Craig Russell

Draft Public Art Strategic Plan

No direct cost, but state property tax reform could squeeze city budgets, making donated artwork more important as a funding source.

Art on the Green 2027 funding

About $21,000 total for all three sculptures — transport, installation, removal and $5,000 artist stipends — which is cheaper than last year because pads and lighting are already in place.

Public Art Donation Guidelines

None; this is a policy-language change only.

DePew legacy and West Side heritage commemoration

Future CRA tax increment revenue from the redevelopment could fund heritage projects, but not before roughly 2029.

Potential disposal of underutilized mini parks

Each park costs roughly $5,000 a year to maintain (Villa View is higher), and the five together could fetch an estimated $3–5 million or more in sale proceeds.

Bloomberg Connects contract noncompliance

No new spending; a free alternative platform was proposed.

Relocation of The Drop to MLK Jr. Park Learning Garden

$20,000 from the dedicated public art funding source.

Kraft Azalea Park overuse, parking and traffic

Kraft Azalea Park management and nesting bird protection

None stated; speed table installation costs were not discussed.

Saturday Farmers Market location and improvements

Any vendor discount would slightly reduce market revenue, which currently breaks even or makes money.

Heritage Market Trail feasibility

Roughly $4.1 million for viable at-grade segments, plus $14.7-$16 million for a single bridge crossing — with land acquisition costs not included.

Meeting Schedule Change

Holiday Boat Parade and hazardous waste drop-off

Open Space Business Permit revision

Permit fees generate modest revenue; the change aims to improve compliance rather than raise rates.

Library, Parks and Recreation Service Cuts

The program is supported by AdventHealth and the Reid Charitable Foundation; comparable private tutoring costs about $200 an hour.

Art on the Green 2027 sculpture exhibition

$25,000 from the city's dedicated public art funding source.

Commercial photography and business activity in city parks

Permit fee structure will be revisited with the fee schedule in August; no dollar figure was given.

Electric Ave 2026

Not stated in the materials provided.

Hannibal Square Catenary Lights

$39,900 approved for design; total construction cost still unknown — board members cited estimates from roughly $100,000 to as much as $1 million.

Cemetery Capacity

The 10% fee increase helps sustain the cemeteries' perpetual care fund as sellable space shrinks.