HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-126 Sponsorship The Parade of Hearts - Regional Public Arts Initiative RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-126
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPONSORSHIP IN THE REGIONAL PUBLIC ARTS
INITIATIVE, THE PARADE OF HEARTS
WHEREAS, The Parade of Hearts is a regional public arts initiative designed to help
certain sectors of the economy negatively impacted by the Covid pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the regional public arts initiative will consist of original artwork based on
the"KC Heart"that will be placed around the region and promoted as tourism activity; and
WHEREAS, the artwork to be located around the Kansas City metropolitan area will
consist of approximately 100 colorful, 5-foot tall heart fiberglass sculptures; and
WHEREAS, the heart sculptures will be located in both popular and under-marketed
locations, and the sculptures will be searchable via a mobile app and website, and information
will include the artists' inspiration behind their designs and the historical significance of the
area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the Board of Aldermen determines that participation in The Parade of Hearts
furthers the general welfare of the City and its residents, promotes public art, and promotes
tourism in the Riverside community; and
FURTHER THAT the Board of Aldermen approves participation in The Parade of
Hearts at the "Heartwarming" level — a $10,000 sponsorship; and further directs the City
Administrator to request that the City's Tourism Commission participate in the sponsorship with
a 50/50 cost share;and
FURTHER THAT the Mayor, the City Administrator, and other appropriate City
officials are hereby authorized to take any and all actions as may be deemed necessary or
convenient to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution and to carry out the terms
and conditions of such Contract, and to execute and deliver for and on behalf of the City all
certificates, instruments, agreements, and other documents, as may be necessary or convenient to
perform all matters herein authorized; and
PASSED &ND ADOPTED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Riverside,
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