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St. Augustine commission votes 3-2 to cancel $250,000 roundabout public-art project
Summary
After public objections and split views among commissioners, the City Commission voted to terminate a $250,000 public-art contract for the May Street–San Marco Avenue roundabout and preserve remaining funds for future priorities.
The St. Augustine City Commission voted 3-2 on May 6 to terminate a $250,000 public-art contract for the roundabout at May Street and San Marco Avenue and return the remaining budgeted funds for future use.
Supporters of canceling the project said the chosen contemporary piece lacked broad community support and that the city could better use remaining funds for other priorities. Opponents defended the competitive selection process and staff-backed committee that recommended the artist and warned canceling would forfeit roughly $87,500 already spent under the contract.
The art project was approved in August 2024. At the time of the May 6 discussion staff reported that two of five contract milestones had been…
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