(a) Accounting. The Public and Cultural Art and Acquisition Fund ("PCAAF") shall be funded on an annual basis with the use of general funds. One percent (1%) of the total admissions tax received from the previous year shall be used as the formula for establishing the budget for the PCAAF. The PCAAF is a separate, special fund as part of the City's overall finances into which public art donations and funding are deposited, transferred and used for acquisition, commissioning, performance, exhibition and conservation of public art as recommended by the Public Arts and Culture Commission and approved by the City Manager.
(b) Developer Contributions. The Chief Development Officer shall develop and institute a process whereby developers of new City or non-City initiated, construction or redevelopment projects are educated about the City's Public Arts and Culture Commission, as well as the value of public art to the City of Sandusky.
(c) Use of PCAAF. PCAAF funds may be authorized for the following purposes:
1. Artist fees and artist travel related to the training, education and performance of art open to the general public;
2. Artists fees and artist travel and expenses that are related to the City's commission or purchase of public art;
3. Purchase of equipment to be used in performing arts;
4. Leasing of equipment and space for education, practice and performance;
5. Studies and planning documents to further the arts;
6. Promotion and marketing of activities associated with educational activities and performances;
7. Fabrication, storage, and installation of a commissioned work of art;
8. Acquisition of existing work of art;
9. Fees associated with the lease of works of art for temporary display;
10. Required permits and insurance during the fabrication and installation of the public art per contract;
11. Project consultants and contracted services;
12. Curatorial services;
13. Public art planning services;
14. Documentation and interpretive plaques;
15. Publicity for public art projects;
16. Education and outreach, including symposia and special events;
17. Conservation and non-routine maintenance of works in the City of Sandusky Public Art Collection; and
18. Any other expense the City Manager approves in writing.
(d) Non-use of PCAAF. PCAAF funds may not be used for:
1. Mass produced work, with the exception of limited edition controlled by the artist;
2. Professional graphics;
3. Routine maintenance; and
4. City of Sandusky staff costs.
(e) PCAAF Annual Report. Each year the City Manager or designee shall assist the Public Arts and Culture Commission in preparing an annual report to be presented to the City Commission which provides for a detailed accounting of all PCAAF monies raised and all monies spent and/or earmarked for future expenditures.
(Ord. 18-179. Passed 9-10-18.)