Template revised January 10, 2019.
COMMISSION
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Item No.
8j
ACTION ITEM
Date of Meeting
December 12, 2023
DATE: December 12, 2023
TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director
FROM: Tommy Gregory, Senior Public Art Program Manager
Annabelle Goavec, Public Art Program Coordinator
SUBJECT: Public Art Program CIP Funding 2024 C102066
Amount of this request:
$5,850,000
ACTION REQUESTED
Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to approve funding and
procurement for design, acquisition, fabrication, and installation of Public Art at Seattle-
Tacoma International Airport for the 2024 portion of the 2022-2026 Public Art for Airport
Projects CIP in the amount of $5,850,000 from the total art pool budget of $27,523,820.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This request is to approve funding and procurement for design, acquisition, fabrication, and
installation of Public Art at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in 2024
for a total
authorization of $5,850,000.
JUSTIFICATION
This project supports the following Century Agenda and Aviation Division strategic goals:
• Responsibly Invest in the Economic Growth of the Region and all its communities.
• Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and business gateway.
• Be a Highly Effective Public Agency.
Art plays a significant role in the customer experience Portwide. The addition of modern and
diverse pieces into the collection brings opportunities to celebrate the cultural, historic, and
environmental elements of the Pacific Northwest and across the globe while creating new
experiences for travelers, customers, and the community.
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Meeting Date: December 12, 2023
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
Diversity in Contracting
• Temporary exhibition celebrating Black History month.
• Acquisition of sculptures by two BIPOC Seattle based, nationally recognized artists:
Barbara Earl Thomas and Marita Dingus.
• Acquire 22 artworks by 12 local and national artists in front of the D2 Restroom.
• Diversify selection panelists by always including a member of the community and/ or
a local artist.
• DEI Contractors for nearly all our conservation projects.
•
Worked with local small businesses to frame multiple artworks: Allison & Ross
(WMBE).
We are currently creating criteria to expand Port wide opportunities in our regional cultural
sectors.
DETAILS
• Regularly scheduled briefings will be made to the Port-Wide Arts and Culture Board.
Selections will be in line with the Art Program’s strategic vision to “Expand the SEA
art collection to be more inclusive, diverse and community driven.”
• This request is part of the “Public Art Program – 5 Year CIP Plan” that was briefed to
the Commission in June 2022.
Scope of Work
Complete or advance the following Public Art works:
• A Concourse Lounges – Acquisitions, $350,000
• Concourse C Expansion – Fabrication, $2,000,000
• North Main Terminal – Design and Fabrication, $3,000,000
• Widen Arrivals Roadway – Fabrication, $500,000
Schedule
Each capital project has its own schedule. The Public Art Team will work closely with Project
Managers to ensure design, acquisition, fabrication and installation of art is in line with
project schedules.
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Meeting Date: December 12, 2023
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Cost Estimate/Authorization Summary
Capital
Expense
Total
COST ESTIMATE
Original Budget
$27,144,820
$0
$27,144,820
Increase Budget $379,000 $379,000
Revised Budget
$27,523,820
$0
$27,523,820
AUTHORIZATION
Previous authorizations
$10,278,820
0
$10,278,820
Current request for authorization
$5,850,000
0
$5,850,000
Total authorizations, including this
request
$16,128,820
0
$16,128,820
Remaining Balance in Art Pool
$11,395,000
$0
$11,395,000
Annual Budget Status and Source of Funds
This project, CIP C102066, was included in the 2023-2027 capital budget and plan of finance
with a balance of $27,523,820. The funding sources would be the Airport Development Fund
(ADF) and revenue bonds.
The art pool funding is outlined in the Port of Seattle Art Program Policy and Guidelines.
Funding for the POS art program is initiated from capital projects approved by the Port
Commission. The current airport art capital project budget is established based on a one
percent (1%) of a 5-year total capital program spending in 2022-2026.
The current authorization requested for 2024 is $5,850
,000 of the total current Art Pool
balance of $27,523,820.
Financial Analysis and Summary
Project cost for analysis
$27,523,820
Business Unit (BU)
Multiple cost centers
Effect on business performance
(NOI after depreciation)
NOI after depreciation will increase due to inclusion of
capital (and operating) costs in airline rate base.
IRR/NPV (if relevant)
N/A
CPE Impact
$0.07 in 2027
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Meeting Date: December 12, 2023
Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).
Future Revenues and Expenses (Total cost of ownership)
On-
going maintenance for the art collection is budgeted in the Art Department’s annual
operating budget.
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS REQUEST
• Presentation slides
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS
November 19, 2019 – The Commission passed Resolution No. 3766, Port Wide Arts and
Culture
