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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEndorsing the Recycled Glass Mosaic Project for the East Race at the Colfax Underpass - Chris Stackowicz, ArtistRESOLUTION 4432 -15 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana April 13, Attest: L— 15 20_. Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana April 14, 2015 City Clerk President of Common Council Approved and signed by me i:y \��/ 20 !S City Clerk ..`�oure we RESOLUTION NO. M 3 )- - I A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ENTHUSIASTICALLY ENDORSING THE RECYCLED GLASS MOSAIC PROJECT FOR THE EAST RACE AT THE COLFAX UNDERPASS PROPOSED BY LOCAL PUBLIC ARTIST CHRIS STACKOWICZ G%iCmze the South Bend Common Council recognizes that in 2014, a very successful Spring Forward: A Community Beautification Initiative took place where artists, business owners and volunteers collaborated together, under the leadership of local public artist Christopher Stackowicz, and painted window and door replacements for many vacant or abandoned buildings located throughout the city to limit blight and help deter crime and vandalism; and 6)hCreae, the Council further recognizes the five -year project which Chris Stackowicz launched in artfully redoing the main entrances into the City of South Bend, with the 933 bridge project being one of the most popular murals developed by Chris in 2013 which involved 963 volunteers who planned the entire project so that the salt buildup from the wintry seasons would be addressed; treated and sealed the bridge walls; and then painted the wonderful mural which features the best of our city's architecture; and fie, the 2015 Recycled Glass Mosaic Project proposed by Chris Stackowicz for the East Race at the Colfax Underpass will involve Chris working with many volunteer organizations, local businesses and local craft - persons on the installation of a 2,400 square foot recycled glass mosaic which will utilize thousands of blue, green, brown, amber, orange, clear and white glass from recycled bottles along with "bits of tinted, stained and mirrored glass from various manufacturers being added as accents "; and this year's project will depict an image of a "rolling water scene of abstracted waves... interspersed with saffron ribbons as gates or check-points ... as if the raceway was being used for competition..." which will compliment the South Bend 150 celebration with installation planned beginning Friday, May 22nd and being finished by Monday, May 25, 2015 at sunset. r i � ,� r, ,.r i.r r r Vr r Vr r i V r r f✓r r �, i r i r r r. r r �. Section I. On behalf of the residents of the City of South Bend, the South Bend Common Council is proud to publicly commend, honor, and enthusiastically endorse and publicly support the 2015 Recycled Glass Mosaic Project proposed by Chris Stackowicz for the East Race at the Colfax Underpass. Section II. The Common Council sincerely thanks Chris Stackowicz for his artistic visions in helping to beautify the City of South Bend through his many large -scale community beautification projects by a very talented, well -known and respected premiere artist, who has earned numerous awards including the New York Times Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, Javitts Fellow, and is a Michiana 40 Under 40 recipient - just to name a few. Section III. The Common Council wishes to publicly thank Chris for his image and project design of this unique community -wide art beautification project; and would also like to thank Samatha Stackowicz for her Art Administrative Assistance; Project Coordinator Joel Barrett; the many local businesses such as Action Glass, AM General, Cafe Navarre, Corby's Emporium, Fiddler's Hearth, Harmon Auto Glass, LaSalle Grill, Pella- Granger, and the Solid Waste Management District of St. Joseph County for materials collection; the many private and 2015 Recycled Glass Mosaic Project Resolution Page 2 public agencies involved in the planning process; and the public relations activities planned and coordinated so that the analysis of the foundation and materials can be conducted, followed by surface and glass preparation, power- washing and the many, many hours of volunteer labor from individuals, neighborhood association volunteers, school and college students and the many other organizations who have volunteered their time and talent, who will be have the opportunity for light refreshments donated by the generosity of Dunkin Donuts, Jimmy Johns, Starbucks, Bruno's, Chocolate Cafe, Fiddler's Hearth, El Paraiso, Brew Werks. Section IV. The South Bend Common Council urges all individuals who wish to be apart of this exciting Recycle Glass Mosaic Project to complete a volunteer form which will be made available beginning April 14th through May 20th Section V. Thanks to the dedication, caring attitude, vision, talent and commitment of special people like Chris Stackowicz, and the many volunteers, businesses and organizations he recruits and engages to be a part of these innovative artistic community -wide projects, the City of South Bend, Indiana, will continue to flourish for generations to come. Section VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. c.7�G.• John Voorde, City Clerk NOT APPROVED 3 -1 Y Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4' District Council Member Gavin Ferlic, Council Member At Large Karen L. White, Council Member At Large Tim Scott, I" District Council Member Pete Buttigieg,-Mav f the City Filed In Clerk's Office FAR -8 2015 1 _ JOHN VOORDE CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN 9pVTMe 4 4�:::. l O Y Common Council City of South Bend Indiana Dr. Fred Ferlic, 4'h District Council Member 4'h Floor County -City Building 227 West Jefferson Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46601 (574) 235 -5978 (574) 235 -9173 Facsimile March 26, 2015 Members of the Common Council 4t" Floor County -City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 Re: Resolution Promoting the Recycled Glass Mosaic Project Dear Council Members: (574)235 -5567 TTY/TDD On behalf of Council Members Karen L. White, Tim Scott and Gavin Ferlic, I am proud to file the attached Resolution which we are sponsoring. South Bend is so fortunate to have local public artist Chris Stackowicz again creating another exciting project in our city. Chris is working with many volunteer organizations, local businesses and local craft - persons on a proposed installation of a 2,400 square foot recycled glass mosaic, which will create an image of a "rolling water scene of abstracted waves" on the East Race at the Colfax Underpass. We would like to have our Resolution sent to the Community Relations Committee, which is chaired by Council Member White; and then be heard under the Special Business portion at our next Common Council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2015. This is another dynamic event which will involve hundreds of volunteers, business owners and organizations volunteering their time and talents. We believe that this innovative project will be another great example of how great South Bend can be. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Fred Ferlic 4"' District Council Member Attachment Filed to "lark's Office EPR, - � 2015 JOHN VOORDE CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IN