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Council backs postcard‑style mural across from HEB; staff to issue RFP and explore HOT funding
Summary
Council supported a proposal to place a postcard‑style mural on a wall facing the HEB entrance downtown, authorized staff to solicit artist proposals via RFP and indicated hot funds (arts category) could be used; staff noted an RFP and cost estimates will follow.
Council member Chacon proposed a postcard‑style mural on a building wall facing the HEB entrance to draw visitors downtown and encourage foot traffic. The property owner has given permission contingent on council approval.
Council discussed using artist RFPs to solicit proposals and noted that the project could be funded through HOT (hotel occupancy tax) arts funds; staff estimated the arts allocation cap at about 15% of prior‑year revenue and said roughly $42,000 is currently available in the arts category. Larger projects would require an RFP and adherence to procurement rules for sums over $25,000.
Councilors expressed enthusiasm for the idea and asked staff to seek multiple artist quotes, prepare an RFP and return with cost estimates and a recommended funding plan. One council member suggested adding a hashtag or identifier such as "AP mural" so photos taken in front of the mural are shared on social media.
Next steps: staff will develop an RFP, return with cost estimates and procurement recommendations, and identify funding within the arts/HOT budget if the project proceeds.
