Staff Report
Public Arts Commission
Item No. 3A
Meeting Date: June 10, 2025
From: Anne V. Ambrose, Assistant City Manager
Sponsors: Chair Craig Liebelt and Commissioner Cristal Mojica Title: Revise and Increase Budget for Esperanza Park Entranceway Statue RECOMMENDATION:
To increase the budget for the Esperanza Park entranceway piece from $120,000 to a not to exceed amount of $173,000.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 13, 2025 Public Arts Commission meeting, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council a not to exceed budget of $120,000 for the entranceway sculpture for the Esperanza Park.
DISCUSSION:
Since the last meeting on May 13, staff has had the opportunity to more thoroughly review recent public art commissions around the state and country and taking into consideration materials costs. Staff recommends amending the budget to clarify the artists costs versus the city’s costs for installation.
The new proposed budget is:
Item Cost
Stipend to three artists to create concept for the
sculpture @ $1,000 each.
$3,000
Artist fees (materials, construction, transportation,
travel, etc.)
$100,000
City costs – advertising for the call, installation,
electrical, plaque, etc.
$50,000
Contingency $20,000
Total Not To Exceed $173,000
FUNDING SOURCE:
This project will be funded through the Art in Public Places fund. There is currently a balance of $373,066 available in the fund. The balance after this project will be $200,066.
DESCRIPTION GENERAL
LEDGER
ACCOUNT
CODES
PROJECT
CODE
AMOUNT ONE TIME or
ONGOING
2025/2025 Art in Public
Places Fund
231-000-000-
000-3310-3311 $173,000 One Time
2025/2026 Total $173,000