Title
Artist Construction and Installation Contract for North 32nd Street Drought Pipeline and Neighborhood Improvements Public Art Project
Description
This report requests the Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee recommend City Council approval to enter into a contract with Mr. Bobby Zokaites for an amount not to exceed $745,500 to fabricate and install artwork for the North 32nd Street Drought Pipeline and Neighborhood Improvements Project in North Phoenix.
THIS ITEM IS FOR CONSENT ACTION.
Report
Summary
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-28 Public Art Plan includes a project to commission an artist to work with the Street Transportation and Water Services departments along with the local community to enhance the appearance of North 32nd Street between Cheryl Drive and Cholla Street along the Drought Pipeline pedestrian corridor in North Phoenix in District 3. The artist's final design integrates four distinct artwork elements including a retaining wall, a shade structure, an illuminated sculpture and benches to enhance the overall pedestrian experience throughout the site.
On Jan. 28, 2022, a five-person selection panel reviewed 86 applicants who responded to the project’s Request for Qualifications. Mr. Zokaites was recommended based on his experience in creating impactful public art projects, his demonstrated ability to involve the community in meaningful ways, and his potential to create a site-specific concept for this community. The selection panel included Ruri Yampolsky, Waterfront Program Manager, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture; Rick Ross, Dean of Students, Shadow Mountain High School; Wylwyn Reyes, Public Art Project Manager, Arts Foundation of Tucson and Southern Arizona; Allison Barnett, community representative; and John Dickson, Civil Engineer and North 32nd Street Project Manager, City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department.
The project consists of two phases: the design phase, and the construction and installation phase. This report seeks recommendation to enter into contract for construction and installation.
Financial Impact
North 32nd Street Drought Pipeline and Neighborhood Improvements public art project is one of 42 projects in the FY 2023-28 Public Art Plan that the City Council approved on July 3, 2023. The $745,500 artwork budget covers all costs related to the fabrication and installation of the artwork. The percent-for-art funds for this project come from the Street Transportation and Water Services departments Capital Improvement Program.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission reviewed and recommended this item for approval on Oct. 10, 2023, by a vote of 14-0.
Phoenix City Council previously approved the design phase of the project:
Artist Design Contract for the North 32nd Street Improvements Public Art Project 156321(Ordinance S-48596) on May 11, 2022.
The Community and Cultural Investment Subcommittee recommended approval of the design phase of the project at its April 6, 2022 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Office of Arts and Culture.