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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14558 RESOLUTION NO. 14558 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF ARTWORK FROM MINDY AND MARY POTESTIO TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE WALLY STEALEY GARDEN OF MEMORIES 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 artwork donated by Mindy and Mary Potestio and approves the installation of same at the Wally Stealey Garden of Memories Park located at C Street and Union Avenue. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. INTRODUCED February 8, 2021 BY: Ed Brown MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-8 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 8, 2021 TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk FROM: Michael C. Sexton, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF ARTWORK FROM MINDY AND MARY POTESTIO TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE WALLY STEALEY GARDEN OF MEMORIES PARK AND APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF SAME SUMMARY: This Resolution will accept a gift of artwork, “Wind Sculpture” by Lyman Whitaker, from Mindy and Mary Potestio and approve the installation of this art piece within the Wally Stealey Garden of Memories Park. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Not applicable to this Resolution. BACKGROUND: The Potestios wish to donate a piece of artwork, known as “Wind Sculpture” by Lyman Whitaker, to the City of Pueblo to be installed in the Wally Stealey Garden of Memories Park, which is located at the corner of C Street and Union Avenue. The artwork will include a landscaping boulder and a small plaque. The artwork is in remembrance of Turk Esquibel. This 3,500 square foot park was dedicated in memory of Wallace “Wally” Stealey, a well-known and admired Puebloan who passed away in 2017. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The artwork is valued at approximately $3,000. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Resolution. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Resolution. 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: Proposed Resolution Artwork photo Donation Letter January 18, 2021 To Whom It May Concern, Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal letter to the City of Pueblo to accept a donation of a wind sculpture for the small park located on the corner of Union and C Street in Pueblo. The wind sculpture is designed by artist, Lyman Whitaker and the value is approximately $3,000. This donation is provided by friends and family in remembrance of Turk Esquibel. The donation will also have a landscaping rock (boulder) with a small plaque in remembrance of Turk Esquibel. Please accept this letter as our proposal for such donation. If you have any further questions, please call Mindy Potestio, business owner of Seabel’s Gourmet Shop and Boutique at 543-2400. Respectfully, Mindy Potestio