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Approval for $235,000 Public Art Contract at St. John Site

Original title: Authorize negotiation and execution of an agreement with artist Jessica Bell for artwork for the St. John Site Redevelopment Art in Public Places Project for a total amount not to exceed $235,000. Funding: $235,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action authorizes the expenditure of $235,000 in public funds for the installation of art at the St. John redevelopment site.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jessica Bell

She is the designated artist who will enter into a contract with the city for the project.

Austin Financial Services

The department is responsible for providing the $235,000 from its capital budget.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering a proposal to hire artist Jessica Bell to create artwork for the St. John Site Redevelopment project. The contract is valued at up to $235,000 and is funded through the city's existing .

Key Facts

The City Council is authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract with artist Jessica Bell.
The contract is for the creation of artwork for the St. John Site Redevelopment Art in Public Places Project.
The total cost of the contract shall not exceed $235,000.
Funding for the project is sourced from the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.
The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.
The file was introduced on April 28, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this $235,000 expenditure?

The funds are designated for the creation and installation of artwork as part of the St. John Site Redevelopment project.

Where is the money for this project coming from?

The funding is provided by the of Austin Financial Services.

Why It Matters

This action authorizes the expenditure of $235,000 in public funds for the installation of art at the St. John redevelopment site.

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Capital Budget Allocation

The project is fully funded by the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services, indicating it is part of a pre-planned infrastructure or redevelopment initiative.

Austin Financial Services

Connected Entities

personJessica Bell“Artist selected for the public art project.”Map →

otherSt. John Site Redevelopment Art in Public Places Project“The specific project for which the artwork is commissioned.”Map →

organizationAustin Financial Services“Department providing the capital budget funding.”Map →

Sources

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