Title
Donation of Artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center
Action
Action:
A. Approve a donation agreement for the donation of artwork to the Harvey B. Gantt Center, and
B. Authorize City Manager to execute all documents necessary for donation of property.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Haley Gentry, Aviation Department
Ted Kaplan, Aviation Department
Explanation
§ NC General Statute Section 160A-280 authorizes the donation of personal property from a city to a non-profit organization or another government unit upon adoption of a resolution by City Council.
§ The Airport will donate 15 Romare Bearden lithographs to the Harvey B. Gantt Center.
§ The pieces are currently in storage, and the Airport does not have a suitable location with the necessary infrastructure to display the pieces.
§ These pieces are culturally significant works by a local artist and will continue to be accessible to the community through the new placements.
§ The total estimated value of the artwork is $126,700.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Donation Agreement