Placement: New Business
Action Requested: Discussion
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Status Update on the Installation of Sculptures for the Two Roundabouts Located on Paar Drive.
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Submitted By: Bethany Grubbs, AICP, Senior Planner/Public Art Program
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Due to reduced revenue projections, roundabout projects are unlikely to be included in the upcoming CIP budget. As a result, public-art contracts for the Paar roundabouts are paused until the budget is finalized in July, since funding for these projects is uncertain and not expected to be approved.
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Background: In January, the Public Art Advisory Board (PAAB) voted to move forward with artist recommendations to commission sculptures for two new roundabouts at Paar & Darwin and Paar & Savona for installation in Spring 2027.
Issues/Analysis: The projected reduction in revenues has affected the progression of several roundabout projects that were initially anticipated to include public art. The Public Works Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget was presented to the City Council on April 20, with formal adoption scheduled for the Summer Workshop. At this time, the budget does not include any roundabout projects. Consequently, the contracts related to the selection of artwork for CIP-funded roundabouts have been placed on hold for the foreseeable future, or at least until the budget is finalized in July.
Outside of what is noted above, we also have Village Green Dr. on the horizon; however, we will not know whether we have secured a construction grant until January 2027.
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Special Consideration: The CIP is a five-year planning document, meaning funding is evaluated over a multi-year period. Although roundabout projects are not expected to be included in the upcoming CIP budget, other revenue sources may become available during that time.
Location of Project: Paar & Darwin and Paar & Savona
Attachments:
1. Draft CIP Budget
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
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