwanza Playground. An important feature of this effort taken in partnership with the Development Department was the restoration, expansion and replacement of original artworks. Two major artworks in the park, fencing by Andrew Scott and African Portal by Brooks, use Adinkra symbols. Adinkra and other African symbolism are integral to Kwanzaa Playground, but there is nothing in the park to explain their meaning. An artful approach is needed because of the uniqueness and intimate size of the park. The Public Art Program seeks to enter into contract with artist Queen E. Brooks to develop a proposal to artfully interpret the Adinkra symbols at Kwanzaa Playground. On July 28, 2015, the Columbus Art Commission (CAC) approved entering into contract with Brooks for this purpose. An interpretive element created in the spirit of the playground has long been desired.
(Queen E. Brooks, Contract Compliance # 3002360003, Expires 9/3/2016)
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the transfer and expenditure of $1,000 within the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget, Fund 735, Northland and Other Acquisition Fund.
Title
To amend the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Northland and Other Acquisitions Fund; to authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with artist Queen E. Brooks for artist fees related to the creation of a public art design proposal for interpretive signage at Kwanzaa Playground, English Park; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,000.00 from the Northland and Other Acquisition Fund. ($1,000.00)
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WHEREAS, in 2015 the Columbus Recreatio...
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