Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Art topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Danville approves up to $20,000 for mural; records $88,050 Lundquist Institute investment in park pad and a Lamar signs marketing prize
Summary
Commission approved up to $20,000 for a downtown mural (estimated $19,000) and accepted staff documentation that the Lundquist Institute invested $88,050 to install a concrete pad in a park; staff also described a Lamar Signs $250,000 marketing prize that may require a future grant agreement.
The Danville City Commission on May 26 approved funding up to $20,000 for a proposed mural and recorded a staff statement that the Lundquist Institute invested $88,050 to install a concrete pad with three-phase power in a park.
City staff explained the revised mural design and estimated cost (about $19,000) and recommended proceeding to install the mural in time for upcoming events. The commission approved a motion to fund the mural up to $20,000 and noted potential donor contributions or county participation could reduce the city—s share. "We—re asking if it—s okay if we proceed with that at that dollar amount," staff told commissioners, and the motion passed by voice vote.
Separately, staff explained a prior installation by the Lundquist Institute for which the institute invested $88,050 (including three-phase power) and that the install was treated as the rent/consideration for a documented lease. "For the record, I would cite that the Lundquist Institute invested $88,050 into the park, and that included power access to that location, which is 3 phase," staff said.
Staff also described a national marketing opportunity drawn by Lamar Signs that could provide up to $250,000 in marketing/signage support; the commission was told a grant agreement may be brought forward later to accept that in-kind support and that staff will share details when the written offer arrives.
The mural approval directs staff and the CVB to move ahead with design tweaks and administrative agreements; the city will be responsible for long-term maintenance of the mural.
