TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Review and Approval of the Art Advisory Board Recommendation for the Creation of a Mural at the Community Education Center Building in Support of the Senior Center at a Cost Not to Exceed $10,000.
Recommended Action
Approve the Art Advisory Board recommendation for the creation of a mural at the Community Education Center Building in support of the Senior Center at a cost not to exceed $10,000.
Background Information
During the April 12, 2022, City Commission Regular Meeting, a motion was made to direct staff to work with the Art Advisory Board and the Senior Center in order to bring back a project for placement of a mural on the Senior Center building.
The following is a timeline of actions taken by the Art Advisory Board during their regularly scheduled meetings regarding the selection of a mural for the Community Education Center building:
> May 10, 2022: The Board had a preliminary discussion regarding the direction of the mural project. There was consensus to invite Senior Center President, Helen Marchese, to the next meeting to discuss mural logistics with the Board.
> June 14, 2022: The Board received a presentation from the Punta Gorda Historic Mural Society. Following the presentation, the Board had a discussion regarding the placement of the mural and building entrances.
> July - October 2022: The Art Advisory Board did not meet during the months of July, August, and September due to a lack of a quorum. The October meeting was canceled due to City operational impacts post Hurricane Ian.
> November 8, 2022: City staff, representing the Social Services Division, attended the meeting and shared the suggested subject matter of flora/fauna for the mural on behalf of Senior Center President, Helen Marchese. Discussion ensued regarding a potential partnership with the North Port High School based on the level of interest f...
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