Catherine,

 

Could you please share what you learn with us?  Here in Palo Alto our Buildings Department recently changed how they determine valuation for cost recovery (resulting in values that are a fraction of the actual construction costs).  The values they assign are way below what the intent of the public art valuation is : materials and labor necessary to actually construct the project.  We are also searching for ways that other Cities confirm the valuation with private developers.

 

Thanks,

Elise DeMarzo

 

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com [mailto:public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Cathers, Catherine
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 7:39 AM
To: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: Construction Cost Calculation

 

Hi Charles,

 

We’re looking for examples of a uniform method for the calculation and something that validates the cost presented (typically by the developer through their GC or PM). The affidavit is the legal document confirming that what is presented is truthful to the best of their knowledge. However, I’ve been asked to explore how other municipalities approach this and how they provide justification of what a developer/GC/PM presents.

 

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Catherine Cathers

Arts & Culture Specialist

 

Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department

2327 Salzedo St

Coral Gables, FL  33134

305.460-5094

CCathers@coralgables.com

www.coralgables.com

 

From: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com [mailto:public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Charles Bergen
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2018 10:13 AM
To: public_art_network@americansforthearts.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: Construction Cost Calculation

 

Why isn’t the Construction Cost estimate done by the GC, government PM or a professional cost estimator?

 

 

Charles Bergen

202 546 2339

www.charlesbergenstudios.com

 


On Jul 16, 2018, at 10:06 AM, Cathers, Catherine <ccathers@coralgables.com> wrote:

Good morning!

 

Looking for the various ways public art administrators calculate and confirm private (and public) development construction costs for calculation of the percent for art. Currently, we use a Project Value Application and Affidavit prior to issuing of the building permit.

 

Thanks!

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Catherine Cathers

Arts & Culture Specialist

 

Historical Resources and Cultural Arts Department

2327 Salzedo St

Coral Gables, FL  33134

305.460-5094

CCathers@coralgables.com

www.coralgables.com

 

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