HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 14, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A
SCULPTURED FOUNTAIN FOR THE CITY HALL BUILDING, AND AUTHORIZING ITS
INSTALLATION
WHEREAS, the Civic Beautification Board, together with the Council
Of Garden Clubs of Paducah, has obtained a design for a sculptured
fountain for the City Hall from James Garner of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
and
WHEREAS, the said Board and Council have offered to obtain the
sculpture work for the City at no expense to the City, and
WHEREAS, before contracting with James Garner, the Board and
Council need acceptance of the design and specifications and approval
for installation,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the following design and specifications for a
centerpiece for the fountain in the City Hall building be approved:
The sculpture shall be of bronze and brass and have copper
water supply pipes. It shall stand approximately 10 feet high
above the platform and it shall have a maximum width of 7 feet.
The platform and water connection shall be mountable on the
existing platform on the fountain. The design theme shall be
floral with hollow stems for conducting water to pods at varying
heights. Spray heads shall be mounted in various pods. The
design shall be generally as shown on the photographs of the
model, which photographs are attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
SECTION 2—That the Board agrees to accept the sculpture and
permit its installation, provided the artist makes the installation and
guarantees the performance of the fountain and the workability of each
pod for a period of not less than one (1) year.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Rev. W. G. Harvey, Mayof Protem
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners January 27, 1970
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, January 27, 1970.