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Approval of Recommendation from the Art in Public Places Board for Approval of the Acquisition and Installation of “Los Alamos Heritage Gate” at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Using Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,000
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve the acquisition of “Los Alamos Heritage Gate”, by artist Brendan Lanicek and Jonathan Watson’s team from Modern Steel and Fence, with an expenditure of Art in Public Places funds in an amount not to exceed $21,000 which includes the artwork purchase, installation, plaque, ribbon cutting ceremony, and contingency costs, excluding gross receipts tax. I further move that the gate be installed at the Betty Ehart Senior Center and included in the Los Alamos County Art Collection.
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) recommends that County Council approve the purchase of “Los Alamos Heritage Gate”, a security gate by artist Brendan Lanicek and Jonathan Watson’s team from Modern Steel and Fence for the Betty Ehart Senior Center, with a total project not-to-exceed amount of $21,000, which includes the artwork purchase, installation, plaque, ribbon cutting ceremony, and contingency costs, excluding gross receipts tax (GRT).
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At the May 2024 APPB meeting, the Executive Director of the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) provided public comment requesting an artistic gate for the base of the north-side exterior stairwell at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. (See Attachment A for a photo of the proposed location.) She expressed concern that unauthorized individuals were using the stairwell to access the roof, creating safety risks and potential liability for the Center. A previous request to the County for a standard gate had been denied due to budget constraints. Drawing inspiration from “Odetta”, a ...
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