(A) With the exception of art works to be placed in museums or art galleries, the Arts and Culture Commission shall have the responsibility to review all works of art to become the property of or placed upon property owned by the city.
(B) The Arts and Culture Commission shall have the responsibility to review publicly owned property for the purposes of consideration for the display of public art. The Arts and Culture Commission shall recommend to the City Council the establishment of general guidelines for site selection, and maintenance program(s) for ensuring the structural integrity and aesthetic quality of the site and any work of art, including the removal of any work of art.
(C) The Arts and Culture Commission shall have the responsibility to pursue sources of public funding for arts and cultural education, design competitions, special events and the like, that may be necessary to advance the objectives of the Arts and Culture Commission. In fulfilling these duties, the Arts and Culture Commission may seek assistance from the City Manager or their designee and others for the completion of applications for grants, scholarships and other sources of public funding, including the administration of the funds. The city may also accept private donations and gifts to advance the goals, objectives and duties of the Arts and Culture Commission.
(D) It shall also be the responsibility of the Arts and Culture Commission to increase public awareness and promote education of the importance of public art as an enrichment of the quality of life for the residents, business owners, employees and visitors to the city.
(Ord. 515, passed 6-13-2005; Am. Ord. passed 8-10-2021)