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04/29/2004
24-R-04
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute an Agreement with
Adelheid Mers and Patrick McGee for
Public Art at Fire Station No. 3
WHEREAS, the City has implemented a public art program pursuant to Ordinance
112-0-89 by providing a mechanism for funding the acquisition of works of art in public
places; and
WHEREAS, the east exterior wall of Fire Station No. 3 at 1105 Central Street is an
appropriate public place for exhibition of a mural depicting scenes associated with
is firefighting and paramedic activities; and
WHEREAS, Adelheid Mers and Patrick McGee are Chicago Artists who proposed a
work of public art for Fire Station No. 3; and
WHEREAS, the mural will consist of silver-gray anodized plates depicting firefighters
and paramedics at work; and
WHEREAS, City Council's selection of the Artists' work was recommend by the Arts
Council and the Public Art Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Artists' fee for the mural is $20,000.00; and
WHEREAS, an Agreement with the Artists for the aforedescribed work of art is in the
best interests of the citizens of Evanston; and
• NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
24-R-04
SECTION 1: That the City Council finds the foregoing recitals as fact and makes •
them a part hereof.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign and
the City Clerk hereby authorized and directed to attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston,
an Agreement with Adelheid Mers and Patrick McGee to design, fabricate, and install the
aforedescribed mural at Fire Station No. 3 in substantial conformity with the attached
Agreement in Exhibit A, made a part hereof, at a total cost of $20,000.00.
SECTION 3: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate
any additional terms and conditions of the Agreement.
SECTION 4: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the
date of its pass
age and approval in the manner required by law.
Adopted:I � , 2004
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Lorraine H. Morton, Mayor
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