ITEM #: 7. DATE: 04/15/2024 AI #:1888 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
SUBJECT: |
FY2025 ANNUAL PUBLIC ART PLAN |
STAFF PRESENTER(S): |
Layne Ruiz, Arts and Culture Coordinator |
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OTHER PRESENTER(S): |
Lisa Paulos, Chairman Arts & Culture Commission and Jennifer Barnes, Chairman Public Art Subcommittee |
SUMMARY |
The Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission will present the recommended FY2025 Annual Public Art Plan for Council consideration and approval. |
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT |
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RECOMMENDATION |
Approve the FY2025 Annual Public Art Plan as recommended by the Arts & Culture Commission. (Layne Ruiz, Arts & Culture Coordinator; Lisa Paulos, Chairman Arts & Culture Commission; Jennifer Barnes, Chairman Public Art Subcommittee) |
FISCAL IMPACT |
Funding for projects is considered by City Council during the annual budget process. Current public art projects were funded and approved during the fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget process. The recommended projects have been submitted as a part of the FY2025 budget process. |
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS |
Article 3-9 “Public and Performing Arts Program” of the Goodyear Code of Ordinances identifies the Arts as a process to beautify public space, promote economic development, and strengthen “sense of community”. The ordinance provides that up to 1% of costs, for eligible Capital Improvement Plan projects, may be allocated and appropriated in accordance with the city’s annual budget process. Through the Goodyear Public Art program, commissioned artwork will be accessible to the public and experienced on a daily basis. As part of the “Public and Performing Art Ordinance”, the Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission shall make recommendations to City Council for each immediate fiscal year and project expenditures for the next five fiscal years. |
STAFF ANALYSIS |
The Annual Public Art Plan emphasizes the use of local resources for city projects, engages the community in the public art process, and encourages Goodyear artists to become involved in all aspects of the Arts in Goodyear. Under the direction of the Art & Culture Commission, the Goodyear Arts & Culture Division is committed to providing high-quality programs and events, and has received a 98% satisfaction rating from participants in FY2024. The Commission understands the importance of the Arts and will continue to recommend projects and programs that meet Council goals. The FY2025 Annual Public Art Plan meets these key elements:
- Advance Goodyear public art and to provide quality public art experiences in the city
- Develop projects that engage the community
- Integrate art into the architecture of municipal structures visited by the public
- Identify areas of the city that do not have permanent public artwork installed
The Arts & Culture Commission has completed or is currently working on the following funded projects.
Project |
Description |
Project Goals |
Funding Level |
Estrella Parkway Bridge |
Commission public artist to include aesthetic elements as part of city infrastructure |
Artwork to represent the culture and identity of Goodyear |
$820,500 |
Fire Station 182 Mosaic Mural |
Connect residents and mosaic artist together to create a community driven mural |
Include public art at city facilities and create artwork that welcomes those that visit |
$65,000 |
Goodyear Police Department |
Traditional bronze sculpture to visually tell a story of the compassion and commitment displayed by Goodyear Police |
Include public art at city facilities and honor those that serve |
$224,000 |
Loma Linda Pool Mural |
Artist to lead teen artists in creating a mural on the exterior of Loma Linda Pool |
Engage local youth artists and welcome those who visit |
$2,500 |
Pop Ups in the Park |
Commission a Spring/Summer and Veterans Day temporary mural installation, and purchase a branded art cart and activity supplies to provide additional experiential art opportunities |
Encourage civic pride, enhance quality of life, and build community |
$51,000 |
Traffic Cabinets |
Engage community and local artists to utilize applied artwork to embellish ten traffic cabinets |
Encourage civic pride and beautify the city through embellished traffic cabinets |
$42,000 |
The Arts & Culture Commission’s goal for the five-year plan is to include artwork in high-traffic outdoor public spaces. This artwork will define the identity of the community and those who call it home. The Arts & Culture Commission recommends the following projects, to be considered in the respective fiscal year, during the annual budget process. City Council may amend this plan, as they deem appropriate. Recommended Public Art Projects (Subject to funding appropriations for the FY2025-2029 annual CIP and Supplemental process)
Fiscal Year |
Recommended Project |
Description |
Project Goals |
Recommended Funding Level |
FY2025 |
Fire Station 184 |
Commission artist to create artwork that represents Goodyear Firefighters and their history |
Include public art at city facilities and create artwork that welcomes those that visit |
$71,900 |
FY2025 |
Pop Ups in the Park |
Engage local artists for Spring and Veterans Day temporary mural installations |
Encourage civic pride, and foster an atmosphere of community engagement |
$25,000 |
FY2025 |
Public Art Tours |
Charter bus tours to visit a curated list of artworks, fine art exhibits, local shops and restaurants |
Facilitate cultural tourism, and celebrate city public art collection |
$10,000 |
FY2025 |
Traffic Cabinets |
Engage community and local to embellish 12 traffic cabinets |
Encourage civic pride, beautify the city, and create community identity |
$42,000 |
FY2025 |
West Valley Temporary Art Program |
Partner with West Valley cities to create a series of site-specific artworks |
Connect West Valley cities through public art, and facilitate cultural tourism |
$10,000 |
Furthermore, the Commission is moving toward consideration of the following projects to meet the goals of engaging local artists and installing permanent public artworks that encourage visits to destinations throughout the city. Future Forecast
Projects Under Consideration |
Description |
Project Goal |
Art Trail at GSQ |
Support development of an art trail along Goodyear Way between 150th Dr and Bullard Ave to include at least three major nodes |
Drive economic growth and create artwork that welcomes those that visit |
The Commission continues to identify innovative Arts programming that positions Goodyear to be the hub for the Arts in the West Valley, and remains dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the existing Goodyear public art collection. |
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