TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
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Approval of an "Adopt a Box" Utility Box Art and Sponsorship Program in the City.
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2. SUMMARY
The Orange "Adopt a Box" Utility Box Art Program aims to enhance the visual appeal of the City of Orange by transforming city-owned traffic signal control boxes into vibrant public artworks. Artists and sponsors will be solicited for utility box locations throughout the City.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve "Adopt a Box" Utility Box Art and Sponsorship Program and authorize staff to solicit artists and sponsors for the program.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None. This program would ask individuals or businesses to sponsor the costs of the art wrap and maintenance for select utility boxes in the City.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Utility Box Art Program aims to enhance the visual appeal of the City of Orange by transforming city-owned traffic signal control boxes into vibrant public artworks. These installations would serve as a unique form of communication to a constantly moving audience, adding artistic expression to the City's streetscapes.
Utility box art will be solicited by a call for a design contest that will invite artwork submissions. Qualifying applicants must reside in Orange. The utility box program will be open to individual artists, a team of artists, and community groups who have the vision and skills required to create a visually engaging image or artwork design.
Submitted artwork would be screened by City staff to ensure that submittals meet basic program criteria. After the initial screening, a jury of community members, which could include local community organizations, local artists, interested community members, and other City stakeholders, would be assembled.
Selected designs wi...
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