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Wm. VERMONT
City Council Resolution
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
PUBLIC ART ON UTILITY BOXES
WHEREAS, the City of South Burlington, Vermont ("City")recognizes the transformative power of art
and importance of art in establishing identity in the public realm; and,
WHEREAS, the City has cooperatively worked with Katie O'Brien-Barritt to facilitate her organizing
artists and volunteers to paint public infrastructure throughout the City; and,
WHEREAS, Katie O'Brien-Barritt, with City and community support has freely given of her time to
paint or organize the painting of numerous boxes within the State right-of-way under a prior permit; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has recognized the immense benefit to the City in terms of beautifying
City streets and involving residents, visitors and artists in the creation and appreciation of art; and
WHEREAS, the Katie O'Brien-Barritt is seeking State of Vermont VTrans authorization to paint utility
boxes on Shelburne Road (Route 7) and Hinesburg Road (Route 116) within the City of South Burlington;
and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has reviewed the locations and application and is in
support of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Burlington City Council hereby supports the
installation of art on utility boxes on Shelburne Road (Route 7) and Hinesburg Road(Route 116).
APPROVED this 20th day of March, 2023.
SOUTH BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
Helen Riehle, Chair Mea:•: ' (ery, Vice Chair
Tim B tt, Clerk 'ernes
Andrew Chalnick
180 Market Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403 1802-846-4107 I www.southburlingtonvt.gov