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Pflugerville commission approves five public artworks, including kinetic bicycle sculpture in Wilbarger Creek Park
Summary
Commissioners approved a package of public‑art purchases and installations at Wilbarger Creek Park, Lake Pflugerville and other park sites, using hotel‑occupancy tax funds for at least one piece; costs and installation timelines were presented by staff.
The Pflugerville Parks & Recreation Commission approved the purchase and siting of multiple public‑art pieces during its April 17 meeting, including a kinetic bicycle sculpture proposed for Wilbarger Creek Park South.
Erin (staff presenter) described the first piece, “Sweethearts,” part of the Love Your Bike series by Amos Robinson, as a wind‑driven kinetic bicycle sculpture mounted on a pole with 360‑degree rotation. Erin said the sculpture itself costs $16,500; shipping, site prep and installation raise the combined site cost to about $20,000. When asked about funding, staff confirmed the purchase comes from hotel‑occupancy tax (HOT) funds.
The commission approved the Sweethearts piece by voice vote.
The commission also approved several additional purchases presented by…
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