HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-136 Call to Artist - Buoy BeaconRESOLUTION NO. 2026-136
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
ISSUE A CALL TO ARTISTS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF
PREQUALIFIED ARTISTS AND PROPOSED ART CONCEPTS FOR A PUBLIC
ART PROJECT KNOWN AS “BUOY BEACON”, WHICH IS PROPOSED TO
BE AN INNOVATIVE PUBLIC ART CONCEPT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2021, the City Commission adopted the Public Art Plan,
establishing the City’s public art program; and
WHEREAS, at the May 18, 2026, Public Art Advisory Board (PAAB) Meeting, the Board
unanimously recommended that the City Commission establish a public art buoy program, entitled a
“Buoy Beacon” to obtain artist qualifications and art concepts so that the City may ultimately install
an innovative public art concept in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City’s PAAB is proposing the creation of a “Buoy Beacon” program
focusing on reimaging Dania Beach’s navigational and decorative buoys as Citywide and distinctive
public art landmarks; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a “Buoy Beacon” program is consistent with the City’s Public
Art Plan which identified the importance of public art installations at the City’s gateways and
vehicular corridors; and
WHEREAS, the PAAB seeks fresh ideas from South Florida-based artists and creatives with
a focus on building a visual identity for the City, celebrating the City’s coastal character and
fostering community pride through art that is woven into the everyday landscape of the City; and
WHEREAS, the selected artists will be asked to develop more detailed proposal for potential
implementation and will sign an art agreement and will be paid a stipend ranging from Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) to Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “WHEREAS” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be effective 10 days after passage and adoption.
RESOLUTION #2026-136
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 14, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Ryan, second by Commissioner Rimoli.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
ATTEST:
ERIN MCCLENDON JOYCE L. DAVIS
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY