HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 07-25 Creating the Westlake Public Art CommitteeTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 07-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMAN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE,
DEFINING THE COMMITTEE SCOPE, APPOINTING MEMBERS AND
DEFINING TERMS OF SERVICE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake recognizes the importance of public art and
the benefits of art education for the citizens of Westlake; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake is abundantly blessed with natural beauty as
well as a rich cultural heritage which is reflected by the high development standards
imposed by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen seek to continue the cultural growth and
development of Westlake by providing for art in public places for all to enjoy; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein in its entirety.
SECTION 2: That the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake, Texas does
hereby appoint the following individuals to become charter members of the Westlake
Public Art Committee and serve the following terms to which members may be
reappointed.
Michelle Corson, Chairperson
3 yrs
Phyllis McConnell
2 yrs
Tim Brittan
1 yrs
Carol Langdon
3 yrs
Shannon LaRue
2 yrs
Mary Petty
1 yr
Becky Rogers
3 yrs
Board Liaison Scott Bradley, Mayor
Staff Liaison Town Manager or his appointee
SECTION 3: That the Board of Aldermen establishes the following mission for
the Public Art Committee:
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Town of Westlake Public Art Committee Mission Statement
Founded as a commitment to protect and improve the quality of life of Westlake
residents, businesses and students by encouraging, inspiring, documenting, educating
and entertaining artistic and creative endeavors throughout the community, the Westlake
Public Art committee will provide a wide range of professionally excellent and
artistically significant presentations, preserving, collecting, exhibiting, and fostering the
engagement of arts into the community.
SECTION 4: That the Board of Aldermen establishes the following scope and
priorities for the first term(s) of the Public Art Committee:
I. Identify and recommend artists and raise funds to ultimately commission an
outdoor statue of The Blacksmith at a designated location at Westlake Academy.
2. Raise funds to be able to acquire and display significant works of art consistent
with the theme and culture of the Town of Westlake to display in Westlake Academy and
other public buildings.
3. Raise awareness of the importance of the role of art in Westlake by sponsoring.
artistic and creative endeavors that will benefit the community.
SECTION 5: That the Board of Aldermen require the Public Art Committee to
prepare an annual budget of projected revenues and expenses necessary to accomplish the
mission and that such budget be presented to the Town Manager no later than August 1,
of each fiscal year to then be deliberated by the Board for inclusion in the annual budget.
SECTION 6: That the Board of Aldermen will identify a funding source for
public art no later than their 2007-2008 annual budget process.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 23 DAY OF APRIL 2007.
ATTEST:
Scott Bradley, Mayor
i Sutter, own Secretary Trent O. Petty, Town ager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM.
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L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
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