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Sculpture not so appreciated in Boulder Because its crap!!
Dec 17th
Homeowner, city ask artist to remove mystery sculptures by Monday
While the City of Boulder appreciates the fun-loving spirit in which two sculptures were anonymously placed this week, the recipients of the sculptures are asking the mystery donor to remove them by Monday, Dec. 20.
The two sculptures were left overnight earlier this week by an unknown person on a private homeowner’s lawn and on city property in front of the Boulder History Museum. The decision to ask the artist to take down the artwork was made as a result of a request by the private homeowner and a determination by city staff that all donated art is subject to city review policies.
It is the hope of both the homeowner and the city that the artist will reclaim the sculptures as requested, and then if he or she chooses, submit them for consideration pursuant to city policies on temporary and/or donated art. The identity of the artist remains unconfirmed.
On Monday, Dec. 20, if the artwork has not been removed, the sculptures will be removed and temporarily stored in a safe location while city staff determines if they have value to the city’s art program.
“Art is in the eye of the beholder, and we are delighted that this artist is exposing us to his or her artistic vision in unexpected places and ways. This speaks to our community’s love of creativity and expression,” said Arts Director Donna Gartenmann. “At the same time, however, the city has to recognize that there could be public safety and property rights considerations. We encourage artists to use the processes that have been established for these reasons.”
The city’s policies regarding the temporary display or donation of public art are available on the city’s homepage athttp://www.bouldercolorado.gov.
New interest rate on Boulder tenant security deposits for 2011
Dec 17th
The City of Boulder has calculated the interest rate for tenant security deposits for the 2011 calendar year to be 0.35 percent, effective Jan. 1, 2011. This is the mathematical average of the one-year certificates of deposit from the top three financial institutions in Boulder, based on market share data as of Dec.15, 2010.
This calculation has been prepared in accordance with Ordinance 7320, which was adopted on Feb. 17, 2004. Relevant code language may be found in Sections 12-2-2 and 12-2-4 through 12-2-7 of the Boulder Revised Code.
Tenants may contact their landlord if there are questions about their lease. The city offers support for lease questions and tenant/landlord issues through Community Mediation Services at 303-441-4364. Another resource for tenants who are University of Colorado students is Off-Campus Student Services (www.colorado.edu/OCSS).
Boulder firefighters and Parks and Recreation team up to brighten local children’s holidays
Dec 1st
The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Services Initiative (YSI) program is working to brighten children’s holidays this season with help from the community and the Boulder Fire Department’s IAFF Local 900 union.
YSI provides youth from low-income families with opportunities and resources necessary to make positive recreational, educational, and lifestyle choices through after-school programs and community involvement activities.
This year, YSI will host holiday parties for program youth and their families during the week of Dec. 13. Last year’s holiday parties served more than 150 families and delivered nearly 500 gifts to the children.
IAFF Local 900 support of YSI
The Boulder Fire Department’s IAFF Local 900 union will donate money for the fourth consecutive year. Their donations will help purchase gifts for children served by the YSI program who are living at Boulder’s low-income housing sites (managed by Boulder Housing Partners). The firefighters say this is a way to give back to kids in their very own community.
“We wanted to be able to put toys in the hands of the kids we see in school and while running calls in their neighborhoods,” said Lt. John Nunez, who has been involved with the department’s toy drive efforts for 18 years. “The kids are just in awe when we show up in uniform and in our fire trucks.”
Then there are the parents’ reactions. “This is just really touching for them. In some cases, this may be the only gift their child is going to get. It’s a great feeling to be able to help, but it’s also a humbling feeling.”
Community asked to help with donations
If you would like to make a donation to the YSI Program Toy Drive, visit www.BoulderParks-Rec.org, click on the “Youth Services toy drive – Donate today!” link and follow the instructions. A secure PayPal connection is provided and personal information will not be shared. Donations can be made using a major credit card or PayPal account. A small processing fee is deducted by PayPal from all donations. All donors will receive a receipt from PayPal and a Thank You from YSI. Checks can also be made payable to “YSI” and submitted to YSI, Attn: Alex Zinga, 3198 Broadway Ave., Boulder, CO 80304.
Additional funding over the amount needed for the toy drive will be placed in the YSI Scholarship Fund, which helps fund year-round recreation programs for low-income youth.
SOURCE: CITY PRESS RELEASE