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Port Commission extends license for 40-foot 'Raygun Gothic Rocketship' through Oct. 2012

Port Commission, Port of San Francisco · September 27, 2011

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The Port Commission approved a 12-month extension for the Black Rock Arts Foundation's 40-foot Raygun Gothic Rocketship at the plaza between the Agriculture Building and Pier 14, preserving the installation through Oct. 7, 2012; the foundation and staff cited public interest and funding challenges.

The Port Commission voted to extend a display license for the 40-foot Raygun Gothic Rocketship public sculpture at the plaza between the Agriculture Building and Pier 14 through Oct. 7, 2012.

Dan Hodap of the Port's Planning and Development Division said the port initially authorized the sculpture for 14 months on June 8, 2010 and that Black Rock Arts Foundation now seeks a 12‑month extension. Hodap summarized the license terms and said the licensee remains responsible for indemnity, insurance, lighting, alteration and removal at the Port's notice. He said Black Rock had spent about $50,000 on installation and estimated another $10,000 may be needed for maintenance and upgrades.

"BlackRock is now requesting to extend the term of the license by 12 months to 10/07/2012," Hodap said. He also noted the port contributed roughly $15,000 to the initial installation and proposed continuing to make the site available at no cost while paying about $185 a month for electrical costs if the extension is approved.

Freddie Hahn, president of the Black Rock Arts Foundation board, thanked the commission and staff and emphasized the foundation's ability to raise community support for installations despite difficult fundraising conditions. "Raising the money is challenging in these these times, but we have a very strong community that has been stepping up to the plate," Hahn said.

The commission approved the extension (recorded as Resolution 11-62) by voice vote. Port staff said they will continue researching potential future installations and alternative locations for major public art along the waterfront for 2013 and the Port's 150th anniversary.