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A resolution approving an art donation acceptance agreement between Kevin Crumbo and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.
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WHEREAS, the donation acceptance agreement between Kevin Crumbo and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, attached hereto and incorporated herein, donates eight artworks to be installed and displayed in locations throughout Metro; and,
WHEREAS, Metro Code Section 2.112.050 permits the Metropolitan Government to accept art donation acceptance agreements by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the Metro Nashville Arts Commission recommends acceptance of the donated artwork; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the art donation acceptance agreement by and between Kevin Crumbo and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution approves an art donation acceptance agreement between Kevin Crumbo and the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.
Section 2.112.050 authorizes the acceptance of a donation of artwork appraised at more than $5,000 upon the approval of a resolution of the Metropolitan Council prior to the Metropolitan Government taking possession and ownership of the donated artwork.
Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Crumbo agrees to donate eight paintings by Lauren Ossolinski. The agreement is effective upon the approval of the Metropolitan Council. The titles and price of the artwork are as follows:
• Bring the Outside In -- $10,000
• Featured Forsythia -- $2,400
• Due North -- $1,000
• October Maples -- $1,300
• Morning Has Broken -- $4,000
• Changing Tides -- $1,400
• Friday Night Lights -- $1,500
• Fall at Radnor Lake -- $800
Fiscal Note: The total estimated value of the donation of eight pieces of artwork by artist Lauren Ossolinski is $22,400.