Division: Public Art San Antonio
Manager: James LeFlore
Council District Impact(s): 4
Subject: Lackland Corridor Gateway
ACTION tYPE: Final Design
Summary:
This item is to approve the final design for the Lackland Corridor Gateway project by pre-qualified artist George Schroeder in conjunction with the Lackland Corridor project team.
Background Information:
On November 7, 2013 City Council approved the corridor improvement study along SW Military Drive from US Highway 90 to Old Pearsall Road. In January 2014, TCI tasked RVK to conduct a study, develop a master plan and identify enhancements to the Lackland Air Force Base Corridor. City Council approved the Lackland Corridor Enhancement Master Plan on August 7, 2014. Subsequently, Councilman Rey Saldana identified the first phase as the Lackland Corridor Gateway, a sculpture opportunity located on the corner of SW Military Drive and US Highway 90.
The sculpture opportunity includes collaboration between a pre-qualified artist and the project team to develop the conceptual design. The pre-qualified artist selected to work with the project team is George Schroeder. George Schroeder is a local San Antonio based artist who specializes in large scale metal fabrication and design. The Public Art Committee approved recommended artist George Schroeder for the Lackland Corridor Gateway on May 5, 2015.
Issue:
Approval of final design will authorize the fabrication phase of the Lackland Corridor Gateway project.
Alternatives:
Should final design not be approved, the artist would be asked to make changes and/or adjustments recommended by the Public Art Committee and return at a later date to present final design. Any recommended changes or requests may result in cost increases or delays that may impact the City’s ability to deliver the project.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds in the amount of $1.6 million were identified in the City Manager’s FY2015 proposed budget for Phase 1 of the Lackland Corridor Enhancement Master Plan including the sculptural opportunity in the amount of $750,000.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval of final design.
Related action includes:
City Council approved the Lackland Corridor Enhancement Master Plan on August 7, 2014,
Public Art Committee approved pre-qualified artist, George Schroeder, and conceptual design on May 5, 2015. The San Antonio Arts Commission approved pre-qualified artist, George Schroeder, on June 16, 2015. Public Art Committee approved final design on October 6, 2015.
ATTACHMENT(S):
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August 7, 2014 Lackland Air Force Base Corridor Master Plan approval <https://sanantonio.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1875142&GUID=490C8ED1-AD79-4C02-805D-3339FD46BDF1&FullText=1>