Resolution Awarding a Professional Service Contract to Further Public Art

              WHEREAS, the City of Asbury Park is known for its public and private art; and

WHEREAS, the Master Plan Reexamination Report designates furthering arts and culture as parts of Economic Development Initiatives and to also expand arts and culture within the City; and

WHEREAS, the City is desirous of furthering the goals and objectives of the Master Plan Reexamination Report; and

WHEREAS, Section 40A:11-5(1)(a)(1) Exceptions of the Local Public Contracts Law allows for awarding of professional services without public bidding; and

WHEREAS, Section 40A:11-2(6) defines a professional service as inclusive of services

that are original and creative in character in a recognized in a recognized artistic endeavor; and

WHEREAS, the City is desirous of furthering public art via the award of a professional service contract to Parlor Gallery in a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.00; and

WHEREAS, a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the City Manager and

Director of Planning and Redevelopment.

              NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Asbury Park, County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey that the City hereby awards a contract to Parlor Gallery to further public art within the City in a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 and the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign any and all paperwork associated with this project.