PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESREJECTED

Council Rejects Troll Sculpture Contract with Artist

The Fulton City Council rejected a proposed contract with artist Thomas Dambo to build a large troll sculpture, citing high costs and extensive ancillary obligations. The proposed agreement would have included up to $480,000 for the artwork plus significant travel, lodging, staffing, and a 10-year lease arrangement.

Status
REJECTED
Document date
July 28, 2025
Contract type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Vendor
Dambo, Thomas
Agency
Town of Fulton · IL

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Up to $480,000.00 plus travel, lodging, tools, staff, and other related expenses
Contract type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Contract term
10-year lease for the troll installation
Renewal
Proposed agreement contemplated a 10-year lease of the sculpture with a requirement to renew at the end of the term and the artist retaining rights to move the work.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
city-of-fulton-council-meeting-minutes-july-28-2025_818.md

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Town of Fulton?

Dambo, Thomas was awarded this professional services contract by Town of Fulton, as recorded on July 28, 2025. The contract value is Up to $480,000.00 plus travel, lodging, tools, staff, and other related expenses.

How much is the Dambo, Thomas contract with Town of Fulton worth?

The Dambo, Thomas contract with Town of Fulton is valued at Up to $480,000.00 plus travel, lodging, tools, staff, and other related expenses, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in city-of-fulton-council-meeting-minutes-july-28-2025_818.md (Minutes), dated July 28, 2025 from Town of Fulton. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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