Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into contract with McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory for professional services related to the restoration of public art monuments, statues and plaques in various downtown locations to preserve our public art collection. The restoration of the art is beyond the capabilities of the Recreation and Parks Maintenance Staff and requires professional scope and restoration. The proposal for restoration was presented and approved to both the Columbus Art Commission and The Columbus Museum of Art. Work will be restored at the following parks:
Eagle and Shield Plaque that originally graced the USS Columbus, Cultural Arts Center (6)
Friedrich Schiller Statue, Schiller Park
Lincoln Goodale Bust and plaque, Goodale Park
Lucas Sullivant Statue and plaques, Genoa Park
Bronze Flag Pole bases, Columbus City Hall
Unicorn Plaque, Thurber Circle
Olde Deaf School Plaques, Olde Deaf School Park
Side by Side Park, base repair
Pierced Disc graffiti removal, Bicentennial Park
Proposals were sent to eight (8) professional restorers, in accordance with City Code Section 329, on April 2, 2014 and received by the Recreation and Parks Department on April 22, 2014. Two firms responded.
Status
McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory MAJ
Casting Arts & Technology MAJ
After reviewing the proposals that were submitted, it was determined that McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory was the most responsive proposal based on previous work on the Christopher Columbus Statue at City Hall and their knowledge of Columbus public art.
Principal Parties:
McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory
Robert McKay, President (contact)
10915 Pyle Road
Oberlin, OH 44074
Phone: 440-774-4215
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