The Cultural Affairs Committee is recommending that City Council fund a Sculpture Walk in specific locations in Sims Park and around Orange Lake.  The (8) locations have been identified on the attached map of the park and the Public Works Department has completed Utility Locates at each location. 

Also attached is the Application to be distributed to artists that wish to submit a sculpture for consideration.  The Cultural Affairs Committee will review all applications and select the top (8) that meet the criteria and theme:  Happiness is......

Eight concrete platforms, measuring four feet by four feet, will be installed flush to the ground surface in the park.  Each artist will be required to install and secure their own sculpture to the concrete platform.  City Staff will perform safety inspections of each sculpture to ensure proper installation.

The Program Expenditures will be distributed over two fiscal years.  Fiscal year 19/20 Expenditures:

- Eight Concrete Platforms $4000.

- Artist Stipend (Paid after they pass the safety inspection) $3600

- Artist Awards $3000

- Marketing and Opening Reception $2000

Total Fiscal Year 19/20 Expenditures: $12,600

Fiscal Year 20/21 Expenditures:

- Artist Stipend (Paid when they remove their art) $2400

The Cultural Affairs Committee shall provide a recommendation to City Council each subsequent year for funding of future sculpture displays in the park.  The concrete platforms will only be an expense in the first year.