HomeMy WebLinkAbout5814 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 5814
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, SURPLUSSING AND
DEACESSING THE ARTWORKS ENTITLED "HAWK" AND
"THE LONG LOOK"
WHEREAS, the "Hawk" artwork by Steve Tyree had been located in Game Farm
Park since 2018; and
WHEREAS, the "The Long Look" artwork by Brad Rude had been located in
Centennial Viewpoint Park since 1991; and
WHEREAS, both artworks have been stolen and damaged to an extent that the
expense of restoration exceeds the artwork's current market value and the artwork no
longer represents the artist's intent in creating it; and
WHEREAS, both artists were notified of the City's intent -to deaccess their works
of art and neither objected to deaccession; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Arts Commission reviewed each work of art and
unanimously approved the deaccession of each; and
WHEREAS, if "Hawk" is deaccessed, the City will repurpose or dispose of any
remaining elements of the artwork.
WHEREAS, if "The Long Look" is deaccessed, the City will return remaining
elements of the artwork to the artist.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The following City of Auburn works of art are surplused and
deaccessed:
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Y "Hawk"
• "The Long Look"
and the City will cease to insure and maintain the artworks, which will be removed from
the City's permanent art collection. The Auburn Arts Commission is authorized to
determine the use of any elements of either artwork that remain in the City of Auburn's
possession.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed this 17th day of March, 2025.
ATTEST:
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
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CITY OF AUBURN
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Jason Whalen, City Attorney