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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-28 16-118 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 16-118 Date: March 28, 2016 Item/Subject ORDER, Authorizing Signage for Continuity of Community Sculpture Responsible Department: Community & Economic Development Commentary: This Order will authorize language for signage to identify the abstract aluminum sculpture "Continuity of Community," created in 1969 by Maine sculptor Clark Battle Fitz -Gerald (1917- 2004). The sculpture is currently located on the Bangor Waterfront. The Commission has recommended approval of this signage in accordance to its mission to preserve and maintain the City's public art collection. This item was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Business & Economic Development Committee at its March 22, 2016 meeting. Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for X Passage First Reading Referral /s/ Tanya L. Emery Department Head G,a4 o -N CAS' City Manager Finance Director Page ` of _ Solicitor Assigned to Councilor Durgin CITY OF BANGOR 16-118 MARCH 28, 2016 (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Signage for Continuity of Community Sculpture WHEREAS, the City Council supports arts and culture in the City of Bangor; has established a Commission on Cultural Development; and has assigned the Corrimmission the responsbility of providing for the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of its public art collection; and WHEREAS, the Commission has requested to create signage to identify the abstract aluminum sculpture "Continuity of Community," created in 1969 by Maine sculptor Clark Battle Fitz -Gerald (1917-2004); and WHEREAS, the Commission on Cultural Development recommends the approval of the request to uphold its commitment and mission to enhance the City's existing public art collection; and WHEREAS,, the Commission on Cultural Development and the Business & Economic Development Committee voted to recommend to the City Council approval of the following language to be placed on signage to identify the "Continuity of Community" sculpture: BE U ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNaL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT The following language is authorized for signage to identify the sculpture "Continuity of Community,' located on the Bangor Waterfront. Continuity of Community (1968-1969) Clark Battle Fitz -Gerald (American, 1917-2004) Sculpture Welded aluminum over steel skeleton Commissioned for the Bangor Bicentennial and installed 1969. Dedicated 1969 at City Hall. Relocated 1972 to West Market Square. Relocated 2012 to Waterfront. IN CITY COUNCIL MARCH 28, 2016 PASSED CITY CLERK