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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 20536: RESTORE FAMILY STATUE AT LIBRARY City of '41ljkr ort rt It II;r Texas Port Arthur Public Library www.PortArthurTx.gov Date: 10/18/2018 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager From: Steven Williams,Library Directo RE: PR 20536 Restore Family Statue at Library Introduction: The intent of this agenda item is to seek the City Council's approval for the City Manager to retain the services of David Cargill,the original artist,to restore the vandalized bronze statue The Family in the amount of$21,000.00. The award winning artist is a Southeast Texas native and lives in Beaumont. His work is on display throughout the region. Background: The Friends of the Public Library gifted this statue to the City's Library in 1982. Library staff realized vandals had stolen the artwork on February 27, 2014. The police later recovered it from a metal recycling company in Liberty County. Cargill,has the original molds for this artwork and is committed to completing the cleaning, repairs, and restoration at the quoted price. This includes recasting parts as needed. In 2014 Dexter S. Augier appraised its retail replacement value at$120,000.00. Allowing the original artist to affect the restoration will ensure the integrity of the artwork and its value. Budget Impact: Funds in the amount of$21,000.00 are available through account 102-1421-553-32-00; Library Special Fund. Recommendation: The Library Staff, in consultation with the Library Board and Friends of the Library, recommend that City Council grant approval to the City Manager to retain the services of David Cargill to restore The Family statue as discussed and/or outlined above. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" 4615 9th Avenue X Port Arthur,Texas 77642 X 409.985.8838 P.R. No. 20536 10/15/2018 jhc RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RETAIN THE SERVICES OF DAVID CARGILL TO RESTORE THE BRONZE STATUE THE FAMILY AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT AMOUNT OF $21,000.00. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN LIBRARY SPECIAL FUND ACCOUNT NO. 102- 1421-553-32-00. WHEREAS, The Friends of the Public Library presented the bronze statue The Family to the Library in 1982; and WHEREAS, the gift was dedicated to the City's Librarian Lucy Stiefel; and, WHEREAS,the statue was vandalized and stolen in February 2014; and, WHEREAS,the statue's retail replacement value was appraised at$120,000.00; and, WHEREAS, the original artist, David Cargill, is committed to the cleaning, repairing, and restoration of the sculpture; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to retain the services of David Cargill, for the cleaning, repairing, and restoration of the statue The Family as described in the email from the artist dated July 19, 2018, which is a sole source procurement, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", photographs attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and appraisal documentation attached hereto as Exhibit"C". THAT, the projected budgetary impact amount of$21,000.00 will be charged to Account No. 102-1421-553-32-00,the Library Special Fund. THAT, a copy of this caption be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2018, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas,by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: , Councilmembers: , , NOES: . Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1J # d�.� e0 izeno, Ci Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager Steven Williams,Director of Library APPRO D AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: --„..._________ Andrew asquez, PA Finance Director 40t,tai,. Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager EXHIBIT "A" From: David Cargill <davidcargillart@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday,July 19, 2018 5:09 PM To: Steven Williams<stwillia@paplibrary.org> Subject: Bronze Sculpture Restoration Dear Mr. Williams: The sculpture was broken, bent, and torn from its base, then cut into pieces. After receiving the pieces I spent time matching the pieces to their place and order. One section was missing. There is visible bending in one area where the figures were ripped from the base. It is possible there is bending in other areas but will be determined when sections are put together. I was able to locate my original molds, and found the mold for the missing section, so I can remake the missing section and cast a bronze replacement. Restoration involves cleaning all the pieces, and removing the patina back down to the original base metal. In welding the cuts, great care must be taken that the sections neither gain or lose length, as sawing has removed metal. The welding and chasing of the welds should not be visible, but will disappear. Once everything has been put back together, the work will be re- patinaed, and will be ready to put in place. The welding alone will probably take one hundred hours to complete, spread out over time. Often the welding will require not only a skilled welder who has experience with repairing bronze sculpture, but a second person to assist. Casting the missing piece will also take my time and foundry work. All of the above has many possible variations, so making an itemized cost list would not be a realistic approach for either party. The only way I know to put a price on this restoration is based on past work of this nature. I always felt like the piece was one of my important expressions, and I am relieved that it might not be lost. I will commit to completing this restoration for under $21,000 so as to allow to spend the necessary time, material, travel, and assistance to carry out the work. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, David [attachment to email dated 9/21/2018] David Cargill 2304 Gladys Beaumont, Tx. 77702 Steven Williams, Restoration of Port Arthur Public Library Sculpture "Family" Work involves cleaning, welding, bending, re-assembling, replacement bolts and chasing of welds and patina of sculpture. 17,700.00 Remaking/sculpting, casting and fitting of missing section. 1700.00 Labor, transportation and overhead. 1600.00 Total 21,000.00 Project requires one half down before implementation of project can start. This should be the information you requested. Sincerely, David Cargill AGREED TO: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY: Harvey Robinson Interim City Manager Date: EXHIBIT "B" V.:. . . ,. :r.• • t 4 F'- I r rs t y }; I", me, .. Port Arthur Cargill. David k- scu ipioe IbF 1929 Native Tex;1111' 5a. THE FAMILY 1951 1( Abstract; 5' H; bronze Location; Port Arthur Public Library, vt ' Y r ti 3601 Cultural Center Drive _ $ f I t Gift from the Friends of Port 1 Funding;Gi3.,_ Arthur Public Lib y in honor of .F; ` t i lF z library director Lucy Stiefel I ;r Comments:The nositioniu of theseAil stylized figures and their relation to olk— each other creates a sense of warmth, completeness, and security.Jesus and the Children,a sculptural relief by Cargill, is mounted on the outer wall of the Presbyterian Church of the `t Covenant in Port Arthur. EXHIBIT "C" 2014 "Retail Replacement Value" APPPAI&' 2'& CEI2TIlICATION AND CONDITION& I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: • The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct. • The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions. • I have no present or prospective interest in, and no bias with respect to, the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment. • My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results. • My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal. • My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed and this report has been prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), 2012-2013 edition. • I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report. • No one provided significant personal property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification. • Unless otherwise stated herein, this report is based only on the readily apparent identity of the item or items appraised, and no further opinion or guarantee of authenticity, genuineness, attribution or authorship is made. • The values expressed herein are based on the appraiser's best judgment and opinion and are not a representation or warranty that the item(s) will realize that value if offered for sale at auction or otherwise. The values expressed are based on current information as of the effective date of this report, and no opinion is expressed as to any future or past value. • Unless otherwise stated, the appraised values are based on the whole ownership and possessory interest undiminished by any liens, fractional interest or any other form of encumbrance or alienation. • The question of title was not an issue. As such, the appraiser did not do a title search with Art Loss Registry. • Stated values are given item by item unless clearly stated as being per lot. The total of individual item values shall not be construed as an appraisal value for the whole lot, but merely as the addition of single values. Where values are given by lot, the value per lot is for the whole and no opinion is given as to individual or proportionate values within the lot. • Unless otherwise stated, values expressed are based on the general expertise and qualification of the appraiser as to the appropriate market and valuation for the items and purpose involved. Where particular detailed valuation information is relied on, it will be so stated in writing. • Where appraisal is based on a sample of a larger whole, it will be so stated and it is based on the assumption that the sample delivered is representative and fair. No opinion or warranty is made as to the fairness or representative nature of any large whole from which the sample was drawn. • Where an appraisal is based not only on the item or items, but also on data or documentation supplied therewith, this report shall so state by making reference thereto and, where appropriate, attaching copies. • Unless expressly stated, the condition of the item(s) is good for its type, with serious deficiencies and repairs noted. Ordinary wear and tear common to this type of item is not noted. • I have performed no services, as an appraiser or in any other capacity, regarding the property that is the subject of this report within the three year period immediately preceding the acceptance of this assignment. Additional information regarding the scope of work, assignment conditions, and disclaimers may also be a part of this report, and as such are required to fully understand the entire appraisal process. This certification page therefore encompasses the entire report and is not valid without reading and understanding the entire report. • 1 S. '.er pprai8er Date Problem to Solve: The appraiser was asked to provide a current retail replacement value for criminal prosecution for theft and for insurance purposes Categories of Items Examined: Art bronze sculpture The Client_ Port Arthur Texas Police Department The Owner: The City of Port Arthur, Texas Intended use of the Appraisal: Criminal Prosecution for theft and Insurance Intended User(s): This Appraisal can be used and relied upon by the client and appropriate court(s) at law and a designated insurance company, broker, agent, underwriter, adjuster. Any other user is considered an unintended user, and this report is not valid for any other purpose. Method of Examination: The sculpture was not physically available for examination, therefore this appraisal is based on the photographs and information received from the Port Arthur Police Department. Photography: Photographs were provided by the client for identification purposes, and are included in this appraisal for ease of identification. Type of Value: Retail Replacement Value, defined as: the highest amount in terms of US dollars that would be required to replace a property with another of similar age, quality, origin, appearance, provenance and condition within a reasonable length of time in an appropriate and relevant market. When applicable, sales and or import tax, commissions and or premiums are included in this amount. (Source of definition: New York University Appraisal Studies Program) Approach to Value & Market Examined: The "Market Comparison" approach analyzes recent sales of comparable articles at regional, national, and international auctions, private and public sales, shows and exhibitions, as well as prevailing prices at retail shops and galleries where the article may normally be traded. Adjustments are then made for each article which considers age, condition, rarity, artistic merit, technical workmanship, current trends, and availability of an article as compared to such recent sales. In addition, the original artist, David Cargill, was consulted to determine cost of replacement. Method of Research: Research was conducted in the offices of Finder's Fayre. The office is equipped with an extensive library of research books and auction catalogues. Additional research was conducted on the Internet, using standard search engines, as well as pricing and research data bases to which Finder's Fayre subscribes. Appropriate galleries and auction houses were also contacted for information when necessary. QALWICA IONS My areas of appraisal experience are: Fine Art--19"' Century Paintings, Drawings, Sculpture Furniture & Decorative Arts Personal Property--Household Items Rugs, Carpets, & Tapestries Silver My experience in the above areas comes from being actively engaged in the buying, selling, and appraising of these items in the national and international marketplace since 1974. Successfully completed a 15-hour course and examination on the Uniform Standards of Professional (rale-phone:409/833-7003. t have carefully examined all stems in this report at the request of: NAME- Police Department, Port Arthur Texas ADDRESS: PO box 1089 Port Arthur TX 77641 i This is an"Retail Replacement Value"Summary Appraisal Report, and is done for insurance purposes. The "Market Comparison"approach has been used to arrive at the replacement values. ARTICLE I DESCRIPTION i APPRAISED VALUE — Bronze Sculpture Figural bronze sculpture titled "The Family" by Beaumont, Texas S 120.000.00 artist„ Mr. David Cargill. The sculpture is a stylized group of two • adults and two children on an integral bronze base, and is 55" tall_ This is a one of a kind piece. no others were ever cast. Created c.1967, and signed by the artist in the bronze cast, I base. J The appraised value is what the artist quotes to duplicate this piece. 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