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Approving the installation of a bus stop bench and bicycle rack dedicated to the Green Stairs in the public right-of-way “ROW” to the South 215 Wabasha Street South.
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WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Development Alliance (“Applicant”) wishes to utilize the area in the public ROW immediately to the South of 215 Wabasha Street South (former Green Stairs location) for a bus stop bench and bicycle rack dedicated to the Green Stairs (“Project”); and,
WHEREAS, the Project will consist of a galvanized metal, epoxy and glass bench and bike rack on a concrete pad that will serve as an homage to the former Green Stairs at this location; and,
WHEREAS, resolution #02-1108 adopted by City Council on November 27, 2002, provides the permitting policy and process for the review and approval of public art proposed in the ROW, and
WHEREAS, resolution #02-1108 sets forth the following general conditions for Artwork Installation:
(1) Artworks approved for installation in the public ROW must be of an appropriate size, scale and material to withstand the weather, traffic and other rigors of public ROW conditions, (2) it is preferable that works be fabricated off-site, (3) all costs and arrangements for the transportation of the work to the site shall be the responsibility of the applicant, (4) all costs of, and arrangements for, the removal of the artwork from the site shall be the responsibility of the applicant, (5) the City shall require applicants to warranty that the works of art shall not require any extraordinary maintenance during the term of the installation in the public ROW, (6) the risk of loss or damage to the work of art shall be born solely by the applicant. The applicant must provide proof of appropriate liability insurance coverage; and,
WHEREAS, resolution #02-1108 also sets forth an application process that includes a written request to the Director of Public Works that includes:
(1) a description of the artwork proposed for installation...
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