Kelowna City Councillor Mohini Singh wants to make sure the city91裸聊视频檚 new signature sign is designed by a Canadian artist91裸聊视频攁nd only a Canadian artist.
91裸聊视频淚n light of today91裸聊视频檚 environment, where we are supporting our Canadian talent and focusing on made-in-Canada goods, I wondered if there was any appetite to strictly focus on Canadian artists doing the Kelowna sign,91裸聊视频� Singh said at a council meeting on Feb. 24.
But Deputy Mayor Luke Stack quickly pointed out that the city has rules when it comes to awarding contracts.
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City Manager Doug Gilchrist added that most contracts already go to Canadian companies.
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Gilchrist said staff could put together a report on what, if anything, could be changed while staying within the rules.
Singh made it clear that she doesn91裸聊视频檛 want to see the contract go to an American artist.
91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a Kelowna sign. Can we get a Canadian to design the Kelowna sign? I would hate for an American to do it. Maybe a Mexican, maybe a European. In this political environment, that91裸聊视频檚 the appropriate thing to do,91裸聊视频� she said.
Stack acknowledged her concerns but reminded her that policies are in place for a reason.
91裸聊视频淎s the city manager indicated, there is an extremely high chance that this will be a Canadian designer and builder,91裸聊视频� he said.
The city put out a call for design proposals in December 2024 for the new signature sign, which has a budget of $500,000. That covers everything from design and fabrication to installation and permits. The sign will be located in a green space between Stuart Park and the Kelowna Yacht Club.
Construction is expected to start later this year and continue into 2026.