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Mr. Stuart Ed, DirectorRicharda Momsen, City Clerk

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Larry F. Nichols, Deputy DirectorJuly 28, 2011Open Records Request - Los Lagartos maintenance

This memorandum provides information related to Los Lagartos maintenance andconservation records

GSD Faculties' has researched records and files, attached are the documents related to theopen records request.

It required one hour of Administrative Analysis research time at a cost of $19 .97Ihour,additionally there were 3 pages copied.

Contact information: phone number is 915.621.6787 or 915.740.6707, email isnicholslf@elpasotexas.gov .

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1059 Lafayette Drive - EI Paso, Texas 79907 - (915) 621-6822

Cordero. Jessica

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Patricia DalbinCity Of EI PasoPublic frtProgram Coordinator

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Shelley M. SmithConservator of Sculpture and Decorative ArtShe. worked in Marfa, Texas at the Donald Judd Foundation and recently took a positionat the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas

Trained by Dale Kronkright and Luis Jimenez during the restoration in 2003.

May 19,2006

Pat Dalbin, Public Arts CoordinatorMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity of El Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 6th FloorEl Paso, TX 7990] -] 196

The cleaning of "Los Lagartos" in San Jacinto Plaza was finished today in accordance to the man-hours inthe invoice to Lilia Fierro dated November 29,2005 and guidelines set forth by the Kronkright Center forCultural Materials. Please find attached copy of the same duplicate in voice dated May 18, 2006. Th isreport is intended to help document the condition ofthe sculpture.

Washing grime and debris, removal the heaviest of the mineral deposits and application of one coat of wax.

The Parks and Recreation Department.and the Museums & Cultural Affairs Department have been apleasure to work with. Thank you for the opportunity to be involved in the City ofEl Paso's quality oflifeefforts. In addition to the home-office phone number591-2418, I may be contacted at the El PasoCommunity College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Ron Clark

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De-lamination of the color coat and clear coat copolymer paint is evident. Many factors can contribute tothis process-surface conditions at the moment of paint application, differential expansion rates betweensubstrate and top coats, loss of hydrocarbons in materials over time, andlorsurface tension caused bymineral encrustation, and some by impact loading caused by the public.

The mineral deposits did prove to be the most stubborn in the surface cleaning and some still remain. Tominimize scratching, the deposits had to be loosened over a seven week period with repeated application ofsoap and rinse water.

Regular cleaning should be performed at least twice a year to maintain the resin and color coating. I wouldrecommend that cleaning and waxing be done just before then after the hot summer season, April or Maythen September or October.

The decision about interval of periodic cleaning should also take into account the use of the fountain-likemisting system. Even with the installed water filtration, some mineral residue accumulates on thesculpture. If tbe misting system is used, then I would recommend cleaning and waxing the sculpture onceeach month. Parks and Recreation Department staff in their observations noted that it is the shallowstanding water in the basin of the fountain that attracts the pigeons.

In either state, with water display or static without water attribute, each regularly scheduled surfacecleaning and waxing may require only four or five man-hours oflabor.

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August 24, 2006

Pat Dalbin, Public Arts SpecialistMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity of EI Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEl Paso, TX 79901·1196

Proposal

"Los Lagartos'tsculptureSan Jacinto Plaza

EIPaso, TX79901

Wash grime and debris from sculpture. Removal dirt, grime, grease and mineral deposits

Application of one coat of Kronkright "Fire Wax"

Detergents and wax

Assess and report the overall surface condition

1 Hrs $ 20.004 Hrs $ 80.00

3 Hrs $60.00

$25.00 $25.00

o Hrs 0TOTAL $185.00

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworks, in the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591-2418, I may be contacted at the El Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Ron Clark

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November 10, 2006

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Pat Dalbin, Public Arts SpecialistMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity of El Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEl Paso, TX 79901-1196

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"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto Plaza

El Paso, TX 79901

Work to be performed Hrs/Material Sub-total

Wash grime and debris from sculpture

Removal dirt, grime, grease and mineral deposits

Application of one coat of Kronkright "Fire Wax"$60.00 .

1Hrs

4Hrs

$ 20.00

$ 80.00

3 Hrs

Detergents and wax

Assess and report the overall surface condition

$25.00

1Hrs

$25.00

oTOTAL

$185.00

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworks in the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591-2418, I may be contacted at the EI Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Ron Clark

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City of El Paso Public f\!t ProgramASSESSMENT REPORT

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Title: Los Lagartos

Location: San J acinto Plaza

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..Current Condition:Upon visual inspection on March 18,2007, this Sculpture was found to be in stabile condition.In researching the conservation care for this sculpture, it was noted that careful attention hasbeengiv(:;n as to maintaining this significant sculpture. It'is recommended that thisconservation practice to continue .

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June 18, 2007

Pat Dalbin, Public Art CoordinatorMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity ofEI Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEI Paso, TX 79901-1196

Invoice

"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto Plaza

EI Paso, TX 79901

$25.00

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$25.00

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Work to be performed Hrs/Material Sub-total

Wash dirt and debris from sculptureRemove grime,grease and mineral deposits

Application of one coat of Kronkright "Fire Wax"$60.00

Detergents and wax

Assess and repOIi the overall surface condition

2 Hrs

4 HI's$ 40.00$80.00

3 Hrs

TOTAL $205.00

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworks in the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591~2418, 1 may be contacted at the EI Paso Community College at 83 I~2480.

Sincerely,

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Pat Dalbin, Public Art CoordinatorMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity of EI Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEI Paso, TX 79901-1196

Invoice

"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto Plaza

EI Paso, TX 79901

Work to be performed Hrs/Material Sub-totalWash dirt and debris from sculpture

Remove grime, grease and mineral deposits

Application of one coat of Kronkright "Fire Wp,x"$60.00

Detergents and Wax

Assess and repOlt the overall surface condition

3 Hrs

7Hrs

$25.00

o Hrs

$285.00

November 20, 2007

$ 60.00

$140.00

3 Hrs

$25.00

oTOTAL

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworks in the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591-2418, I may be contacted at the EI Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Ron Clark

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November 20, 2007

Pat Dalbin, Public Arts SpecialistMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity of El Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEI Paso, TX 79901-1196

"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto Plaza

El Paso, TX 79901

The mineral deposits (lid prove to be the most stubborn in the surface cleaning. A fine, thin deposit ofwater-born minerals covered a lot of the sculpture's surface.

The decision about interval ofperiodic cleaning should take into account the use of the fountain-likemisting system. Even with the installed water filtration, mineral residue accumulates on the sculpture.While the misting system is used Iwould recommend cleaning and waxing the sculpture once eachmonth.

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworks in the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591~2418, Imay be contacted at the EI Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Ron Clark

Vendor lD 371998

April 20, 2008

Pat Dalbin, Public Arts SpecialistMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity ofEI Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEl Paso, TX 79901-1196

"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto Plaza

EI Paso, TX 7990]

When scheduled cleaning began on 'Los Lagartos' April 12, it was obvious that the sculpture had beenvandalized by a rock and brickthrower(s). The largest of the three projectiles was a 7.75" x 4" x 1.5"concrete paver at 3.5Ibs. All three objects are at the Museum 's information desk for pick-up.

The Boudo type sculpting substrate was crushed at the point of contact in a couple of impact areas. Iremoved the access panel and saw no evidence of fracturing of the fiberglass body by looking frominside out.

These surface injuries, most likely impervious to the elements for now, add to the growing number ofchips, scrapes, color coat cleavage and clear coat blisters effecting the overall surface degradation andappearance of'the sculpture.

The City may need to plan a complete restoration of the Lagartos' surface about five years from thistime. An "in situ' approach may not yield the best resurfacing because of theeffects the elements mayhave on materials at the time of application. Also, please inspect thesculpture's twelve anchor boltsfor strength and rust rate.

Thankyou forthe opportunity to support public artworks in the City. In addition to the home-officephone numberSy l~2418, 1may be contacted at the EI Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Ron Clark

Vendor lD 371998

April 21 ,2008

Pat Dalbin, Public Art CoordinatorMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity ofEI Paso:2Civic Center Plaza, 5th floorEI Paso, TX 79901-1 196

Invoice

"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto Plaza

EI Paso, TX 79901

Work to be performed Hrs/Material Sub-totalWash dirt and debris from sculpture

Remove grime, grease and mineral deposits

Application ofone coat of Kronkright "fire Wax"$60.00

Detergents and wax

Assess anel report the overall surface condition

2 Hrs

10 Hrs

$ 40.00

$200.00

3 Hrs

$25.00

I HI's

$25.00

oTOTAL $325.00

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworks in the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591-2418, Tmay be contacted at the EI Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy ROll Clark

Vendor lD 371998

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Pat Dalbin, Public Art CoordinatorMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity ofEl Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEI Paso, TX 79901-1196

Invoice I·1

"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto Plaza

EI Paso, TX 79901

Work to be performed HrslMaterial Sub-total

Wash dirt and debris from sculpture

Remove grime, grease and mineral deposits

Application of one coat ofKronkright "Fire Wax"$120.00

2 Hrs

12 HI's

$ 80.00

$480.00

3 Hrs

Detergents and wax

Assess and report the overall surface condition

$37.00

1 Hrs

$37.00

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TOTAL $717.00

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworksin the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591-2418, I may be contacte1 at the EI Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Ron Clark

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Pat Dalbin, Public Art CoordinatorMuseums & Cultural Affairs DepartmentCity of El Paso2 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorEI Paso, TX 79901-1196

November 21, 2008

Invoice

"Los Lagartos" sculpture

San Jacinto PlazaEl Paso, TX 79901

Work to be performed Sub-total

Wash dirt and debris from sculpture. Remove grime, grease, deposits

and application of one coat of Kronkright "Fire Wax"

Detergents and wax

$250.00

$ 25.00

TOTAL $275.00

Thank you for the opportunity to support public artworks in the City. In addition to the home-officephone number 591-2418, I may be contacted at the El Paso Community College at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Ron Clark

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City ofEl Paso Public Art ProgramASSESSMENT REPORT

From Jennifer Northup

Title: Los Lagartos

Location: San Jacinto Plaza

Media: Fiberglass Sculpture

Current Condition:Upon inspection on March 17,2009, this Sculpture was found to be in alarming condition.Areas that have been exposed to water as part of the fountain feature show extensive amountsof mineral accumulation. Sections ofthe fiberglass sculpture have become discolored. Thesurface areas of this sculpture have become very unstable. It is imperative that treatedpotable water be used for this fountain, as this was the intention of the Artist. Continuing touse untreated river water will further exacerbate the present damage of the sculpture.It should be noted that this sculpture is in a high profile area and should be considered ajewel of the Public Art program. This sculpture should also be considered as a priceless partof the collection. While its cost was $50,000 in 1993, the fair market value for this sculpturetoday is now $250,000 based on recent auction prices. It is strongly recommended that DaleKronkrite be contacted to get a quote to treat this sculpture for the present damages.A video and photographs were taken to document the extent of the damage to this sculpture.

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Apr i I 25, 2009

Pat Ia l bi n, Publ i c Art Co or di nat orMlseUITE & Cul t ural Affai rs De par t rrentCi t y of EI Pas 0

2 Ci vi e Cent e r PI az a, 5t h FloorEI Paso, TX79901-1196

Invoice

"Los Lagart as" s c ul pt ur e

San Jacinto Plaza

EI Pas 0, TX 79901

Work to be performed Sub-total

Wish dirt and debris fromsculpture. Rennve gr i rre , grease, deposits

and appl i cat i on of one coat of Kr onkr i ght "Fi r e "W1x"$180.00

Det e r gent sand vax $ 25. 00

TOTAL $205.00

Thank you for the opportunity to support public ar t wir ks in the City. Inaddition to the horrev of f i c e phone nurrbe r 591-2418, J rray be contacted atthe El Paso Corrrruni t y Co l l e ge at 831-2480.

Sincerely,

Ii [my Ron Cl ark

Vendor ID 371998

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Lopez, Marisol

From: Dalbin, Patricia

Sent: Monday, April 27, 20098:04 AM

To: Lopez, Marisol

Subject: FW: Los Lagartos Cleaned

Attachments: CityLagartoslnv042509.doc

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Please process out of maintance money. Thankyou

From: Ron Clark [mailto:clarkwerks@hotmail.com]Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:31 PMTo: Dalbin, PatriciaSubject: Los Lagartos Cleaned

Pat,Attached is an invoice for work done to the fiberglass aligators on Saturday.Adding to the short list of scapes, dings, blisters and paint chips, a couple of areas are starting tolook a little dull even after waxing.The mister pvc piping around the base is broken in one spot. Probably from the gator climbers-evidenced by shoe scuffs on the sculpture.Best to you,Ron

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September 20th, 2009

Patricia DalbinPublic Art Program2 Civic Center Plaza, 1st FloorEl Paso, Texas 7990]

TREATMENT REPORT FOR:Artist: Luis Jimenez, d. 2006Artwork: Los Lagartos, 1995Series: 1/5Materials: acrylic urethane, fiberglass, steel armatureCollection: City of El Paso

Los Lagartos Before Treatment

PREVIOUS TREATMENT1). The sculpture was washed and waxed but the frequency of this is unknown.2). Dale Kronkright, a conservator working out of Santa Fe, NM, extensively conserved thesculpture. The sculpture was deinstalled in order to repair losses in the paint and clear coatlayers and to repair physical breakage.

CONDITION BEFORE TREATMENTThe sculpture is located in a fountain and at the time of examination in August 2009, the waterwas turned off and a flakey film of mineral deposits covered the sculpture's surface. Five boltsout of six bolts were missing that attach a section of the sculpture to the main body. Thissections acts as an access panel to the interior and it was removed and hand carried to the PubicArt Program Office at 2 Civic Center Plaza, in order to secure it until the bolts could be replaced.The original bolts all appear to be missing. There are numerous cracks, cleaving and chipping &losses in the paint throughout the surface.

TREATMENT STEPSAt the time of treatment on September 11, 2009 the bolts were already replaced and thefiberglass section re-attached to the sculpture by City of EI Paso staff. The flaking crust ofmineral deposit was removed by first rinsing the sculpture from the bottom up using low-pressure water spray. The sculpture was then washed using sponges followed by brushing withsoft scrub brushes and non-ionic detergent by Basf. A protective coat of Trewax was appliedwith soft clean cloth and hand buffed. The bolts were toned with acrylic paint to make them lessnoticeable to the public, since it was unknown why 5 out of 6 of them were found to be missing.

OBSERVATION ON CONDITJON AFTER TREATMENTWhile the structure of the sculpture appears to be generally sound, the decorative and protectivecoatings are failing. The surface of the sculpture revealed by cleaning shows deterioration fromvandalism, weathering, and inherent vice. The surface is chipped and scratched throughout frommechanical damage due to vandalism and environmental erosion and very likely abrasion fromcleaning. Chips and scratches in the surface allow for water ingress, which carries with it

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dissolved minerals that seep into the cracks where it crystallizes. Portions of the sculpture wherewater continuously runs from the water misting in the foundation have etched channels into theclear coat. Water erosion occurs from both the chemicals in the water, 'and the force of the flowof water. This indicated that the top clear coat that protects the decorative paint layers below isfailing. The mineral salts in many areas are now bound to the deteriorated top coat and it is notpossible to remove this without causing further damage.

CAUSES OF DETERlORA TIONInherent Vice:The sculpture was made using acrylic urethane, which although it is easier to work with andmore attractive than polyurethane, is also not as durable. Acrylic urethane dries harder than apolyurethane does and as the result is also not as flexible and chip resistant. A harder coatingwill tend to crack because of thermal expansion and contraction of the different layers andsubstrate throughout the day as temperatures fluctuate. Furthermore, the paint layers and clearcoat have flaws from production such as wrinkling, in which the surface of the paint containsirregular grooves or ridges. Where some of the thicker ridges of resin meet shrinkage crackshave fanned that allow water ingress, biological growth and salt crystallization. These types offlaws are the result of uneven film thickness of the resin. It is apparent that the highly detailedand modulated surface of the sculpture would have been very difficult to apply a resin evenly.

Environmental Conditions:The sculpture has been located in an outdoor water ·fountain for about 15 years and is showingaccelerated deterioration caused by the combined effects of ultraviolet light (UV), infraredradiation (heat), water erosion, and mineral and biological deterioration. The intensesunlightand heat in El Paso have been causing the surface of thesculpture to rapidly deteriorate when thepaint layers expand and contract differentially to the fiberglass substrate. Abrasion fromvandalism and imperfections in the clear coat allow water ingress which brings with it mineralsthat work their way between the clear coat and paint layers crystallizingjust below the surfaceand .along the edges of the cracks.

Recommendations:The choice of'acrylic urethane over fiberglass was not an appropriate choice for long-termplacement in an outdoor water fountain. The acrylic urethane, which even under ideal conditionswould have a limited lifespan, is failing. The combined effects of erosion from the elementscombined with 15 years of exposure to light, heat, vandals, and city water containing chemicalsand minerals have resulted in serious surface deterioration. If the City of EI Paso wishes tomaintain the sculpture in its currentcondition and placement it should be cleaned and waxed at aminimum of three times per year or when it is noticed that water no longer beads up on thesurface. The function of the wax is to facilitate water run off and serve as a barrier between thesculpture and the inevitable mineral build up. Although a recent reverse osmosis filtrationsystem was installed for it the surface will continue to deteriorate because of water ingress andintense sunlight.

Wax is a sacrificial coating, which is not long lasting, especially in a harsh outdoor environmentsuch as EI Paso. The act of cleaning this delicate surface will also continue to cause some degreeof mechanical damage every time it is cleaned. It was stated in a previous condition report on

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the sculpture that the artist believed the acrylic clear coat would last for 15 years and this bas notbeen tbe case'. The sculpture has already been removed once and undergone major restoration.

It is therefore recommended to re-site the sculpture in either a dry outdoor environment or toretire it altogether. If it if kept outdoors then the clear coat should be redone. If it is to beremoved t an indoor environment it could be carefully cleaned and repaired by a conservatoronce to remove mineral and biological deposits, repair cracks and chips, and retouch wherenecessary. Further deterioration will eventually result in the complete loss of the clear coat andthus the underlying paint layers.

The acrylic urethane clear coat needs to be periodically redone in order to protect Luis Jimenezcomplex, paint and color system that it protects. The decorative surface is comprised of severallayers of color protected by a clear coat. Applying a clear coat is a laborious procedure, whichwould involve removing the sculpture to an indoor environment, sanding the entire surface andspraying several layers of acrylic polyester resin. If the sculpture were to be removed to anindoor environment it would not need such invasive treatment beyond careful and extensivecleaning, repair, and retouching in areas of loss. Because the artist is now deceased the option toallow the paint to deteriorate to point where it needs to be redone would seriously compromisethe artistic integrity ofthe work.

ONGOING MAINTENANCE ,The sculpture was last cleaned on September 11, 2009. The next cleaning and waxing shouldoccur in December 2009. It should be cleaned in November if it is noticed that water no longerbeads and sheds off the surface.

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Patricia DalbinPublic Art Program2 Civic Center Plaza, 1st FloorEl Paso, Texas 79901

Dear Ms. Dalbin,

Please. find attached an estimate for the conservation treatment ofthe fiberglass sculpture entitled, "Los Lagartos" byartist Luis Jimenez located at San Jacinto Plaza in EI Paso. The project is estimated at $889.00 including allexamination services, written report, digital photographic documentation, cleaning & waxing, and travel & materials.expenses as outlined in the Cost Breakdown.

1 thank youfor this opportunity and look forward to bearing from you.

Sincerely,

Shelley M. SmithConservator of Sculpture & Decorative Art

CONDITION OF THE SCULPTURE

The sculpture is located in a.fountain, and at the time of examination the water mist was on but surfaces that weredry had a thin layer of mineral deposits. This layer was condiderably thinner than was seen last year before the newwater filtration system was installed. Water is no longer beading off the surfaces it was wetting indicating that it shouldbe washed find a new layer of wax applied. the sculpture is also soiled from atmospheric pollution and human contact.There are numerous cracks and impact marks throughout the painted surface that have the potential for allowing increasingwater ingress and surface damage .over time. These should be examined and documented after thesculpture hasbeen cleaned in order to evaluate the progressof deterioration, and compared to photographs and notes taken from last year.

TREATMENT PROPOSAL

I) Wash sculpture.with water, soft brushes and non-ionic detergent.2) Hand=dry the sculpture with clean soft lint-free cloths.3) Inspect the surface and compare with existing condition reports.4) Wax the sculpture with Trewax and buffby hand.5) Inpaintthe bolts to match the colors of the sculpture.

*The basin is to be cleaned by others prior to this work and water needs to be run from a spigot located about 50 feet away fromthe sculpture by the City ofEI Paso, as was done last year.

DEI IYER ABIES'

I) Written narrative treatment report and high-resolution digital photographs provided on CD ROM.

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COST BREAKDOWN

Labor:I conservator x 6 hrs @ 5) 100{hr s 600.00

Travel Expenses:PCI' Diem $44 (1 day)Mileage reimbursement .55/mi (Marfa-El Paso return 400 miles total)

$ 44.00$ 220.00

Consumable materials:Trewax & Orvus detergent s 25.00

Project Total $ 88.9.00

August 26, 2009

Patricia DalbinPublic Art Program2 Civic Center Plaza, Isl FloorEl Paso, Texas 79901

Dear Ms, Dalbin,

Pleasefindattached an estimate for the conservation treatment of the fiberglass sculpture entitled, "Los Lagartos" byartist Luis Jimenez located at San Jacinto Plaza in EI Paso, The project is estimated at $889.00 including allexamination services.written report, digitalphotographicdocumentalion, cleaning & waxing, and travel & materialsexpenses as outlined in the Cost Breakdown.

I thank you for this opportunity and look forward to hearing from you,

Sincerely,

ShelleyM. SmithConservator of Sculpture & Decorative Art

CONDITION OFTHE SCULPTURE

The sculpture is located in a fountain andat the time ofexamination the-water mist was turned off and the surface ofthe sculpture was covered in adry, whitecolored, compactIayer of mineral deposits. Five bolts that attach asection of the sculpture to the main body were missing while the one remaining bolt was found to be partiallyunscrewed. This section of the sculpture was removed and hand carried to the Pubic Art Program Office at 2 CivicCenter Plaza to secure ituntil the bolts can be replaced. The original bolts all appear to be missing. There arenumerouscracksandImpacr marks throughout the painted surface-that have the potential for allowing increasingwater ingress and surface damage over time, These should be examined and documented after the sculpture hasbeen cleaned in order to evaluate the progress of deterioration.

TREATMENT PROPOSAL

I) Wash sculpture with water, soft brushes and non-ionic detergent2) Hand -drythe sculpture with clean soft lint-free cloths.3) Inspect the surface and compare with existing condition reports.4) Wax ibe sculpture with Trewax and buffby hand.5) Inpaint the bolts to match the colors of the.sculpture,

*Please note that the basin is to be cleaned by others and that stainless steel replacement bolts will be available at thetime of treatment and provided by others.

DELIVERABLES:

1) Written narrative treatment report and high-resolution digital photographs provided on CD ROM,

COST BREAKDQWN

Labor:I conservator x 6 hrs @ $1 OO/hr s 600.00

Travel Expenses:Per Diem $44 (1 day)Mileage reimbursement ,5:5/mi (Marfa-El Paso return 400 miles total)

$ 44.00$ 220.00

Consumable materials:Trewax & Orvus detergent s 25,00

Project Total $ 889.00

No.7-896PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

WORK ORDER REQUEST FORM Date: 7-30-10

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Avila, Mary Lou..--,....•_-----_._----- -.~-".-.--.-~.---.--...~~-.----.--------.------_.From: Reynolds, Gregory G.

Sent: Tuesday, September 21,20109:14 AM

To: Avila, Mary Lou

Subject: San Jacinto Plaza

Dear Mary Lou:Can you please generate a work order to repair the fountain at San Jacinto Plaza. Please be sure FacilitiesMaintenance is assigned the work order.Thank you.Greg

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