Title/Name/Summary
Art in the Park Sculpture
History
Last year, Mayor McLaughlin announced the creation of a new cultural arts program called Art in the Park. The goal of the program is to enhance the Village’s parks and open spaces with sculpture and art displays.
To coincide with the Village’s 115th Anniversary and the dedication of the Illinois State Historical Society historical marker to the Humphrey House, the first sculpture for the Art in the Park program will be of Orland Park’s first mayor, John Humphrey. The bronze sculpture will depict John Humphrey as he would have waited for a train, with briefcase, period clothing, and top hat. He will be glancing at a pocket watch reflective of the style that he would have carried. The proposed location for the sculpture is on the platform of the new 143rd St. Metra Station.
A conceptual drawing for the sculpture has been secured from Taylor Studios, Inc of Rantoul, IL. A copy has been attached. Taylor studios came highly recommended and was selected as the least expensive studio capable of performing this specialized work.
The Village Manager is seeking permission to enter into a contract for the creation and installation of the sculpture and a plaque. The plaque will have historical information about John Humphrey and his relation to the train station.
The total cost of the sculpture and a plaque is $60,610.00. A request is being made for a budget amendment in the full amount because an initial payment of $9,092.00 is needed at this time to cover the first payment due at the signing of the contract. Approximately $8,971.74 of this funding is currently available from Art in the Park funds. Offsetting revenues from the annual golf outing and contributions will be applied to the cost.
Financial Impact
A budget amendment of $60,610 for the cost of creating and installing the sculpture and plaque charged to account #01015004118499.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Village Man...
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