To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Board of Supervisors, County Executive’s Office
Staff Name and Phone Number: McCall Miller (707) 565-2431
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
Supervisorial District(s): First and Fourth
Title:
Title
Highway 116 Roundabout Art Project Funding
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
A) Authorize a Budget Resolution to allocate $90,000 to Creative Sonoma for the purposes of administering the Highway 116 Roundabout Art Project:
i) $70,000 from First District Community Investment District Priorities Funds
ii) $20,000 from Fourth District Infrastructure Funds
B) Make a finding that the proposed expenditures are necessary to meet the social needs of the population of the county pursuant to Government Code section 26227.
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Executive Summary:
This item seeks the Board’s authorization to allocate $70,000 of First District Community Investment District Priorities Funds and $20,000 of Fourth District Infrastructure Funds to Creative Sonoma for the purposes of administering the Highway 116 Roundabout Art Project.
This funding will contribute to the design and installation of public art for the roundabout, serving as a welcoming gateway to Sonoma Valley. Community fundraising is underway to support an appropriate budget for a project of this scale. Creative Sonoma is suited to manage the project, including implementing community engagement, establishing project criteria, facilitating artist selection, and final design award.
Discussion:
This item seeks the Board’s authorization to allocate: $70,000 from First District Community Investment District Priorities Funds; and $20,000 of District 4 Infrastructure Funds, totaling $90,000 to Creative Sonoma for the purposes of managing the Highway 116 Roundabout Art Project.
The roundabout was completed in 2025 by Caltrans in conjunction with Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authorities (SCTCA), improving safety, traffic flow, and bicycle and pedestrian access at the intersection of Highways 116 and 121. The area is viewed by the community as an entry point to the Sonoma Valley, a rich cultural and agricultural region in Sonoma County’s First Supervisorial District.
Creative Sonoma has managed several public art initiatives to date including the Fire Memorial Project and has developed procedures to support projects like this. For the roundabout project, Creative Sonoma will serve as project manager, including:
• Collaborating with existing community group related to fundraising and project goals
• Implementing community engagement
• Establishing project criteria
• Facilitating artist selection, final design and installation
• Overseeing all project expenditures
• In collaboration with Sonoma Public Infrastructure, negotiating and contracting with Caltrans for use of the roundabout
• Owning and maintaining the art after completion
Activities performed utilizing Community Investment Program and Infrastructure funds provide public benefits that serve important community needs under Government Code Section 26227.
Strategic Plan:
N/A
Racial Equity:
Was this item identified as an opportunity to apply the Racial Equity Toolkit?
No
Prior Board Actions:
March 3, 2026 - Awarded FY 25-26 Tourism Impact Fund Grant Awards
June 13, 2023 - Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Hearings allocating Community Infrastructure Funds
Fiscal Summary
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Expenditures |
FY25-26 Adopted |
FY26-27 Projected |
FY27-28 Projected |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$90,000 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
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Total Expenditures |
$90,000 |
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Funding Sources |
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General Fund/WA GF |
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State/Federal |
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Fees/Other |
Fund 11015: $2,041.82 Fund 11016: $67,958.18 |
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Use of Fund Balance |
$20,000 |
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General Fund Contingencies |
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Total Sources |
$90,000 |
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Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
During the FY 2023-24 Budget Hearings, the Board of Supervisors set aside $4 million each for Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5. Use of $20,000 in District 4 Infrastructure Funds is requested with this item. There is sufficient fund balance remaining for this activity. District Priorities Funds (Community Investment Funds and Tourism Impact Funds) are included in the FY 25-26 budget.
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
N/A
Attachments:
Budget Resolution
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
None