Title
PBIA Public Art Investment Update - Mural Protection
Recommended Action
Move to discuss the current status of the PBIA’s Public Art Investment for mural protection in 2019
Report
Issue:
Receive a status report on the PBIA’s mural protection investment.
Staff Contact:
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3798
Presenter(s):
Max DeJarnatt, PBIA Liaison, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3723
Background and Analysis:
The PBIA Board and City Staff have identified downtown murals as a viable way to increase vibrancy is spaces that are otherwise underutilized. Over the past several years the PBIA has paid for murals to be constructed throughout downtown. Once murals are constructed they are then sealed with an anti-graffiti sacrificial coating known as Vandalguard. Vandalguard must be re-applied to murals every few years to remain effective.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The downtown business and residential community has expressed support in the past for downtown vibrancy.
Financial Impact:
The PBIA board has earmarked $2,500 in their 2019 budget for mural protection