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RESOLUTION NO. 13788
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BRONZE SCULPTURE
“AMERICAN SKY” BY ARTIST BURL JONES TO BE
LOCATED WITHIN THE HISTORIC ARKANAS
RIVERWALK PROJECT ON THE ISLAND IN GATEWAY
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 bronze sculpture “American Sky” by artist
Burl Jones and approves the installation of same within the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk
Project on the island within Gateway 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 to effectuate the policies and
procedures described herein.
SECTION 3:
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED September 25, 2017
BY: Ed Brown
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-7
BACKGROUND PAPER FOR PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
September 25, 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 Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BRONZE SCULPTURE “AMERICAN
SKY” BY ARTIST BURL JONES TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE
HISTORIC ARKANSAS RIVERWALK PROJECT ON THE ISLAND IN
GATEWAY PARK AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF SAME
SUMMARY:
This Resolution approves the acceptance of the bronze sculpture “American Sky” by
artist Burl Jones and approves the installation of this art piece within the Historic
Arkansas Riverwalk Project (“HARP”) on the island in Gateway Park.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Andrew Garduno approached the HARP Foundation earlier this year about providing a
donation that would pay for the cost of a new bronze sculpture of an American eagle to
be located within the HARP. At their July 13, 2017 regular meeting, the HARP Authority
approved a recommendation for the City Council to accept the sculpture and approve
the installation within the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project (“HARP”) on the island in
Gateway Park. The Planning and Zoning Commission has granted the authority to the
Administrative Official for the approval of minor improvements such as the review and
approval of art installations. The “American Sky” bronze sculpture meets the purposes
and objectives for minor improvements to the HARP.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost of the installation and maintenance of the sculpture will be funded through the
HARP Authority.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
At the July 13, 2017, regular meeting of the HARP Authority, a recommendation was
approved for the City Council to accept the sculpture and approve the installation, and
the proposed location of the sculpture.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
If the Resolution is not approved, the HARP Authority could explore other locations
within the HARP to place the sculpture.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments: Planning & Zoning Commission Application DPR 17-02
HARP Authority Memorandum Dated July 13, 2017