Fort Myers public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to review submissions and select finalists for the Fire Station 17 Call to Artist/RFQ. The committee will also discuss the Art Hub Plan and a grant recipient show.
- Selection of finalists for Fire Station 17 Call to Artist/RFQ
- Approval of committee members and alternates for the Fire Station 17 selection committee
- Update on Art Hub Plan
- Update on Grant Recipient Show
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to review submissions and select finalists for the MLK/VSSB Gateway Artwork. The body will also administer an oath of office and receive maintenance updates.
- Selection of finalists for MLK/VSSB Gateway Artwork
- Oath of Office by Gwen Carlisle
- Approval of October 19, 2021, minutes
- Update on Biannual Maintenance by Rosa Lowinger & Associates
- Appointment of Selection Committee Members for MLK/VSSB Gateway Artwork
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to receive updates on several public art projects and administrative processes. The body will discuss artist calls for specific sites and the renewal of a consulting contract. Members will also review the building permit process.
- Update on MLK/VSSB Gateway Artwork Call to Artists/RFQ
- Update on Fire Station 17 Call to Artists/RFQ
- Update on Mickael Broth Public Art Agreement for Forum Park artwork 'Rise Above'
- Renewal of Thomas Hall Contract for Public Art Consulting
- Update on biannual maintenance by Rosa Lowinger & Associates
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several artist calls and public art agreements. The body will consider authorizing a request to the Historic Preservation Commission regarding the Uncommon Friends water feature.
- Authorization to request permission to eliminate Uncommon Friends water feature and replace pool and water creatures with sawgrass
- Update on Call to Artists for Gateway Artwork at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd./Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd.
- Renewal of Thomas Hall Contract for Public Art Consulting
- Update on Mickael Broth Public Art Agreement for Forum Park Public Artwork, Rise Above
- Update on Station 17 Call to Artists/RFQ
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to receive updates on several art projects and monument relocations. The body will discuss exhibitions at the Langford-Kingston Home and the installation of the We Are Overflowing sculpture exhibition.
- Relocation of USCT 2nd Regiment Monument, Buckingham & Page Army Air Field Monument, and Great Turtle Chase incident to Centennial Park East
- Elimination of Uncommon Friends water feature and replacement of pool and water creatures with sawgrass
- Renewal of Thomas Hall Contract for Public Art Consulting
- Updates on Call to Artists/RFQ for MLK/VSSB Gateway and Station 17
- Oath of Office for Bettye Middlebrooks
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to review and approve calls to artists for two specific projects. The body will also receive updates on existing murals, sculpture programs, and grant awards.
- Call to Artists for Gateway Artwork at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd./Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd.
- Call to Artists for Fire Station 17
- Implementation strategy for Sponsor-a-Sculpture
- 2021 Art and Culture Grant Awards
- Carmona Relocation Plan update
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to receive updates on city art projects and budget plans. The body will discuss the implementation of a sculpture sponsorship strategy and a relocation plan for Carmona.
- Update on Bucks Backyard Mural Project
- Strategy for Implementation of Sponsor-a-Sculpture
- Carmona Relocation Plan
- Update on Budget & Annual Plan FY20-21
- Update on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd./Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd.
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee will hear presentations from three finalists for the Forum Park project. The committee is scheduled to award the Forum Park commission during this meeting.
- Forum Park Finalist Presentation by John Davis
- Forum Park Finalist Presentation by Nathan Pierce
- Forum Park Finalist Presentation by Mickael Broth
- Award of Forum Park Commission
- Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss updates on several art projects and budget plans. The body will consider approvals for the Sponsor-a-Sculpture Program and an Otocast flyer.
- Approval of Sponsor-a-Sculpture Program
- Approval of Otocast flyer for hotels and theaters
- Raising and relocating the What Dreams We Have sculpture
- Update on Bucks Backyard Mural Project
- Update on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd.
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee is meeting to discuss a call for artists for Forum Park. The session includes a period for public comment.
- Call to Artist for FORUM PARK
Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee will meet to discuss next steps for Forum Park and the appointment of an artworks selection committee. The body will also review the relocation of the 'What Dreams We Have' sculpture and the 'Sponsor-a-Sculpture' program.
- Update on Bucks Backyard Mural Project
- Appointment of Forum Artworks Selection Committee
- Raising/Relocating 'What Dreams We Have' sculpture and conservation
- Approval of Sponsor-a-Sculpture Program
- New developments relating to Otocast
Public Art Committee
The committee discussed various public art projects, including mural updates and a call to artists for the Forum. Members also addressed the conservation of existing sculptures and potential maintenance costs.
- Update on Bucks Backyard Mural Project involving artists Eric Schlake and J.P. Almonacid
- Forum Call to Artist with an extended submission deadline of March 12th
- Approval of proposed monument locations for Centennial Park east restructuring
- Discussion of annual conservation costs for artworks estimated between $15,000 and $20,000
- Conservation estimate for Stacked Brands sculpture ranging from $18,000 to $29,000
Public Art Committee
The committee reviewed progress on several public art initiatives, including the Forum Call to Artist and the movement of Carmona sculptures. Members also discussed a five-year master plan focused on funding through programs like Adopt A Sculpture.
- Update on Forum Call to Artist for new park project
- Discussion of moving Corten Steel Carmona Sculptures with an estimated $25,000 cost
- Request for $17,750 for annual maintenance of six conserved artworks
- Proposal of Adopt A Sculpture plan to address funding challenges
- Discussion of expanding the Otocast mobile app to include historic structures