HomeMy WebLinkAbout13718RESOLUTION NO. 13718
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF AN ART ARCH
FROM TOM AND JEAN LATKA, TO BE LOCATED WITHIN
GROME PARK AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF
SAME
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1:
The City of Pueblo hereby accepts the Art Arch donated by Tom and Jean Latka
and approves the installation of same at Grome Park.
SECTION 2:
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution and the attached Memorandum of
Understanding to effectuate the transactions described herein.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
INTRODUCED July 10, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerkâs Office Item # M-6
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
July 10, 2017
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF AN ART ARCH FROM TOM
AND JEAN LATKA, TO BE LOCATED WITHIN GROME PARK AND
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution will approve the acceptance of a gift of an art arch from Tom and Jean Latka and
approve the installation of this art piece within Grome Park.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None
BACKGROUND:
Jean Latka, Latka Studios, contacted Parks and Recreation Director Steven Meier in May of this
year about the possibility of donating an art sculpture to be installed at Grome Park. The Latkas
committed to paying for the foundation and the installation. The artwork would be placed at the
east end of the park near Lamar Street and King Street.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The entire project cost will be donated by Tom and Jean Latka.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
None
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None
ALTERNATIVES:
Council could remove the Resolution from the agenda and the gift of the artwork will not be
accepted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
Art Arch photo