Title
License Agreement for Art Installation and Maintenance Between City of Phoenix and LMC Central at McDowell, LLC
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a license agreement with LMC Central at McDowell, LLC for installation and maintenance of a mural on the south-facing wall located at 1636 N. Central Ave., for a five-year period with one additional five-year option.
Report
Summary
LMC Central at McDowell, LLC (LMC) owns Muse Apartments located adjacent to City-owned property at 1636 N. Central Ave., occupied by the Arizona Opera. The City consulted with the Arizona Opera in developing the agreement and are in support of the agreement. The wall along the southern property line facing Muse Apartments is currently an unfinished block which occasionally attracts graffiti. LMC wishes to have a mural painted on the wall for a more desirable aesthetic view. A muralist, engaged by LMC, proposed a concept based on cultural themes in the Central Avenue Arts District which was reviewed and approved by representatives of the Office of Arts and Culture and by the Arizona Opera. The proposed agreement between the City and LMC sets forth terms and conditions satisfactory to the City concerning design, installation, maintenance, and removal of the mural. The license fee for use of the south facing wall is nominal, and is offset by the costs of the mural and reduced maintenance and graffiti removal costs by the City. LMC is responsible for all costs related to the art installation and maintenance, including removal.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement will be five years, beginning on the date the agreement is fully executed. There will be one additional five-year option. The contract may be terminated by either party upon receipt of a 30-day written notice.
Location
1636 N. Central Ave.
Council District: 4
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, the Office of Arts and Culture and the Finance Department.