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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design Interview Panel CITY OF DUBLIN • HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE:August 14, 2003 SUBJECT: Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design Interview Panel Report Prepared by Theresa Yvonne, Heritage& Cultural Arts Supervisor ATTACHMENTS: None RECOMMENDATION: Make appointment of a representative to sit on the interview panel for the Murray Schoolhouse Exhibit Design Consultant. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: $9,000 as been budgeted to hire a consultant to create an exhibit design for the Murray Schoolhouse. DESCRIPTION: In 2003-2004 the Dublin City Council rated as a high priority goal: "to refurbish exhibit space within the Murray Schoolhouse to provide a fresh setting that will optimally highlight Dublin's history". During Fiscal Year 2003-2004, an exhibit design consultant will be contracted to create the layout of the museum. The selected consultant or firm will design a cohesive permanent exhibit that utilizes innovative and interactive methods. The consultant will design seven exhibits that utilize a variety of interpretive techniques and learning styles to reach a broad audience. The interview panel will be responsible for reviewing the specifications and parameters of the project, reviewing the consultants proposal, participating in the interview process and recommending the finalist to the City Council. As per the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Commission, the Chairman "appoints committees and chairpersons of committees as necessary". RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of Staff that the Chairperson appoint one Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission representative to sit on the interview panel for the Museum Exhibit Design Consultant. COPIES TO: ITEM NO. 83 G:\HERITAGE COMMISSION\AGENDA STMTS\2003\8-14 Exhibit Design interview panel.doc