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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER�j�
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2008
SUBJECT: BICENTENNIAL PECAN TREE ART PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution authorizing the sale of certain
art pieces created from the Bicentennial Pecan Tree in Parr Park that fell on May 2,
2007 in a windstorm. Attached are pictures of the art and the asking price.
BACKGROUND:
This item was discussed at the December 18, 2007 Council meeting and there was
much discussion on what method/methods should be utilized to sell the art and who
should be eligible to purchase the art. There were several good suggestions from the
Council on how to go about selling the art. At the December 18th meeting, the Council
was unanimous that Grapevine citizens should have the first opportunity to purchase the
art.
After evaluating the comments by the Council, staff recommends establishing a price for
each piece of art. Staff will develop a flyer with pictures of the art and pricing. Flyers will
be posted at City facilities and businesses in Grapevine. Pieces will also be displayed at
City facilities and businesses such as banks and will be rotated for a few months. The
remaining art will be displayed at the Visitor Information Center for Grapevine citizens to
view and purchase. Staff recommends setting a cut-off date, perhaps one year, for
which Grapevine residents and businesses can purchase the art. After the cut-off date,
staff recommends opening up the sale of the art to people from outside of Grapevine.
Staff consulted with the artist to establish a price for each piece of art. The artist
informed staff that some pieces of art took very little time to produce and some pieces
took quite a bit of time. Staff took this into consideration when establishing a price for
each piece of art. If all the art is sold, including the pens, enough money will be made to
pay for the art and have a little left to go to the urban forestry program.
The Grapevine Sister City program has expressed an interest in purchasing several
pieces to present as gifts to our sister cities. Staff has also received comments from
Council Members on offering several pieces to the Grapevine Jubilee Committee to sell
at their annual fundraiser on February 8th with the Committee keeping all profits over the
price set on the art.
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January 30,2008(10:59AM)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF ART PIECES
CREATED FROM THE LOSS OF THE BICENTENNIAL
PECAN TREE IN PARR PARK AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine recognized the Parr Park Bicentenniai Pecan
Tree by Resolution No. 90-08 as a historic tree; and
WHEREAS, that designation protected it from removal or damage caused by any
construction, development, or redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Parr Park Bicentennial Tree stood for nearly 200 years and was
recognized by the International Arboriculture Association; and
WHEREAS, the Parr Park Bicentennial Tree provided aesthetic beauty and
passive enjoyment for park visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Parr Park Bicentennial Tree witnessed the development of The
City of Grapevine from incorporation until it fell to the earth May 2, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the City
Manager or his designee to have commissioned art pieces from this tree to be sold.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage..
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of February, 2008.
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO. 2