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Laredo arts commission weighs finishing two water‑tower murals amid sharp concerns over process and outreach
Summary
Commissioners debated whether to complete two previously proposed water‑tower murals using public art funds, with staff saying funds exist and citing time‑sensitive constraints; several commissioners urged following the public‑survey process and called for clearer procurement and oversight before moving forward.
The City of Laredo Fine Arts & Culture Commission spent much of its Nov. 20 meeting debating whether to revive two unfinished water‑tower mural projects after staff said the projects were previously proposed and funds are available.
Staff reported that the public art fund contains “over $2,000,000,” and that each tower’s painting had been estimated at roughly $100,000, with a proposed contingency of 24.99 percent to cover unforeseen costs. The projects were described as “time‑sensitive” because of weather windows and water‑system scheduling that limit when towers can be taken offline for work. Staff said RFQ language…
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