Stormwater Pump Station Public Art Fee Waiver
Summary
The city asked to skip the 1.5% public art fee on a roughly $2 million pump station upgrade because the state grant funding it forbids spending on art. The board couldn't vote — the waiver returns Sept. 23.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $30,626 in public art fees would be waived if approved.
The city's stormwater budget — grant money stays fully devoted to pump station upgrades in District 3.
The public art fund forfeits roughly $30,000 that would otherwise have funded artwork.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Art in Public Places Board - Special Meeting - Sep 23, 2026
The board waived public art fees for four federally funded stormwater pump station upgrade projects in District 3.
Art in Public Places Board - Regular Meeting - Sep 14, 2026
The city asked to skip the 1.5% public art fee on a roughly $2 million pump station upgrade because the state grant funding it forbids spending on art. The board couldn't vote — the waiver returns Sept. 23.
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