City Council Meeting Date: October 13, 2026
Date: September 30, 2026
To: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
From: Loren Shapiro, AICP, Planning Manager
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
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Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement In An Amount Not To Exceed $223,000.00, With Articulation Art LLC, To Paint The East Side Of The Downtown Silos And The Box Structure Atop Of The Silos Located At 1003 4th Avenue.
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Background:
The City maintains a mural easement for the downtown grain silos at 1003 4th Avenue. Phase I of the mural was completed in 2025. The proposed extension, Phase II, will advance the Downtown Mural Plan and Downtown Carrollton 2025 Master Plan by adding artwork to the east side of the grain tower and the box atop.
The silos are the most prominent structures in Historic Downtown Carrollton and provide a highly visible setting for public art. The portions not currently covered by the mural, including the east side of the grain tower and the box atop, are visible from two Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail lines, South Main Street, and East Belt Line Road. These corridors serve as key gateways into Historic Downtown.
The proposed work will extend the existing floral mural onto the east side of the grain tower (Exhibit B) and add artwork to the front and back of the box atop (Exhibits C and D, respectively). The floral extension will carry the existing mural’s imagery around the structure, while the box artwork will enhance Downtown branding and incorporate railroad-inspired imagery.
Financial Implications:
The cost of the mural will not exceed $223,000.00, with that amount including all necessary materials, labor, administrative, and other costs.
Impact on Community Sustainability:
The mural extension will visually celebrate the community, strengthen Historic Downtown’s identity, and reinforce the silos’ role as a Downtown landmark. The completed artwork will be visible to pedestrians, cyc...
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