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← Thursday, May 21, 2026

Item 2 Passed 9-0

In plain language — from the agenda backup

The Council would greenlight a deal with artist Jessica Bell to create public artwork for the St. John Site Redevelopment as part of the city's Art in Public Places program. The agreement would not exceed $235,000, funded through the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.

The official agenda language

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.

"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

What got said

The roll call

Approved on Consent 9-0

  • Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
  • Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Absent
  • Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
  • José Velásquez D3 Yes
  • José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
  • Ryan Alter D5 Yes
  • Krista Laine D6 Yes
  • Mike Siegel D7 Yes
  • Paige Ellis D8 Yes
  • Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
  • Marc Duchen D10 Yes

Agenda PDF Legistar Official votes