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Commission moves forward with higher-cost utility-box wrap at Casey Park
Summary
The Arts and Culture Commission approved proceeding with a larger utility-box wrap at Casey Park despite an increased estimate; commissioners said the utility-box budget can cover the cost and discussed shifting funds from the murals line if needed. Transcript does not include a formal roll-call vote tally.
Commissioners on Sept. 3 discussed a higher-than-expected estimate to wrap a larger utility box at Casey Park and moved to proceed with the Heartands mural at the new location.
Commissioners noted that the estimate “went way up” compared with prior boxes and confirmed the new box is larger, which accounts for the higher cost. A motion to approve the increased cost and authorize the work at Casey Park was moved by Gary and seconded; the discussion that followed indicated commissioners supported moving forward. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally or recorded vote count.
Commissioners said there is budget capacity in the utility-box line to cover the increase; some suggested reallocating funds from the murals budget if needed. The group also noted a recently completed Veterans Park utility-box wrap was installed ahead of a commemoration and received positive feedback from veterans and attendees.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the approved wrap at Casey Park and coordinate implementation details with the selected vendor and artist. Financial tracking for the increased cost will be recorded in commission accounts.
