TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Display of the Roseate Spoonbill Sculpture in the Arched-Out Area of the Lobby on the Second Floor of City Hall Per the Recommendation of the Art Advisory Board.
Recommended Action
Approve the display of the Roseate Spoonbill sculpture in the arched-out area of the lobby on the second floor of City Hall per the recommendation of the Art Advisory Board.
Background Information
The following provides a chronological order of events pertinent to the Roseate Spoonbill sculpture:
> April 23, 2019: During the City Commission Regular Meeting, the Commission approved the sculpture "Roseate Spoonbill" by Donald Gialanella to be located at the northwest corner of Price and Sumter Boulevards near the Walgreen's, in the amount not to exceed $10,000, using the Art Fund money.
> September 2020: Some deterioration was identified on the sculpture and restoration was completed through the combined efforts of the artist Donald Gialannella and City staff.
> March 2, 2021: During the City Commission Regular Meeting, the following actions were taken:
* There was consensus to direct staff to remove the Roseate Spoonbill Sculpture and to store it pending further Commission discussion.
* There was consensus to direct the Art Advisory Board to provide options for a sturdy, low maintenance and more visible replacement art structure at Walgreens on the corner of Price and Sumter Boulevard.
> July 20, 2021: During the Art Advisory Board Meeting, there was a consensus to explore alternative locations for the public display of the sculpture. Potential alternatives discussed included the North Port Performing Arts Center, North Port Public Library, and other City-owned facilities. Several of the representatives of these locations declined as they did not feel their facility could accommodate the sculpture.
> February 8, 2022: During the Ar...
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