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Public Arts Commission approves up to $173,000 for Esperanza Park sculpture, directs RFQ
Summary
The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission voted June 10 to seek City Council authorization for a not-to-exceed $173,000 budget to commission a sculpture for Esperanza Park and to issue an RFQ that would pay three finalists $1,000 each for concept development.
The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission on June 10 voted to authorize a recommended budget of up to $173,000 for a commissioned sculpture at Esperanza Park and directed staff to pursue a request-for-qualifications (RFQ) process to select artists.
Commission Chair Lee Bell and staff described how the proposed budget breaks down and how the commission would select an artist. "What the not to exceed amount would be is a $173,000," Staff member Anne said, summarizing the recommendation before the vote.
The commission's staff report said the budget package would include a $100,000 allocation for artist fees, fabrication, transportation and related costs; $50,000 for city responsibilities such as installation, concrete…
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