Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 6/26/2018
Item Status: New
From: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Archives Director
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ITEM TITLE
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Professional Services Agreement for One (1) Historical Painting of the Battle at Historic Blakeley State Park, War of 1812
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement for Professional Services between the Baldwin County Commission and Rick Reeves, to produce one (1) historical painting of the Battle at Fort Blakeley, War of 1812. This painting is a project of the Baldwin County Bicentennial Steering Committee for the AL 200 Bicentennial Celebration. The Painting will have a designated theme, meticulously researched and professionally executed. The term of this Agreement is for nine (9) months, commencing on July 3, 2018, and expiring on April 4, 2019, or upon written notification thereof received by either party.
The cost of the painting is $10,000.00 with $3,000.00 down and the remaining $7,000.00 paid when the approval, delivery and installation are complete and delivered to Baldwin County Commission. Baldwin County Commission’s cost will be $10,000.00.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Agreement is for Rick Reeves to produce an epic painting of the Battle at Fort Blakeley, War of 1812, with a designated historic theme, meticulously researched and professionally executed. The project will take place over the course is nine (9) months. The artist has worked with an expert team of scholars, historians and craftsmen to ensure that every historical detail is as accurate as possible.
The process is to produce preliminary sketches, then a final detailed rendering which must be approved by both the scholars and the client before being transferred to canvas. The painting will be approximately 40 X 60 unframed alkyd oil on stretched canvas delivered to Baldwin County Commission. The scholar that has committed to ensure historical accuracy is Mike Bunn, Director of Historic Blakeley State Park.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $10,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51906-5150-200
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Y
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? No
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up:
Administration: Have agreement signed by Chairman and mail to recipient.
Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives, will coordinate with payment through BCC Accounting Department.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Agreement mailed to:
Rick Reeves
1906 N. Armenia Avenue #313
Tampa Florida 33607
Down payment/final payment to be mailed to the same address
Additional instructions/notes: N/A