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Read. Follow. Verify.Selection of Artist for West Lawn Sankofa Statue and Budget Approval
Record date · May 24, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to review the selection of an artist for the West Lawn Sankofa statue and vote on using to cover the remaining project costs.
This action determines the final artist for a public art project and authorizes the use of county reserve funds to complete the project's budget.
Who It Affects
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Board of County Commissioners
They are responsible for the final vote on the artist selection and the allocation of reserve funds.
County Taxpayers
The use of general fund reserves impacts the total amount of money held in the county's emergency or contingency savings.
Key Facts
- The Board of County Commissioners will select an artist for the West Lawn Sankofa statue.
- The Board will vote on the use of general fund reserves to cover the balance of the project budget.
- The file number for this agenda item is 22-0253.
- The item was introduced on March 10, 2022.
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Use of Reserves for Art
The proposal explicitly utilizes general fund reserves rather than a standard operating budget line item to complete the project.
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