(A) On behalf of the City of Decatur, to encourage, conduct, sponsor or co-sponsor public programs to further the development and public awareness of, and interest in, the fine and performing arts and cultural experiences of Decatur;
(B) Provide recommendations to the Mayor and Common Council for possible city sponsored cultural, historical and artistic endeavors and projects and to act as a representative to the community in such matters;
(C) Solicit and distribute funds through donations, grants and other support to further expand the arts, culture and historical services and programs available to citizens of Decatur and members of the Decatur community;
(D) Develop and maintain a collection of Public Art that is of the highest quality, that encompasses a broad aesthetic range reflecting the city and the minds of its citizens, that improves the quality of life in the area, that is accessible to all individuals and is a source of pride to all residents. Specifically:
(1) Develop, adopt, and administer policies and procedures pertaining to the planning, selection, placement, maintenance, relocation, and deaccessioning of Public Art that is located on public or publicly controlled land or in public facilities;
(2) Develop, adopt, and administer policies and procedures regarding the use of funds, selection of artists, review of design, installation of artwork, and the adoption of protocols and other policies as may be deemed necessary;
(3) Ensure the effective collaboration on Public Art Projects among artists, architects, landscape architects, engineers and other design professionals;
(4) With input and feedback from the public, create and maintain a Public Art Master Plan, updating and amending as necessary;
(5) To take such other actions as the Mayor and Common Council may direct from time to time.
(Ord. 2019-7, passed 7-16-2019)