(A) There is hereby created a special fund, to be designated as the "Public Art Fund." This fund shall be a continuing, non-reverting fund, with all balances remaining therein at the end of the year, and such balances shall not revert to the city general funds. The fund shall be contained within the City of Fort Wayne Department of Community Development.
(B) Sources of funding. The primary sources of the Public Art Fund may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Private grants and donations. Arts United may act as a fiscal agent for the receipt of private grants and donations to the Public Art Program.
(2) Public Art Giveback Program. The Public Art Giveback Program is a funding instrument for the Public Art Program based upon contributions from certain city-supported eligible redevelopment projects, as described in § 33.188.
(3) Other municipal contributions or funds. The City of Fort Wayne may choose to dedicate other sources of funds for projects and administration. Such contributions are subject to the standard processes and policies that govern the City of Fort Wayne's budgeting and expenditures.
(C) Uses of funding. The primary uses of the Public Art Fund shall be consistent with the purposes and goals of the Public Art Program as stated in § 33.181.
(D) Limitations and exclusions.
(1) In general, privately-owned artworks will be funded by private contributions, insured by the private owner, and maintained by the private owner.
(2) In general, city-owned artworks may be funded by any source listed in § 33.187(B). City-owned artworks will be insured by the City of Fort Wayne.
(3) In general, the Public Art Fund may not be expended for expenses related to the ongoing operation of the artwork such as electrical, water or mechanical service required to activate or display the artwork(s).
(4) In general, the Public Art Fund may not be spent on land acquisition, professional graphics, mass produced works, works not produced by an artist, artistic details designed by the architect, and reproductions of other works.
(Ord. R-26-18, passed 3-27-18; Am. Ord. G-2-22, passed 3-9-22)