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Arts Commission advances plan to disassemble and store Embarcadero fountain after safety finding
Summary
The Arts Commission heard a director's update that the city has begun steps to remove Armand Valencourt's Embarcadero (Ballincourt) Fountain for public safety, has posted legal notices and fenced the site, and intends to hire a consultant to prepare a disassembly and three‑year storage plan by early February 2026.
The San Francisco Arts Commission on Dec. 1 received an update on the Embarcadero fountain by sculptor Armand Valencourt after a Nov. 3 commission motion approved removal for public safety.
Director of Cultural Affairs Ralph Remington told commissioners the city issued the artist a notice on Nov. 4 giving the artist 90 days to remove or pay for removal, and published a 30‑day notice in the San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 6 to alert community organizations. The Recreation and Park Department has installed an eight‑foot fence…
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