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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agenda Item No. V-= - 1 ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: March 9, 1992 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WINDOW ARTWORK FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER - DEPARTMENT: PURCHASING--------- - - - - -- PUBLIC HEARING ------ -------- --- NO : -XX ATTACHMENT(S): - INFORMATION CONTACT: PAM JONES LETTER FROM Telephone Number- _ EXT 2650 / COST QUOTE FROM ARTIST Hillsborough - 732 -8181 Chapel Hill - 967 -9251 Mebane - 227 -2031 ----------------------------------- Durham 6887331 - - - - -- -_ -_- ---- _- - -- PURPOSE: To approve the stained glass panels to be installed in the Government Services Center. BACKGROUND: In January, 1992, the project architects presented a concept to the Commissioners which used stained glass panels depicting life in Orange County;'panels to be installed in the stairway of the new facility. The Commissioners endorsed the concept, but encouraged Hakan /Corley to use an Orange County artist to accomplish the work. With that directive, the architects worked with the orange County Arts Commission and interviewed three local stained glass artists, selecting the team of Michael Brown and Jim Rothbauer. The cost of the work breaks down as follows: Modifications to the frame and insulated glass wall where the stained glass panels will be hung Hakan /Corley design and coordination fee $ 2,443 Seven stained lass 2,000 glass panels 7,100 $11,543 The architects have contacted various groups within the County in an effort to determine the most appropriate scene for each category. The artist will present during the Commissioner's meeting, black and white sketches of the scenes intended for the panels. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the stained glass panels to be installed at the Government Services Center.