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Agenda 05/13/2014 Item #16D26 5/13/2014 16.D.26. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to accept the donation of the E. George Rogers art studio and approve its relocation, preservation and reuse at the Collier County Museum at no public cost. OBJECTIVE: To enhance the historical presentation at the Collier County Museum and provide an opportunity to offset operating expenses through earned revenue. CONSIDERATIONS: In February 2014 the Collier County Museum was asked to consider accepting the Naples art studio of E. George Rogers, in addition to a number of the artist's original works and his collections of Southwest Florida archaeological and geological specimens. The donation is being offered by Jane Rogers and Ann Rogers Jacobson, the artist's daughters, with additional and generous financial support provided by Kristen Williams-Haseotes. A gifted artist and prominent civic leader, E. George Rogers was instrumental in forming the Naples Art Association in 1954, served on the Collier County School Board, and was a founding member of the Naples Historical Society, the Naples Mental Health Association, and the First National Bank & Trust Company of Naples. He devoted the last 45 years of his life to youth, art and public education, encouraging local artists to provide free art instruction to Collier County school students. His own works covered a broad spectrum of styles and were regularly exhibited in national and international art shows. The art studio dates from the late 1940s and is representative of the unpretentious architecture, contemporary qualities and technology that gave shape to the growing Naples community in the post- World War II era. It contains approximately 544 square-feet and is currently located at 454 Sixth Street South in downtown Naples. The building will be demolished unless it is relocated. The donors have pledged a combined contribution of$160,000 to the project, including relocation of the art studio to the Collier County Museum, all engineering, survey and building permit expenses, asbestos abatement, site preparation and mechanical upgrades, plus sufficient allowances for the building's restoration and renovation, exterior landscaping, and the fabrication of interior exhibits and displays, including production of a video documentary on Naples history and development. Additional funds have been pledged by Kristen Williams-Haseotes to create the E. George Rogers Art Appreciation Scholarship for aspiring artists and art teachers in the Collier County School system, with awards of$4,000 to be given annually by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, and a $1,000 annual award by the Naples Art Association, for a period of ten years. The scholarship program will also be funded through the sale of limited edition prints and giclees of the original art works on exhibit in the Rogers art studio. Surplus revenues will support operation of the Collier County Museum. Museum staff perceives this generous offer as a unique opportunity to add depth to the Museum's educational and cultural activities, and establish a closer working relationship with the Naples Art Association and the local arts community. The art studio could also serve as a base to build upon and generate new revenue for the Museum through specialized art tours, lectures, and art classes. Details concerning the actual relocation schedule will be finalized between the donor and the Museum staff in the weeks ahead. FISCAL IMPACT: The on-going maintenance and utility costs are estimated to be less than $ 1500 per year. The project will be privately funded through donations and pledges in the amount of$160,000. Packet Page-1471- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners accepts the donation of the E. George Rogers art studio and approve plans for its relocation, preservation and reuse at the Collier County Museum. Prepared By: Ron Jamro,Museum Director Packet Page -1472- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.16.D.16.D.26. Item Summary: Recommendation to accept the donation of the E. George Rogers art studio and approve its relocation, preservation and reuse at the Collier County Museum at no public cost. Meeting Date: 5/13/2014 Prepared By Name: AlonsoHailey Title: Operations Analyst,Public Services Division 5/6/2014 10:13:22 AM Approved By Name: AlonsoHailey Title: Operations Analyst,Public Services Division Date: 5/6/2014 10:49:24 AM Name: JamroRon Title: Director-Museum, Museum Date: 5/6/2014 12:31:46 PM Name: CarnellSteve Title: Administrator-Public Services, Public Services Division Date: 5/6/2014 1:55:23 PM Name: FinnEd Title: Management/Budget Analyst, Senior, Transportation Engineering& Construction Management Date: 5/6/2014 2:56:51 PM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 5/6/2014 3:21:06 PM Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager, County Managers Office Date: 5/6/2014 4:08:41 PM Packet Page-1473- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. Packet Page -1474- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. faze gr7etreS M 3f fa , 454 Sixth Street South Naples, Florida 34102 April 2, 2014 Board of County Commissioners County of Collier 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, Florida 34112 - 5746 Through: Ron D. Jamro, Director Collier County Museum Dear Mr. Jamro and Commissioners, Regarding the relocation of the E. George Rogers art studio to the Collier County Museum: As the daughters of Anna and E. George Rogers, we are very pleased at the prospect of our father's art studio being relocated to the Collier County Museum. Having come to Naples in 1952 as children we remember when there was only sand and palmetto from our house and the art studio on Sixth Street to the beach. Our father's art studio was an active little building in those days and many meetings took place there that resulted in such things as The First National Bank, The Naples Art Association, The Historical Society of Naples, and The Mental Health Association of Collier County. As School Board Chairman, our father signed our high school diplomas. Our father's paintings hang in over a thousand homes and businesses and we are custodians of many more paintings that we would like to make available for public viewing. It is our great pleasure to support the relocation of the art studio to the Collier County Museum and the establishment of The E. George Rogers Art Appreciation Scholarship. We are extremely grateful to Mrs. Kristen Williams Haseotes, the buyer of our property, for her recognition of our father and her generous financial support of the art studio's preservation and the art appreciation scholarship. 1. Packet Page -1475- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. Please know that we will support this project, wherever needed, up to $50,000 and we will provide original art works for display and reproduction so that prints and giclees can be offered to the public through the Museum at affordable prices. Through our family's friendship with the Otter's who had lived on what is now known as the Otter Mound on Marco Island, we have Caloosa Indian artifacts, and geological specimens of our own collection, that we would like to offer to the Museum. Our father is recognized for his volunteer work in teaching art in the schools of Collier County and we very much appreciate the establishment of The E. George Rogers Art Appreciation Scholarship and the awards in his name to children for study hosted by The Naples Art Association at The Von Liebig building. For this we again express our appreciation to Mrs. Kristen Williams Haseotes for her recognition, kindness, generosity, and support for children and for the arts. We would very much appreciate the annual award of this scholarship by the County Commission and we thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, rj Jane Rogers Ann Rogers J c..son 2. Packet Page-1476- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. Memorandum April 2, 2014 Board of County Commissioners County of Collier 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples,Florida 34112—5746 Through: Ron D. Jamro, Director Collier County Museums From: Edward C. Smith,Agent for the Rogers family Subject: A donation to Collier County of a revenue-producing and historic cottage to the Collier County Museum to be moved to the Museum and renovated at no public cost and a new privately funded scholarship to be awarded by the County. Summary Acceptance is requested by the County of a donated cottage which had served as an art studio and contents including original art works, artifacts, and geological specimens to be moved to the County Museum as a permanent asset-there to be renovated, equipped, and made available for public use at no cost to the County. In addition, donations and new revenue will fund a new scholarship award and further support the Museum. Details The art studio of E. George Rogers, community activist from 1952 and avid artist, remains intact but the property has been sold and some disposition must be made of the building and contents which includes original art works, Caloosa Indian artifacts, and geological specimens. Alternatively this historic cottage will be demolished and the contents will remain in private hands. Here, in this small art studio, is preserved the spirit of the tiny Naples of the postwar 1950's where residents knew each other as friends and from which friendships came the Naples Art Association,the Naples Historical Society, the Collier County Mental Health Association, and the First National Bank. George Rogers also served on the School Board including three years as Chairman. A proposal is presented—on behalf of the new owner, Kristen Williams-Haseotes—to donate the building,with contents donated by the Rogers family,to the Collier County Museum. The costs to relocate,restore,and renovate the building will be paid by private donation. An annual scholarship,to be awarded by the County Commission, will be funded from donations and a new revenue stream from the sale of limited edition prints and giclees of the original art works on display in the Museum and in the renovated art studio. 1. Packet Page -1477- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. Mrs. Haseotes has developed a team of design professionals to assist her in the Naples construction projects in which she has been, and is,personally involved and has designated a project manager to represent her throughout the life of this special project. She is recognized and honored for design excellence in owner-developed high-end residential projects. After a two year renovation,her Port Royal home was selected to be - the finale of the 2014 Naples Garden Tour. She offers, along with her project manager and others,to work with the Museum staff to develop and to review fair and competitive bids for the project elements-to ensure the highest quality and best price possible. Bringing special expertise to the project, she offers to personally-or through her representatives -participate in the interior exhibits and displays in the renovated art studio. Mrs. Haseotes is committed to underwriting the cost of this project, consistent with the proposed budget,up to$110,000. Jane Rogers and Ann Rogers Jacobson, daughters of Anna and E. George Rogers, are also committed to support the project, as needed, up to$50,000 plus the donation of original art works and artifacts of value. The project elements and budget are set forth as follows. Project Budget Line Items 1. Relocation of the E. George Rogers art studio from 454 Sixth Street South, Naples,to the Collier County Museum. ($52,000 which includes all labor and equipment to relocate the building, engineered foundation plans for building permits, labor and materials to construct new foundations, and site clean-up at the original location.) 2. Site preparation and mechanical upgrades: Permitting, survey, and new site preparation followed by plumbing, electrical upgrades, and central air conditioning. ($25,000) 3. Building restoration and renovation: Windows, doors, flooring upgrades, and painting ($10,000) 4. Exterior landscaping: Plantings,pavers,lighting, signing ($8,000) 5. Interior exhibits and displays: Original art works,painting tools, and supplies; Caloosa Indian artifacts; and geological specimens. Also,matting and framing of art works and production of limited edition prints and giclees for Museum public sale—a revenue source for the Museum. Staging will include museum quality photos and a video documentary of early Naples to present. ($15,000) Total estimated moving, renovation, and staging costs: $110,000 Surplus revenues will help support the County Museum. Acceptance of this proposed donation will add to the economic viability and public appeal of the County Museum, will further support art appreciation,and will provide a new County-sponsored scholarship. No public costs are involved and there is no County budget impact. 2. Packet Page-1478- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. 6. Scholarship support: ( $4,000 annually to be awarded by the County Commission and$1,000 annually to be awarded by the Naples Art Association. Awards to be made for ten years with a review in five years.) The E. George Rogers Art Appreciation Scholarship This scholarship,to be presented annually by the County Commission,provides an annual award of$4,000 for art-related pursuits including travel and study to the most deserving person teaching - or inspiring - art in Collier schools. The scholarship will be funded by initial donations,the sale of art prints and giclees, and other donations. Mrs. Haseotes offers to contribute an annual gift of$4,000 to support this Art Appreciation Award plus an additional $1,000 annually to the Naples Art Association in the name of George Rogers to fund Art Scholarships for Children to attend practical art classes at the Von Liebig building. The awards will be made for ten years - subject to review after five years. The Naples Art Association will be asked to administer the scholarships. Collier Schools will be asked to consult with the Naples Art Association to help identify those persons most deserving of the art appreciation award. The County Commission is asked to award the scholarship. Support letters from the donors and a quotation from a mover are enclosed. Thanks to Mrs. Kristen Williams Haseotes - her generosity, her kindness,her love for the Naples community, and her respect for those of yesterday who helped to make the Naples of today and tomorrow-this project is entirely self supporting and, with the help and support of Ron Jamro and the Collier County Museum staff, is self administered. Again, no public costs are involved. Thank you for your consideration. J. Packet Page-1479- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. �J`t,a�,►dte Ofu uf-ga6errte4 3430 Fort Charles Drive Port Royal Naples,Florida 34102 March 24,2014 Board of County Commissioners County of Collier • 3299 Tamiami Trail East,.Suite 303 Naples,Florida 34112—5746 - Through: Ron D.Jamro,Director Collier County Museum Dear Mr.Jamro and Commissioners, Regarding the relocation of the E.George Rogers art studio to the Collier County Museum: As the purchaser of the former home of Anna and George Rogers and the cottage which sewed for so many years as the art studio of E. George Rogers,I am aware of the historical significance of this small cottage and I believe it is important to preserve it as a part of the heritage of Naples and Collier County. The cottage represents Naples as it was evolving from a fishing village,with a nascent art community and few civic and charitable organizations,to the cosmopolitan community that it is today. It also represents E.George Rogers and his significant role in this evolutionary process. Within the constraints of the proposed budget GI 1110,000-I will financially support the expense of relocating,renovating-and staging for public viewing-this historic small building. Additionally,I will also financially support an art-based scholarship to be awarded annually by the Board of County Commissioners and administered by the Naples Art Association in consultation with Collier Schools. I have been advised that the Rogers family(Jane Rogers and Ann Rogers Jacobson)will also support the project up to $50,000. Sincerely, Kristen Williams-Haseotes Packet Page -1480- 5/13/2014 16.D.26. FDSM FLINT AND DO YI., STRUCTURAL,URA R kO AVER PROPOSAL February 18,2014 Proposal submitted to:Collier County Museum Attention: Timothy England FDSM proposes to relocate house that is behind 454 6th Street south in Naples to Collier County Museum site for the sum of 552.000.00 This proposal includes: All labor and equipment to relocate building to the new site Engineered foundation plans for building permits Labor and materials to construct new foundations Site cleanup at the original location. This proposal does not include: Collier County Building permits Survey and stakeouts Preparing the site to receive the house Plumbing,electrical or Air conditioning work 3t) Stal Cci..tFtrfd r.. _ al Cionclors(CG L2..671 771 Pi. _ t f .. a _i S`? Packet Page-1481-