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Arts commission approves $40,000 for Red‑tailed Hawk sculpture, selects non‑taloned design and directs staff on siting

2902846 · April 9, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved spending $40,000 for a Red‑tailed Hawk sculpture, preferred the design without extended talons for safety and asked staff to approach the Butte County Office of Education as the primary site, with Centennial Park or a levee location as backups.

The Oroville Arts Commission voted to recommend purchasing a Red‑tailed Hawk sculpture for $40,000, approved the non‑taloned design as the preferred rendering and asked staff to approach the Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) about siting the piece; if BCOE declines, commissioners directed staff to pursue Centennial Park or other downtown/levee locations.

Commissioners discussed safety and photo‑op considerations,…

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