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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 21, 2020
TITLE:
APPROVE DISPLAY OF "E PLURIBUS
UNUM" IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AND DIRECT STAFF TO INSTALL THE
PREFERRED INSTALLATION OPTION
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 1-71
/s/Kristine Ridge
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2i1 Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
1. Approve the display of "E Pluribus Unum," Latin for "Out of Many, One," in City Council
Chambers.
2. Direct staff to install one of the following installation options:
Option #1 or #2 — $19,000 estimated budget
Option #1: Install the Motto and Seal in a stacked configuration, above the existing
alcove.
Option #2: Install the Motto and Seal side -by -side, above the existing alcove.
Option #3 or #4 — $25,000 estimated budget
Option #3: Install the Motto and Seal in a stacked configuration, above the existing
alcove, with a curtain system.
Option #4: Install the Motto and Seal side -by -side, above the existing alcove, with a
curtain system.
DISCUSSION
During the September 3, 2019, City Council meeting, City Council discussed whether to pursue the
placement of the Congressionally approved United States motto, "In God We Trust," in City Council
Chambers. The City Council also expressed an interest in displaying one of the United States'
traditional mottos, "E Pluribus Unum," Latin for "Out of Many, One," along with the current national
motto. The City Council requested that staff provide potential display options for the area behind
the dais.
During a work-study session on October 1, 2019, the City Council was presented with five options
for the display of both mottos, along with the estimated costs associated with each option. The City
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Council elected to display "E Pluribus Unum" on the top portion of the wall behind the dais and
requested that staff present final display options for consideration (Exhibit 1). Preliminary estimates
show a total project delivery cost of $19,000 for Option #1 or #2 and a total project delivery cost of
$25,000 for Option #3 or #4.
"E Pluribus Unum," appears on the Great Seal of the United States, which was adopted by
Congress in 1782, and has been considered one of the United States' unofficial mottos since that
time. The motto has also appeared on United States currency since 1798.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goals 1 through 7 of the Strategic Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated total construction delivery cost of the project is $19,000 for Option #1 or #2 or
$25,000 for Option #3 or #4. The following table summarizes the funds budgeted to deliver this
project:
Fiscal Year
Accounting Unit-
Account #
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit, Account
Description
Amount
General Non -departmental,
FY 2019-20
01105015-62300
General Fund
Contract Services-
$25,000
Jan. -June
Professional
Total:
$25,000
All funds are scheduled for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2019-20.
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS & ACCOUNTS:
Nabil Saba Kathryn Downs, CPA
Acting Executive Director Executive Director
Public Works Agency Finance and Management Services Agency
NS/MO/YV
Exhibit: 1. E Pluribus Unum" Display Options
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