Memorandum 18-119 Award 1% Art for HVFD Project

Memorandum 18-119

TO:                        MAYOR CASTNER AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                 1% FOR ART SELECTION COMMITTEE – FIRE HALL RENOVATION PROJECT

THRU:                  RENEE KRAUSE, CMC, DEPUTY CITY CLERK

DATE:                   OCTOBER 9, 2018

SUBJECT:          RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD

The members of the Selection Committee reviewed and discussed the proposal received at their June 28, 2018 meeting and made the recommendation to re-advertise the Request for Proposal (RFP) after redefining the requirements in the RFP hoping to receive a more appropriate response.

The Selection Committee requested the RFP to have an extended due date of September 13, 2018 to allow respondents enough time to prepare and submit their responses.

One proposal was submitted in response to an advertised Request for Proposals for artwork to fulfill the 1% for the Arts in accordance with Homer City Code, Chapter 18.07 Funds for Works of Art in Public Places.

The committee carefully reviewed the proposal received using the guidelines established and have selected the proposed work of art submitted by Jeffrey H. Dean of Creative Fires Studio, Inc. of Homer, Alaska in the Amount of $6,976.80

The Selection Committee further recommends that the artist work with the Homer Volunteer Fire Department and members of the Selection Committee in regards to placement and design of the artwork.