(A) The Public Arts Commission shall 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 that is a source of pride to all residents. The Public Arts Commission will not regulate business signs. Specifically, the Public Arts Commission is entrusted with the following responsibilities:
(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 city funds spent on public art, selection of artists, review of designs, installation of artwork, and the adoption of protocols and other policies as may be deemed necessary. This will not include the installation of business signage or billboards;
(3) Function as the selection committee to direct the recruitment, review, selection, conceptual schematic design, and construction for public art projects. The Public Arts Commission may form a subcommittee of at least two members to oversee the process of public art projects; and
(4) Create and maintain a public art master plan.
(B) The City of Madison Common Council shall approve all policies and procedures adopted by the Public Arts Commission including, but not limited to, any guidelines, enforcement and penalties.
(Ord. 2021-10, passed 8-3-21)