SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater regarding the installation and maintenance of traffic signal cabinet art and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
The Clearwater Arts Alliance (CAA) in collaboration with the City have installed art wraps on over 40 traffic signal cabinets in the City of Clearwater. The CAA, as part of its continuing mission is to advocate for and promote public art in Clearwater. CAA began engaging local artists to provide images for installation on traffic signal boxes in Clearwater beginning in 2016. The CAA coordinates this process by overseeing a call to artists to provide the artwork and acts in cooperation with neighborhoods to select themes or artists that neighborhoods can connect to. Additionally, the CAA helps secure funding to pay for the artist and installation.
This Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and the City of Clearwater will allow staff to install and maintain traffic signal cabinet art on traffic boxes that are controlled by Pinellas County and is required to be approved prior to staff being able to seek permission from the Florida Department of Transportation to install and maintain traffic signal art on traffic signal cabinets on state routes or roads.
There is no cost associated with this agreement. The Interlocal Agreement includes an indemnity clause, which is required to come to City Council for review and approval.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objective 3.1 - Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
