GATE WAVE ART
INSTALLATION
August 4, 2026
Termination of Project and Reallocation of Funding
RECENT PROJECT HISTORY
2 December 16, 2025
• City Council approved agreement with artist, Volkan Alkanoglu (Artist), to fabricate and install the Gate Wave artwork at Gateway Parkette. • Funding allocation: $275,000 from the John Parsons Public Art Fund • Scheduled for June 2026 Project Completion
RECENT PROJECT HISTORY
3 March 2026
• Artist requested an amended project schedule due to unexpected delays. • Staff began working on the amendment to extend the installation timeline from June to October 2026.
June 2026
• Artist requested termination of the agreement.
• Staff inquired whether additional time or considerations would allow the project to continue. Artist stated he was unable to move forward with this project. • No payments have been issued, project hadn’t hit payment milestones.
July 2026
• Staff provided Alkanoglu a termination letter.
SITE DIMENSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
4 • Underground utility vaults, storm drains, and access areas throughout the parkette.
• Future installation(s) must consider infrastructure below to avoid interfering with potential service requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
5 Staff requests the City Council provide direction regarding the $275,000 previously allocated for the project. Options Include:
Return the Funding to the JPPAF for use on a future art project Retain some or all of the Funding for an alternative project in the same location
Allocate some or all of the Funding to art projects in other locations Cultural Arts Commission Input:
• Commission considers project to be a landmark installation considering it’s gateway location and funding level
• Recommends the City Council retain the $275,000 for an alternative project (to be determined) at the same location