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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2022-037 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2023 OUR TOWN PROGRAM BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR VARIOUS CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE WISHING SPOT PROJECT AT LINDA SPURLOCK PARK, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is committed to integrating art into daily life and beautifying public areas, whereby improving our quality of life and creating a distinctive identity for our community; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is also dedicated to bringing the arts in an affordable and accessible way to the community; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills recognizes that encouraging creative placemaking projects with arts at their core has a positive effect on the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the National Endowment for the Arts offers a "Our Town" Program in which a certain amount of federal funding is earmarked for creative placemaking projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is planning to submit an "Our Town" grant application to infuse art and artful projects; and WHEREAS, the art projects will be located at Linda Spurlock Park; and WHEREAS, Social Transportation for Seniors, a non-profit community engagement provider, will partner with the City in its "Our Town" grant request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein. SECTION 2. The application for funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Program is hereby authorized and endorsed for the project area. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict. Resolution 2022-037 Page 1 of 2 PASSED AND APPROVED on this.22nd day of August 2022. CITY ORT CH AND HILLS `��111lowi lipa�ip��' �91-11A4.1:0 By. '•• Oscar revi , Mayor ATTEST: r �r-= .• Alicia Richardson ''h��onm cit�f,,.„�` City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: aleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: A ri n Pekurney, Director of Par and Recreation Resolution 2022-037 Page 2 of 2 Exhibit A "Our Town" Public Arts Grant - National Endowment for the Arts City of North Richland Hills, Texas "The Wishing Spot,"a collaborative art project between the City of North Richland Hills, Social Transportation for Seniors & continued efforts of education of community services and resources ,• ', s s rem ' FOR SENIORTION S Proposed Installation Site—Linda Spurlock Park, 6400 Glenview Drive ,ry ,itt k �(r #_ T:f.ifir - _! i, 1�- ''') y '? - � , i '. - - ' ^" „ edifPftlaik , <a Asa "''M. Nestled within a shaded copse of oaks at the newly renovated Linda Spurlock Park, the proposed site for "The Wishing Spot" is situated away from the bustling playground area, but within easy access of the loop trail surrounding the park.The site is located on a natural rise within the park grounds and is designed to take advantage of a quieter area of the park and the calming southwest facing vista of the park pond. Resolution No. 2022-037 Exhibit A Page 1 of 5 sotf- Merging Art and Nature: "The Wishing Spot" is an intimate, meditative art installation that will stand as a safe place for individuals and small groups to visit for reflection, sanctuary and to request discreet assistance. "The Wishing Spot" is a place to uplift, inspire and confirm the power of ritual and good intention within our community. Page 3 represents sample renderings of the site with art meditation maze and artwork structure. Design and materials have not yet been determined or finalized and will be part of the review process should the grant be awarded. Resolution No. 2022-037 Exhibit A Page 2 of 5 i GIenview Gr 1 a. 6 C i r \""\., i S � fit' a Ei r. , . CONCRETE SIDEWALK MEDITATION MAZE PRECAST CONCRETE WITH INSCRIPTIONS ARTWORK L .61°11.il ',0°.°. 111,* \, ..1 0000000i i /otill44 ... ' , Aft IWO/ ';';''; r6 ( . - Heart Sculpture: A 20 ft. high aluminum or steel powder-coated red heart stands at the center of the installation, serving as a neighborhood landmark and a community celebration spot where people can stop for selfies and mark important celebrations. Below: The attraction of love-themed artwork is undeniable with numerous examples across the country. The heart shape universally represents love, Resolution No. 2022-037 Exhibit A Page 3 of 5 health, support, longevity and hope. The positivity represented by the vivid red color can stand in warm contrast to the surroundings almost wherever it is situated. .... 1„5.14, ,...„,_,,: 4 .„,,,tr, t -,,„- ..tt- it:, ,,,,, - ,,,,,, t___,,,_ -7/.1 3, ' :fj;', :..,-‘1,....- 1.-:- fs t: , 3 .r ate.ti' ::: `. - -,.., ,,. e . --••• . ,se • •-_,, F.,' ,,-: . F., ---- -...,-,-.., . .... ,, ,, . . t. ., 111' , ,-' 11,4 i, ,,i,; ., .. i P ` I (Photos examples of love themed public art installations as place-making spots in communities) Meditation Maze:Sample inspiration photos. t . ,\ �, sJ� .4 • ;:, The Meditation Maze at The Wishing Spot will designate a place q ' of quiet and contemplative activity. The path will feature small ' A , tiA inscribed plaques with words of hope and wisdom from the NRH t A 1t . Senior Community. At the center of the maze, in front of the heart sculpture, there will be a circular plaque...the actual ' ' ";;:,•"'"ilrm— it .....,-...,,,,,,,r..,,, , igh. wishing spot," where people can stand and make wishes. — 1 "Stand Right Here and Wait to See if Your Wish is Meant to Be." -„ -.. - - Its fun to make wishes ... and we all have them. Just like when throwing pennies in a fountain or blowing out birthday candles, o. """" , .. The Wishing Spot is a place where wishes are encouraged. Resolution No. 2022-037 Exhibit A Page 4 of 5 Partnership with NRH Services or other Community Resources:The Help Station:Sample inspiration photos. `t The Wishing Spot Help Station will be a unique f installation where people are encouraged to drop /' to handwritten notes for assistance, if needed. The - 411, ,:=, Help Station is designed so that people who are in ` need of help or connection to community services I ,j; ; :� can discreetly write down their problem, contact «w4 — information,and drop their notes through the slot in .r the station. The notes will be collected weekly and distributed to the appropriate City department or community resource agency.The design of the Help Station will be light and whimsical but will be secure enough that the messages are kept safely until they can be collected. ----r " _ _- . Signage would be placed adjacent to the Help station A design based on an oversized garden gazing ball with a highly with contact information for community resources reflective surface or brightly powder-coated surface and lock box and helpful services. mechanism is one possible idea. r „-------------- is -- Partnership with Social Transportation for Seniors: Programming.A variety of healthy outdoor activities can be programmed within The Wishing Spot installation, including outdoor yoga classes, Parent and Me programs, Gentle Fitness classes, Walking Groups and meditation classes. "Our Past Builds Our Future" programming will specifically honor the Senior Citizens of North Richland Hills through a variety of music, dance and spoken word events.The neighborhood surrounding Linda Spurlock park is a diverse one,with people of many backgrounds and cultures,and first-generation immigrants with remarkable stories to tell. Additional programming at the site will bring seniors and young people together through a neighborhood dance celebration centered on traditions, history and the wisdom of the older residents living within our community.The Wishing Spot can also serve as a hub for assisting seniors in need. The NRH Senior Center would also participate in programming at this location as well as including Linda Spurlock Park within their seasonal park tour visits, which include walking to encourage the importance of daily movement at any age. Resolution No. 2022-037 Exhibit A Page 5 of 5