(A) This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Public Art Program."
(B) It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to enhance the aesthetic and cultural value of the city by including works of art on public properties within the city. Benefits of public art are both aesthetic and economic. By increasing the public art offerings throughout the community, the city is committed to developing cultural resources to maintain community well-being. The economic benefits of public art have been identified by the National Endowment for the Arts, which reports that every dollar spent by local government on the arts generates more than $11 from the private sector in ticket sales and philanthropic donations. Further, Americans for the Arts' research revealed that cultural tourists tend to stay longer at their destinations, stay at higher quality hotels, and spend more time and money in restaurants and on retail.
(Ord. 2012-56, passed 7-10-12)