Credit: SuppliedA City of Perth councillor wants plans for a public art project at the Mitchell Freeway underpass off the board, saying it is “non-essential” spending while the city faces millions of dollars in lost revenue and unbudgeted costs. “I do want to add that the special council meeting is the appropriate place to consider the budget. “To keep rates low and tackle cost-of-living pressures, we must be prudent with ratepayer funds and push discretionary project costs into the future.” Camera Icon Unbudgeted costs presented in Cr Catherine Lezer’s reasoning. Credit: City of PerthIn response to the motion, city officers recommended against delaying the project, highlighting the risks associated with it.