§ 2-47 APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS THAT ARE STRUCTURED UTILIZING BY-DISTRICT REPRESENTATION.

   (a)   This section shall apply to the following boards and commissions, which are composed of one representative from each city council district and one representative nominated by the mayor:

      (1)   The aviation advisory board;

      (2)   The board of adjustment;

      (3)   The building standards commission;

      (4)   The community development council;

      (5)   The historic and cultural landmarks commission;

      (6)   The library advisory board;

      (7)   The park and recreation advisory board;

      (8)   The plan commission;

      (9)   The pedestrian and bicycle advisory commission;

      (10)   The urban design commission; and

      (11)   The zoning commission.

   (b)   The city councilmember representing a district is entitled to nominate a city resident to each such board or commission with preference given to those residing in the appointing councilmember's district. The mayor is entitled to nominate a resident of the city to each such board or commission. Nominations should be made known at a work session at least one week prior to the business meeting at which the council member or mayor intends to seek action on their nomination.

   (c)   Subject to subsection (b), action on board/commission nominations shall be taken by the entire city council following a motion and second being offered.

   (d)   If any board or commission that is subject to this section has alternate members, nominations for such alternate members shall be brought forward by the mayor based on recommendations from city staff. Nominations for alternate members should be made known at a work session at least one week prior to the business meeting at which action is intended to be taken on the nomination.

(Ord. 26353-08-2023, § 2, passed 8-8-2023)

§§ 2-48—2-55 RESERVED.

DIVISION 2: ART COMMISSION AND PUBLIC ART PROGRAM

Editor’s note:

   Ord. 14794, § 1, adopted October 2, 2001, amended Div. 2, title and §§ 2-56 through 2-61, to read as herein set out. Section 2 of said ordinance repealed former §§ 2-62 through 2-66. See the Code Comparative Table.

§ 2-56 PURPOSES.

   (a)   Fort Worth art commission. The purpose and object of the art commission created by this division is to act as an advisory board to the city council relating to all questions involving public art and the Fort Worth public art program.

   (b)   Fort Worth public art program. The purposes of the Fort Worth public art program are to create an enhanced visual environment for Fort Worth residents, to commemorate the city’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity, to integrate the work of artists into the development of the city’s capital infrastructure improvements, and to promote tourism and economic vitality in the city through the artistic design of public spaces.

(Ord. 14794, § 1, passed 10-2-2001)

§ 2-57 DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this division, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   ART or ARTWORK. Works in any permanent medium or combination of media, produced by artists who are generally recognized by critics and peers as professionals of serious intent and substantial ability.

   CITY OF FORT WORTH PUBLIC ART COLLECTION. All artworks commissioned by the City of Fort Worth through its designated public art program and artworks purchased by or donated to the City of Fort Worth that have been accepted by the City of Fort Worth into its designated public art program.

   PUBLIC ART PLAN or PLAN. The prioritized list of public art projects to be commenced during a fiscal year and the budget to effect it.

(Ord. 14794, § 1, passed 10-2-2001; Ord. 21122-02-2014, § 1, passed 2-11-2014)

§ 2-58 FORT WORTH ART COMMISSION CREATED; COMPOSITION; TERM.

   (a)   There is hereby created the Fort Worth art commission, comprised of nine members appointed by a majority vote of the City Council, with the following composition:

      (1)   Three art professionals, of which at least one must be a practicing artist and at least one a curator;

      (2)   Two design professionals; and

      (3)   Four community representatives.

   (b)   Ex-officio, non-voting members shall be the Fort Worth city manager or that person’s designee, and the director or designee of any City of Fort Worth department with an eligible project included in the Plan. Appointed members of the Fort Worth art commission shall serve without compensation. Terms shall be as prescribed in this Article for city boards and commissions. When any vacancies occur on the Fort Worth art commission by reason of death, resignation or other cause, such vacancies shall be filled in the manner provided for original appointment for the unexpired term.

(Ord. 14794, § 1, passed 10-2-2001; Ord. 21122-02-2014, § 2, passed 2-11-2014)

§ 2-59 POWERS AND DUTIES.

   The Fort Worth art commission shall advise and make recommendations to the Fort Worth city council regarding the public art program concerning the following matters:

   (a)   Administration of the public art program, including the qualifications of the entity and the scope of services necessary to administer the program;

   (b)   Public art policies and procedures;

   (c)   Artist selection juries and process;

   (d)   Commission and placement of artworks;

   (e)   Maintenance and removal of artworks; and

   (f)   Preparation of the recommendations for the annual public art plan.

(Ord. 14794, § 1, passed 10-2-2001)