The Department shall seek and obtain community input regarding each Public Art Program project through the following methods:
(a) discussion with the alderman of the ward or aldermen of the wards in which a project is contemplated, for assistance in identifying: (i) local organizations and institutions, such as homeowners' associations, residents' associations, chambers of commerce, block clubs, arts organizations, historical societies, and other organizations and institutions, that may be especially interested in or affected by the contemplated project; (ii) local residents and business owners who may be interested in or affected by the project; (iii) local history; and (iv) other concerns and interests that may be considered in developing the project;
(b) direct contact with local organizations and institutions concerning the project; and
(c) two or more public forums at which interested organizations, institutions and individuals may seek information, and provide input on the contemplated project. Forums convened under this subsection shall occur only after notice to the local alderman and to identified local associations and institutions. The notice shall include the date, time, place and a statement of the purpose of the forum, as well as a description of the location and nature of the construction, renovation or site improvement work that will include a public art component. Forums shall be convened either in offices of the Department or in the ward in which the project is to be located; provided, however, that if the project is to be located in more than one ward, forums may be convened in any such ward after issuance of the required notice. Forums shall be scheduled with consideration for the anticipated timetable of the project and of related construction, renovation, or site improvement work. Prior to the commissioning or purchasing of an artwork, and to the extent practicable, one forum shall be scheduled in order to discuss preliminary matters including the types of artwork that may be appropriate to the community and any related construction, renovation or site improvement work, and an additional forum shall be convened in order to discuss proposed artwork and to solicit community feedback in advance of final selection of any artist or artwork.
Nothing in this section is intended to prevent the Department from receiving inquiries, information, suggestions, or opinions in any manner not listed herein.
(Added Coun. J. 1-15-20, p. 13038, § 2)