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Port Richey volunteers, CRA funds eyed to clean and add mural to Ozark Park wall
Summary
Committee members discussed pressure-washing, repainting and commissioning a mural on the Ozark Park wall. Staff suggested using park restoration or CRA funds for base painting and sought volunteers and possible artist competition to reduce cost.
Members discussed long-standing concerns about a blighted wall at Ozark Park and proposed a two-step approach: volunteer pressure-washing and a base coat funded by city park or CRA funds, followed by commissioned or volunteer artwork.
"We could pressure wash the wall ourselves," a staff member said, and suggested park restoration or CRA funds could pay for a base color. Committee members recalled a prior estimate for a professional mural of about $5,000 and discussed offering paint and a plaque for the artist. One member proposed turning the project into a contest so an artist could submit plans and, if approved by council, receive the wall as a canvas and a plaque with contact information.
Members emphasized coordinating submissions so the wall would not appear "hodgepodge" and noted that council approval may be required for any selected design. Staff agreed to check with the finance director and come back with information on whether CRA or park maintenance funds could be used and what approvals would be required. Volunteers also offered to source paint, supplies and coordinate artists.
No formal motion was made; staff were asked to investigate funding options and the approval process and report back to the committee.
