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Staff says civic‑center renovation will determine 1% public art allocation; board backs art piano project outreach
Summary
Staff told the board that the county's 1% public art policy would apply to the civic center renovation once the final budget is set; the board also agreed to support an 'art piano' outreach and RAP tax grant application for Hanover (transcript shows variant spellings) Civic Center.
Staff reported that the county's public‑art policy sets aside 1% of an eligible project budget for public art and that the Henneford/Hanover Civic Center renovation is still finalizing its overall budget. During the meeting a staff estimate of roughly $10,000,000 for the renovation was discussed; if that figure holds, staff noted the 1% allocation would be set once the final construction budget is confirmed.
The board also discussed a request from Hanover (transcript includes multiple spellings of the community name) to support an art piano as part of a new civic‑center project. Chair and staff said they will apply for RAP tax grant funding and seek a piano donation from a regular donor (Barris Pianos) to support artist stipends and maintenance. “We are going to support them in that endeavor and put and apply for a rap tax grant on their behalf,” the Chair said. Staff emphasized that permit and siting decisions will follow county permitting and that the board will coordinate with library and parks staff on placement and installation.
Staff cautioned that the project timeline and the exact 1% amount depend on the finalized construction budget and contractor schedule; the county manager and contractor negotiations are still in progress.
