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AIPP Resolution Miami, FL33133
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Enactment Number: AIPP-R-20-014
File Number: 7869 Final Action Date:912112020
A RESOLUTION OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD APPROVING THE
APPLICANT SAYA WOODFALK'S REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION
AND ACQUISITION BY DONATION OF THE ART ENTITLED "CHAPEL FOR A
RIVER OF GRASS" BY ARTIST SAYA WOOLFALK AND COMMISSIONED BY
HULU, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 62-658 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
("CITY CODE") AS AN ACQUISITION OF ART BY THE CITY OF MIAMI ON A
PARCEL ZONED AS "CS", CIVIC SPACE TRANSECT ZONE, LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 2820 MCFARLANE ROAD, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ALSO KNOWN AS
PEACOCK PARK; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Hulu, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Hulu") has
commissioned artist Saya Woolfalk ("Applicant") in honor of Women's Equality day to
create and donate a site -specific, engaging public art monument in honor of Marjory
Stoneman Douglas, to be located at approximately 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami,
Florida, also known as Peacock Park ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is owned by the City of Miami and is currently zoned as
Civic Space Transect Zone ("CS"); and
WHEREAS, in honor of Women's Equality Day and as part of Hulu's "Women's
Equality Movement Project", the City of Miami ("City") through its Public Art Program
was one (1) of three (3) cities (Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Miami) across the country
selected as a recipient of a site specific public art monument, design to commemorate
the untold stories of women who help build these cities, and
WHEREAS, in the United States there are approximately 394 monuments of
women and 4,799 monuments of men; and
WHEREAS, in an effort, to address the disparity of equal representation of
women in the public realm, Hulu, through its Women's Equality Movement Project has
partnered with the Applicant to create an engaging public art monument to one of
Miami's pioneering woman; and
WHEREAS, the only major American city that was founded by a woman, Miami
has always been known for its innovation against a backdrop of lush tropical landscape.
However, Miami is particularly vulnerable to the environmental issues, and residents of
the Magic City are keenly aware of the necessity of protecting the delicate ecosystem;
and
WHEREAS, the Applicant intends to create a monument to one of Miami's
earliest and most vocal protectors; the incomparable conservationist, Marjory Stoneman
Douglas. A journalist, author, women's suffrage advocate, and conservationist who lived
in Coconut Grove; and
WHEREAS, Marjory was a lifelong advocate for the protection and conservation
of South Florida's unique ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, Douglas' most influential book, The Everglades: River of Grass
(1947), redefined the popular conception of the Everglades as a treasured river instead
of a worthless swamp; and
WHEREAS, there is no doubt that Douglas' commitment to defend the
Everglades has impacted the ongoing restoration efforts to remedy damage inflicted on
South Florida's environment during the 20th century and her dedication and advocacy
continues to inspire; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant seeks to create an engaging monument, that
recognizes Marjory Stoneman Douglas' accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2020 a pre -application meeting with Planning
Department staff was held to review the Applicant's request for a public art installation
and acquisition by the City as a donation pursuant to Chapter 62, Article XVI entitled
"Art in Public Places" Section 62-658 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Code, the Applicant is requesting to install a
three dimensional interactive public art monument at the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department's Public Art Division reviewed the
Applicants request pursuant to the Selection of works of art criteria at Article XVI,
Section 62-658(2) and Miami 21 and finds that it meets the selection criteria therein,
including that the location is in the preferred "... areas used by tourists, including the
waterfront, parks, thoroughfares, and at public or governmental facilities ... "; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department Public Art Division recommends approval
with conditions of the Applicant's request to install a public art installation by artist Saya
Woolfalk. The public art installation proposed will enhance the eastern portion of
Peacock Park; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department's Public Art Division finds the request to
install a public art installation at the Property; to be consistent with the goals and intent
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of Chapter 62 and the Miami 21 Code and further finds the public art monument to be
non -intrusive in nature and compatible with its environmental surroundings; and
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Board has considered Chapter 62, Article
XVI, Miami 21, and all other regulations of the City of Miami ("City") as it pertains to
Public Art installations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this
Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Art in Public Places Board ("AIPPB") approves the acquisition
by donation and installation of public art at the Property by the Applicant, Saya
Woolfalk, in the proposal entitled "Chapel for a River of Grass" subject to the conditions
below:
1. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements as part of the
building permitting process for the installation of the artwork.
2. The artwork shall be installed substantially in accordance with the
conceptual plans entitled "Chapel for a River of Grass" as prepared by
Saya Woolfalk consisting of thirteen (13) pages attached hereto as Exhibit
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3. The Applicant shall work with the City of Miami's Public Art Division to
install a plaque which shall include at a minimum the name of the artist,
title of the work and AIPPB resolution number.
4. The Applicant shall work with the City of Miami's Public Art Division to
install a temporary display within the community room at Peacock Park,
said display should tell the story of the artwork entitled "Chapel for a River
of Grass".
3. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the AIPPB.
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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, L-�krP rl I\�l_� e Z , Public Art Manager of the City of Miami,
Florida, and acknowledges that s/he executed the foregoing Resolution.
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