(a) Purpose. The Public Arts and Culture Commission is created and established to administer, promote, facilitate, and oversee the creation of public art projects that will promote the cultural heritage and artistic development of the City, enhance the City's character and identity, contribute to economic development and tourism, add warmth, dignity, beauty and accessibility to public spaces, and expand the experience and participation of citizens with visual arts.
(b) Master Plan. The Public Arts and Culture Commission shall prepare, maintain, and update a Public Art Master Plan which identifies locations for public art in the City of Sandusky and identifies specific performing arts venues or locations for development therefor.
(c) Responsibilities. The Public Arts and Culture Commission, as an advisory body to the City Manager, shall assist in reviewing and recommending for acceptance or rejection, according to criteria described in the Public Art Master Plan, proposed public art projects.
(d) Authorization of Expenditures. The Chair of the Public Arts and Culture Commission and the City Manager shall be required to authorize expenditures of the Public and Cultural Art and Acquisition Fund ("PCAAF") pursuant to the decisions of the Public Arts and Culture Commission, and in full accordance with the City Charter and any requirements thereunder for City Commission final approval.
(Ord. 18-179. Passed 9-10-18.)