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Art board reviews police station site; considers moving Scales of Justice to improve visibility
Summary
The Art in Public Places Police Station working group reported on site and budget planning for a proposed public art installation adjacent to an existing memorial near the Justice Center and suggested relocating the Scales of Justice for improved public visibility.
The Art in Public Places Police Station Art Project Working Group updated the full board on site and budget planning for a proposed public art installation adjacent to an existing memorial on the library side of the Justice Center.
Staff and board members said the group met with Deputy Chief James and county engineers, including Russell Maranjo, to review potential siting. The group described an existing sculpture called “Scales of Justice” currently tucked behind overgrown landscaping; members proposed relocating that piece to a more prominent front position to avoid crowding if a new memorial and installation are sited nearby.
Deputy Chief James had identified a bronze lion sculpture, at an example price point of roughly $35,000, as one possible single-piece option. Board members said they requested multiple vendor examples and price comparisons and that the working group will use returned estimates to build a project budget. One board member noted the working group was focused on a smaller-scale bronze in practice for the site than the large bronze lion example.
Members emphasized that the memorial portion (described by staff as a separate element) would be handled by the memorial stakeholders, while the Art in Public Places group is responsible for the artistic installation and associated budget line. The working group will return cost estimates and site plans to the board for budget development and any subsequent recommendation to council.
