HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2022-187 Public Art Purchase of Lloyd Goradesky Let Love Guide Your Way Sculpture RESOLUTION NO. 2022-187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND CALL TO ARTIST REQUIREMENTS
AND AUTHORIZE THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE SCULPTURE ENTITLED "LET LOVE
GUIDE YOUR WAY," DESIGNED BY THE PUBLIC ARTIST LLOYD
GORADESKY, IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($175,000.00); PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,on January 25,2022 the City Commission entered into an agreement to lease
the artist Lloyd Goradesky's sculpture entitled, "Let Love Guide Your Way"; and
WHEREAS, the current Lease Agreement includes an option to purchase the art piece
prior to the expiration on January 3, 2023; and
WHEREAS,on November 14, 2022,the City's Public Art Advisory Board recommended
the City Commission purchase the sculpture as the first piece in the City's Public Art collection;
WHEREAS,the purchase of the art work, as well as ongoing maintenance,may be funded
by the City's Public Art Fund; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the sculpture entitled "Let Love Guide Your Way" is to
celebrate kindness and to share the message of Universal LOVE while encouraging compassion,
consideration and tolerance for everyone; and
WHEREAS, the art piece was featured in the 2019 and 2021 International Kinetic Art
Exhibit& Symposium in Boynton Beach, Florida;
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 as being
true and correct,and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the proper City officials to execute an
agreement with Lloyd Goradesky, to purchase the artistic sculpture "Let Love Guide Your Way"
without competitive bidding nor call to artist.
Section 3. That funding for the purchase of the sculpture in the amount of$175,000 as
well as ongoing maintenance costs of approximately One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00)
annually, may be made available and appropriated form the City's Public Art Fund Account No.
115-00-00-366-01-07.
Section 4. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to the related documents which are deemed necessary and proper and in the best interest
of the City.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on December 13, 2022.
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ongoing maintenance,may be funded
by the City's Public Art Fund; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the sculpture entitled "Let Love Guide Your Way" is to
celebrate kindness and to share the message of Universal LOVE while encouraging compassion,
consideration and tolerance for everyone; and
WHEREAS, the art piece was featured in the 2019 and 2021 International Kinetic Art
Exhibit& Symposium in Boynton Beach, Florida;
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 as being
true and correct,and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission authorizes the proper City officials to execute an
agreement with Lloyd Goradesky, to purchase the artistic sculpture "Let Love Guide Your Way"
without competitive bidding nor call to artist.