The applicant has selected Timothy P. Schmaltz, who is a Canadian sculptor based out of St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada. He focuses on religious figures and also has many public pieces. Schmalz is best known for his Homeless Jesus that he created in reaction to the many homeless living on the streets. The artist has reviewed all the requirements that are contained within Section 3.01.08 Public Art and has provided proposal consisting of a bronze statue of our Lord breaking bread while seated at the center of a contemporary installation of the last supper. See Exhibit D of Resolution No. 107-2020.
The Public Art requirement is outlined in the Treasure Coast Community Church CPUD in Condition 19 stating that prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall either contribute the required art fee of one and one-half percent of the vertical construction or provide a work of art on site pursuant to Section 3.01.08. The total cost of vertical construction was estimated to be $6,000,000 which results in $60,000 minimum value of art being dedicated on the property. The applicant will present the value of the bronze sculpture of Jesus and the table depicting the Last Supper during its presentation.
The applicant has provided a surety bond for $60,000 and being held by the City’s Finance Department which has already been extended for one 12-month period with an expiry date of March 2021 which will be given back to the applicant once public art which has been approved by the board is finally installed.
The proposed Art has been reviewed by a representative of the Arts Council of Martin County and submitted a letter to the city stating that the proposed sculpture by Timothy Schmalz meets the requirements of the City's code.
If the value of the art is less than the amount due, the applicant can amend the public art application or apply funds from the security deposit for the balance of the amount due.