Arts Commission to ask City Council to dedicate $80,000 to Cedar Grove Park and $10,000 to 'Fishing Frog' from 1% public art fund
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Staff will ask City Council on April 21 to allocate $80,000 to an all‑inclusive Cedar Grove Park project and $10,000 to add 'Fishing Frog' to the permanent collection from the city's 1% public art fund; staff also plans to request general fund dollars for a pilot utility box wrap program instead of using 1% funds for temporary pieces.
Staff told the Arts Commission it will request City Council approval on April 21 to allocate 1% for public art funds to two project items and to seek additional general fund support for temporary activations.
"On April 21, I will be going to council requesting the art commission's recommendation to dedicate $80,000 to the all inclusive Cedar Grove Park and $10,000 to add Fishing Frog to the city's permanent collection," the staff member said, noting the commission currently has about $180,000 in the 1% fund.
Staff explained a proposal to shift funding of temporary activations from the 1% public art fund to general fund dollars, arguing that 1% funds should prioritize permanent pieces. As part of the 2027–28 budget process, staff said they intend to request approximately $50,000 for a pilot utility box wrap program in Snohomish County and possibly another $50,000 to sustain the creative arts grant program.
Commissioners responded positively to using data from recent events to demonstrate economic benefits to downtown businesses. The staff member said if the council approves the recommendations, the commission would move forward with contracting and pilot programs as budget and scheduling allow.
The commission will present the request to City Council on April 21 and expects council review as part of its budget discussions.
