Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution approves the fabrication, installation, and delivery of the South Point Public Works Facility Percent for Art Project at 402 S Point Rd. Funding for public art is calculated as an additional 1% of the eligible project budget as called for in the Percent for Art ordinance (MGO 4.30). Construction estimates in the schematic design phase were approximately $43.8 million; an additional 1% for art was calculated to be $437,991. The proposed agreement with The Milligan Studio, LLC for the artwork authorizes the use of up to $337,920 of the Percent for Art allocation.
The 2026 Adopted Capital Budget included $43.7 million for the Far West Facility project (Munis project 13016) supported by $41.7 million in General Fund GO Borrowing and $2.0 million in Federal Sources. The Percent for Art project is supported by the GO borrowing. No additional City appropriation is required with approval of the proposed resolution.
Title
Approving the design of a site-specific public artwork for the South Point Public Works Facility (402 S Point Road) and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a competitively selected agreement with The Milligan Studio, LLC. for fabrication, delivery, and installation. (District 1)
Body
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the new South Point Public Works Facility for consulting and design services with a single Architectural/Engineer (A/E) design firm and multiple sub-consultants as indicated in the supporting exhibits for all design phases, bidding phase, construction administration phase, and warranty administration phase; and
WHEREAS, the new facility, now being called the South Point Public Works Facility, will provide a location on the far west side of Madison for fleet vehicle parking and maintenance service bays for waste and recycling vehicles, snow removal equipment, forestry vehicles, other Streets Division related equipment and personnel space, and...
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