Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Columbus Art Commission (CAC), through the Department of Development (Development), and in partnership with the Recreation and Parks Department (Recreation and Parks) and the Department of Public Utilities has initiated a pilot public art bike rack program. Working with Recreation and Parks, eight community recreation centers were selected to participate in the program. A request for proposals/artist call was issued in July/August 2013 and advertised through the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohio Art League, OSU College of Art and CCAD alumni and faculty, and other art organizations. Artists were asked to submit up to two original design proposals. The Department of Public Utilities asked to participate in the program to secure a design for their Dublin Road facility.
The CAC seated a five member Artist Advisory Panel to review the submissions for design excellence and function. Proposals advanced by the Panel received a cursory technical review by engineering staff in the Department of Public Service for safety, budget and constructability. Of the 12 eligible proposals received, eight were advanced for voting in a web-based, on-line selection survey. Participating recreation councils, area commissions, and center staff were notified of the project, the RFP process and web-based voting. The eight proposals were featured in an article on the pilot program in the May 1, 2014 edition of the Columbus Dispatch. The voting results are as follows:
· The Sightseer (Wes Kull, artist) - Barack, Dodge, Milo-Grogan, & Whetstone
· Follow the Bouncing Ball (Michael B. Hays, artist) - Blackburn, Tuttle, Westgate
· Sunflower Parking (Glen Holland, artist) - Indian Mound
· Dreaming Big (ALTernative, artist) - DPU/Dublin Road facility
On May 22, 2014, the Columbus Art Commission approved the design and placement of the four selected bike rack designs at the facilities noted. The purpose of this legislation is to enter into contract and provide pay...
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