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Mural Depicting Bolin Creek
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to request the Board of Aldermen accept a mural being donated by the Advocates for Carrboro Greenways. The painted mural depicts a view of Bolin Creek.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
CONTACT INFORMATION: George Seiz, Director of Public Works, 918-7427
INFORMATION: The Advocates for Carrboro Greenways wishes to donate a mural depicting a view of Bolin Creek to the Town of Carrboro. The mural is painted on six metal panels and when put together has a finished dimension of 8 ft. high by 24 ft. long. Artist Emily Weinstein originated the idea of the mural in her role as Artist-in-Residence for the 6th Annual Bolin Creek Festival a few years ago. She recruited several other artists to assist with the project. The mural at one time was on display at the University Mall. The purpose of the mural is to increase awareness of the beauty of Bolin Creek (image attached).
If accepted, the Town staff proposes that the mural be installed on the existing 8 ft. high wooden stockade fence along the southern border of the Town Commons. More specifically, it would be placed adjacent to the playground area for enjoyment by the children (photo attached). The metal panels have been coated for outdoor use and would be attached by screws to the existing fence. No additional support is needed on the wooden fence as the metal panels are very lightweight. A plaque acknowledging the creators and donors of the mural would be part of the installation (see attachment). Both the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Arts Commission voted to support the installation.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: An estimated 8 - 10 labor hours will be needed to install the mural. Plaque cost will be on the order of $150 - $200.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Board of Aldermen approve the attached resolution accepting the mural.