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File #: 15-12383    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/27/2019 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 1/27/2020 Final action:
Title: Transfer Aviation Mural to Cabarrus County Schools
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Title

Transfer Aviation Mural to Cabarrus County Schools

 

Action

Action:

Approve the transfer of an Aviation mural entitled “Centennial of Flight” without monetary consideration to Cabarrus County Schools as authorized under G.S. 160A-274 and approve all contracts related to this transfer.

 

Body

Staff Resource(s):

Brent Cagle, Aviation

Haley Gentry, Aviation

 

Explanation

§                     Aviation has displayed a painted mural, “Centennial of Flight”, in the Terminal since 2003.

§                     The mural is an 8 foot by 120 foot piece from artist Amy Bearden, which highlights the history of aviation from 1903 to 2003.

§                     Aviation purchased the mural for $19,050.

§                     In conjunction with the CLT Ticket Lobby Expansion project, the mural must be relocated from its current site. 

§                     The mural will be placed at West Cabarrus High School to compliment the aviation focused curriculum in its Academy of Aviation and Aerospace program.

§                     Cabarrus County Schools is responsible for the transfer and maintenance of the mural.