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Home My WebLink About96-107 -1 Resolution No. 96-107 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDS FOR THE FORGING AND INSTALLATION OF THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE SCULPTURE AND DEDICATION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby authorizes the sum of $15, 000 for the forging and installation of the Combat Infantry Badge Sculpture through the Cultural Arts Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it hereby authorizes the maximum sum of $15, 000 for the dedication and parade ceremony. All monies used from the $15,000 will be paid back to the city by the Combat Infantry Badge Event Committee by December 31, 1996 . s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: April 24 , 1996 Adopted: April 24 , 1996 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk . . 6, Agenda Item No. ri.Elm f April 5, 1996 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Richard B. Helwig, City Manager SUBJECT: Combat Infantry Badge Dedication PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to receive approval from the Mayor and members of the City Council to replicate the U.S. Army Combat Infantry Badge into an outdoor sculpture and hold a sculpture dedication ceremony at the park area on the south end of the Riverside Drive parking deck and a downtown parade in honor of the Trygve Rovelstad,, the artist who de- r signed the CIB for the U.S. Army. The dedication and parade are scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 1996 . BACKGROUND Elgin artist Trygve Rovelstad designed the CIB during World War II to recognize infantrymen who had been under fire. The U.S. Army has issued the badge to such well known infantrymen as General Norman Schwartzcopf and retired Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell. The sculpture will be set on a 24-foot diameter cement plat- form, and elevated by columns on each end of the badge to have a total height of approximately 8 feet off of the plat- form, with the badge itself having the dimensions of approxi- mately 12 feet in length and 6 feet tall. The sculpture will be made from a combination of aluminum, steel and corian. Observers will access the sculpture by stairs or a ramp up to the cement platform to walk around the sculpture. An artist rendition will be presented at the City Council meeting. The U.S. Army has given the City written permission to replicate the CIB into a sculpture (see attached letter) . The Cultural Arts Commission has dedicated $15,000 to the forging and installation of the CIB sculpture and the event eft' committee, led by Cultural Arts Commission Chairman Don Quillman, will solicit another $15,000 in donations to cover parade expenses. i Combat Infantry Badge Dedication April 5, 1996 Page 2 r The parade route will be along Douglas Avenue starting south of Kimball Street and proceeding south to Prairie Street, turning right onto Riverside Drive onto parking deck to dis- band. The parade reviewing stand will be located next to 11 Dupage Court on South Grove Avenue. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED Cultural Arts Commission American Legion Post #57 Elgin Patriotic Association CIB Parade Committee- Don Quillman, Don Sleeman, D. Ray Wilson, Bob Whiteleather, George VanDeVoorde, Charles Soble. FINANCIAL IMPACT The 1996 Budget included $196,800 for Cultural Arts Commis- sion activities, $50,000 of which was specifically earmarked for Hemmens Safety/Interior improvements . In comparison, $110,000 was budgeted in 1995 for the Cultural Arts Commis- sion. Costs associated with the forging and installation of the sculpture ($15,000) , as well as coordination cf the event ($15,000) are available from two sources: 1) Riverboat Fund - Arts, account number 275-0000-791.80-10 and 2) General Fund - Boards and Commissions, account number 010-1902-709. 80-10. The committee intends on reimbursing the City up to $15,000 from donations collected through sponsorship solicitation. LEGAL IMPACT None. ALTERNATIVES Due to the limited amount of time to produce a quality pa- rade, another alternative would be to commission the produc- tion of the CIB sculpture, complete installation in the park and coordinate the dedication ceremony this year and schedule the parade for 1997 . This will allow ample time to raise funds for the event and to recruit participants for the pa- rade. nt BadgeDedication Infantry D ication April 5, 1996 Page 3 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Mayor and members of the City Council approve the $30,000 Cultural Arts Commission sculpture and parade expenditures with a $15,000 reimbursement follow- ing sponsorship solicitation. Respectfully submitted, Monica Bates Parks and Recreation Director 1 Richard B. Helwig City Manager r MB/mb • r .�" S.- C env i ,-•\.:, cf.F..ti-. i -- � jam=4 ::Cwt.-- V'.r,L:L,w:!••a`•vr :4 -..i.:k -. - .r.-:c} :..'t. .'_� �� til.` ,.0— r ' 1., �\ r . Combat Infantry Badge A LINK WITH THE PIONEERS By John Camper EW MEN wearing the Combat salamander, in mythology, had the "I told my superiors that t the Infantry Padge probably have power to endure fire without harm left-handed rifle indicated marks- ever heart of Trygve Rovel- and the phoenix, of course,was the manship," he said, "and that ap- stad. mythical bird that burned and rose pealed to the army. � But he is the sculptor from from its ashes. "It's really a very simple badge," Elgin, Ill., who designed the badge "I fiddled around with these for he said. "The wreath is for c� Qmbat during World War II to single out a while, but they just didn't seem and it's made of oak leaves tc sym- infantrymen who had been under to work. I wasn't sure the public bolize strength." fire for this special distinction. It would know the meaning of the It may be simple the way novel- features a rifle on a field of blue phoenix or salamander." stad describes the design, but it surrounded by a silver wreath. Rovelstad then thought back to was chosen as the best of several The badge was influenced by one his "pioneer group" statue. The entries and praised by Col. G. E. of Rovelstad's unfinished works, model of the sculpture bears four Doriot, then chief of the Military the "Pioneer Memorial Group" figures depicting Illinois' pioneers Planning Division. proposed for a park in his native — an Indian scout carrying a Ken- Of the award itself, then Secre- Elgin to pay tribute to the pioneer tucky long rifle,a farmer,a mother tary of War Henry M. Stimson spirit of Illinois. holding a baby and a youth "of the said: "It is high time we recog- The story of the Combat Infan- coming generation." nized in a. personal way * skill try Badge goes back to one day His attention fell on the scout and heroism of the Americlsn In- nearly three decades ago as Rovel- and the 19th century rifle he is fantry." stad .hunched over his drawing holding. There were other medals and bnnrd in the Quartermaster Corps' "I'd found the rifle in Elgin's emblems during those years that Heraldic Section in a temporary historical museum," Rovelstad Rovelstad designed. Regi' ental • building in Washington. said. Pointing to a model of the heraldic coats of arms and much . "Aly boss said Congress wanted weapon Which now hangs on his of the original work done on the a medal for the infantry and he studio wall. "It seemed to be just then new Legion of Merit were set up a contest among the artists the thing for the medal,"the sculp- Rovelstad's creations. to see who could come up with the tor explained. Besides the Combat Infantry' best design," Rovelstad recalls. In the pioneer group statue the Badge, one he is proudest of was "The infantry already had a dis- scout holds the rifle in his left the World War I U.S. Army of tinguishable insignia . . . the hand, for a pioneer who could Occupation of Germany Medal, o.crossed rifles. It also had marks- shoot with the left hand as well as which was not established until manship badges and medals. So the right was considered a marks- 1941. what new could we invent for the man. Rovelstad designed the Infan- This medal is circular and bears award? try Badge so that the rifle pointed the stern visage of Gen. John J. "The boss suggested I might try right—as if the wearer were shoot- Pershing, the Army's commander. a salamander or a phoenix. The ing it with his left band. It is suspended from a black ribbon 1e V.F.W. AlAGAIINE C 0- „ .,i.,3,3_:_:_. F`� tF�,t µti \ .r. ��,� DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY `,�.')` , '<; /. .�z THE INSTITUTE OF HERALDRY ”`7 n �!�', ''-: °�', iy� 9325 GUNSTON ROAD,ROOM Si V7 ' °' +�V� "r =\ t t ,,`��I:� 1 M FdRT BEIVOIR,VIRGINIA 22060-5579 r �� ti ��\IyT �. 46►�N t^ �Oo tare s o,el,/ VPll'[EYN771&OF ,�+flif 110001/4' February 27, 1996 -s/gig . Office of the Director "- U _ 13,....e_ 0.-,-e,Q Mr. Richard B. Helwiig City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin, Illinois 60120-5555 Dear Mr. Helwig: This replies to your letter of February 19, 1996 concerning the reproduction of the Combat Infantryman badge on a memorial. r You are authorized to reproduce the Combat Infantryman badge on a memorial under the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR 507). The design may be reproduced in its proper colors, through the use of a one-color line process or as a line drawing. Sincerely, -56.7% , , /Gerald T. 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During the budget process, the City Council directed staff to utilize a portion of Riverboat Funds identified for"Arts" funding to help augment much needed safety and interior improvements at the Hemmens Cultural Center. In response to this direction, we have earmarked$50,000 for these improvements from the$135,000 of arts money in 1996 Riverboat Fund budget. As a result,the Cultural Arts Commission budget will consist of$85,0010 in Riverboat funds along with the General Fund Appropriation of$61,800. Below is a breakout of Cultural Arts funding for 1995 and 1996: 1995 1996 Budget Budget III Riverboat Fund -Arts $ 50,000 $135,000 Less: Hemmen Safety/Interior Improvements 0 (S 50,0001 Net Amount Available $ 50,000 $ 85,000 General Fund $ 60.000 $ 61,800 Total Funds Available $110,000 $146,800 e Ii I hope that you and the commission find this information helpful. Should you have any questions or need any assistance, feel free to contact me at 931-5930. Sincerely, II Eric S. Stuckey Budget Director/Public Information Officer c: Mr. Heiwig Ms.Bates Ms. Rainey-Cuyler II