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Commission previews $50,000 utility‑box art pilot as part of a $100,000 budget request
Summary
Staff told the commission it requested about $100,000 in city budget priorities for 2027–2028, including $50,000 for a utility‑box art pilot and $50,000 for the creative-arts-grant program; staff said finance will vet which items advance to council.
Commissioners heard a staff preview of budget requests that would include a $50,000 pilot to wrap or paint utility boxes as a public‑art activation and $50,000 for the creative arts grant program.
"I've submitted a $100,000 worth of requests, one of which is $50,000 for utility boxes," staff presenter Deepa said during the June 18 meeting. She added that the requests will be reviewed by the city's finance department before any items move to council consideration.
Commissioners discussed whether the council had already seen the utility‑box proposal; staff said finance and executive leads would determine what proceeds to council. The July 7 council briefing will, commissioners hope, help ensure the pilot is on council's radar.
No formal budget decision was made at the meeting; commissioners instead directed staff to finalize wording for the council presentation and to note the utility‑box pilot as a priority.
