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Melbourne Beach approves patriotic fire-hydrant art along Ocean Avenue
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The commission voted 5-0 to accept a parks board proposal to repaint seven fire hydrants along Ocean Avenue with patriotic designs; artists will fund the work and the parks board will organize selection and oversight.
The Melbourne Beach Town Commission unanimously approved a parks-board-sponsored public-art project on April 15 that will repaint seven fire hydrants along Ocean Avenue with patriotic designs to mark the nation's 250th anniversary.
Jeanette Susie, presenting on behalf of the parks board, described the project as "a public art initiative to commemorate the nation's 200 birthday and enhance our city streets by repainting 7 fire hydrants in designs that reflect our community's patriotic spirit." The plan calls for local artists to submit designs and cover the costs of preparation and repainting.
Commissioners agreed the parks board would vet designs, with the town manager or an ex officio commissioner participating in the review. The motion included a contingency that regulatory approvals from Melbourne utility works be obtained before painting begins.
After brief public comment and clarifying questions about standards and oversight, the commission approved the project 5-0. The parks board will schedule its design review meeting and return recommendations to the commission for final approval of selected designs if required.
