Title
Artist Contract for 3rd Street Rio Salado Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Public Art Project
Description
This report requests the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to enter into a contract, and amendments as necessary, with Barbara Grygutis for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for design and installation oversight of artwork for the 3rd Street Rio Salado Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-28 Public Art Plan includes funding for the 3rd Street Rio Salado Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge public art project in District 8. The artist will work with the design team to integrate artwork into the bridge design to enhance the cyclist and pedestrian experience.
The artist was chosen from a pool of 23 Arizona artists who submitted applications for recent City of Phoenix public art solicitations. The selection panel included Darlene Jackson, District 8 resident and Nevitt Neighborhood Association leader; Victor Vidales, District 8 resident and business operator; Liz Oz-Golden, City of Phoenix Planner II, Rio Reimagined Project; Taylor Ingro, City of Peoria Arts & Culture Outreach Coordinator. The panel recommended Barbara Grygutis as the selected artist. Creative Machines was selected as an alternate should the selected artist be unable to fulfill their contractual duties.
Financial Impact
The proposed $100,000 budget will cover all costs related to the design and installation oversight of the artwork. Funds are available in the department’s Capital Improvement Budget using Percent-for-Art funds and this project was included in the FY2023-28 Public Art Plan approved by City Council on July 3, 2023.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission reviewed and recommended this item for approval on Feb. 13, 2024, by a vote of 10-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Office of Arts and Culture.