§ 35.32 OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF ARTWORK.

   (A)   All artwork acquired with funds from the Art in Public Places Fund, with city funds or with grants procured by the city, or by donation pursuant to this subchapter, §§ 35.27 or 35.28, shall be acquired in the name of, and title shall be held by, the city.

   (B)   All artwork placed on the private property pursuant to §§ 35.25 and 35.26 shall remain the property of the applicant; the obligation to provide all maintenance necessary to preserve the artwork in good condition shall remain with the owner of the site.

      (1)   Maintenance of artwork shall include without limitation: preservation of the artwork in good condition to the satisfaction of the Committee; protection of the artwork against physical defacement, mutilation or alteration; and securing and maintaining insurance to be determined by the city.

      (2)   In addition to all other remedies provided by law, in the event the owner fails to maintain the artwork, upon reasonable notice, the city may perform all necessary repairs, maintenance or secure insurance, and the costs therefor shall become a lien against the real property.

(Prior Code, § 14-318) (Ord. 1015, passed 8-15-2005)