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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Watershed Mural Design for 207 West Oak Street
MEETING DATE: November 1, 2006
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation of watershed mural design for
207 West Oak Street.
BACKG*Ot1ND INFORMATION: The City of Lodi has participated in watershed protection and
enhancement activities in a variety of ways. The City currently is
acting as a subcontractor to the San Joaquin Resource
Conservation District in a State Water Resources Control Board
watershed education grant. The mural was earmarked in the grant funding and expenses are
reimbursable if completed by May 2007.
Per the grant, the watershed mural is to be located in a high -traffic public site. Staff has worked with the
Wall Dogs Committee in the location and composition of this mural. The goal is to have the mural be a
high-quality piece of art in keeping with the other Wall Dogs murals downtown. The mural will be painted
on panels and installed on the wall. The work is being done by artist Suzanne Kennedy who has
overseen creation of previous murals in Lodi, including the PG&E wall on Cherokee Lane and the
Lodi Lake nature area murals. Ms. Kennedy will use the mural creation and its theme as part of the
watershed education program involving local high school students.
The proposed design focuses on both current and historical uses of Lodi Lake. The proposed location is
on the east -facing wall of the building at 207 West Oak Street. The view of this wall from Church Street
is excellent.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost of the mural is $20,000. The cost is already budgeted
and is reimbursable as described above. Maintenance costs (if any) should
be minimal.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Water Fund, Watershed Grant
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Ruby P ste, Finan�Servic"anager
Richard C. Prima,
Public Works Dire
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APPROVED: _
Blair King, Manager
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