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Agenda Subject: Art in Public Places Policy Date: 1/5/2010
Department: Parks, Arts & Attachments: Resolution 4546 and Budget Impact: Recreation Art in Public Places Policy and
Procedure
Administrative Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution 4546
Background Summary:
City Council has determined that public art is a crucial element of public health and welfare; and that
public arts foster economic development, revitalizes urban areas and improves the overall business
climate and sense of community. Percent for art was discussed at the council committee level at several
meetings over the past year. The first step towards percent for art was Resolution 4323, which was
approved by the City Council on March 17, 2008.
Resolution 4546 replaces Resolution 4323, which originally established a percent for the arts program for public facilities. The primary purpose of this resolution is to instruct the
Mayor and staff to include a
budget for public artworks in the amount of one percent of a capital project budget and to define the
appropriate application of these funds. The approval to proceed on any one project is subject to the
terms of the "Art in Public Places Policy and Procedure" document. Resolution 4546 defines capital
projects and how percent for art shall be applied.
Resolution 4546 and the "Art in Public Places Policy and Procedure" document were reviewed by both the Public Works Committee and the Planning and Community Development Committee.
Staff requests that Council enact Resolution 4546.
R-0119-1
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
® Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&0
❑ Airport ❑ Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor ❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv. ❑ Finance ❑ Parks
❑ Human Services ®Planning & CD ❑ Fire ❑ Planning
❑ Park Board ❑Public Works ❑ Legal ❑ Police ❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑Public Works ❑ Human Resources
❑ Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing I l
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Councilmember: Norman Staff: McKni ht
Meeting Date: 1/19/2010 Item Number:
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CITY OF AUBURN
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
POLICY& PROCEDURE
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cast bronze Game Farm Park
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Table of Contents
SECTION PAGE
Auburn Public Places Program Overview 3
Auburn Art in Public Places Policy, Procedure & Guidelines
• Introduction 4
• Definition of PublicArt inAuburn 4
• Accession and Deaccession of Public Artworks 7
• Art Selection Process 10
• Public Art Collection Management 15
Three-year Public Artwork Development Plan
• Introduction 18
• Public Placesfor PublicArtworks 18
• Unifying Themes 19
• Qualifying Capital Projects 19
Administrative Flow Chart 20
Resolution 4546: Percent for Art
Ordinance 6243: Privately Developed Public Artworks
Overview 24
Sample Brochure 25
Proposed Amendments 26
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AUBURN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PUBLIC ART INAUBURN -Definition, Mission & Purpose
Definition
From Wikipedia.com: The term "public art" properly refers to works of art in any media that has
been planned and executed with the specific intention of being sited or staged in the physical
public domain, usually outside and accessible to all.
The City of Auburn has been acquiring outstanding works of public artfordisplay in public
buildings, gathering places, streetscapes and parks since 1988. The growing collection is a civic
resource, diverse in expression and form, and an integral part of everyday life for residents and
visitors to Auburn.
"Public art can express civic values, enhance the environment, transform a
landscape, heighten our awareness, or question our assumptions. Placed in a public
site, this art is therefore for everyone, a form of collective community expression-
from the once celebrated but now unrecognized general on a horse, to the abstract
sculpture. "
Mission
The "Vision/Mission" statement for the program, written by the Auburn Arts Commission, states:
Created in 1988 as part of the City of Auburn Arts Commission's roster of multi-disciplinary
cultural arts programs, Art in Public Places Program is a municipally sponsored and
administered public art program. Auburn's Art in Public Places Program is the thread that connects art, people and place. The program seeks to draw residents and visitors together; to
echo a sense of time and place; and to enrich the experience that is distinctively Auburn.
Through the acquisition of original artworks of definable artistic and aesthetic merit, and the
maintenance of the established collection, the program is an integral component of the City's
intent to sustain Auburn as a vital place to live, work and visit.
Purpose
From its inception, the public art program has operated without written policy, procedure,
guidelines, or master plan for continued development, or maintenance. In 2007, the Cultural
Arts Staff, Arts Commission and Planning and Community Development Council Committee
began a process of drafting a comprehensive plan, policy and legal directives to ensure the Art
in Public Places program continues to grow, evolve, and remain sustainable. The purpose of
this document is to address these issues.
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AUBURN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
POLICY, PROCEDURE & GUIDELINES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The following Art in Public Places Policy & Procedure is an administrative document
whose purpose is to delineate the City of Auburn's policy and procedures for the following:
2.0 Definition of "Public Artwork in Auburn"
3.0 AccessionlDeaccession of Artworks
4.0 Art Selection Process
5.0 Maintenance of Artworks
2.0 DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC ARTWORK IN AUBURN"
The commonly accepted definition of public artwork is: "Any work of art that is created by
an artist to be sited in a public space." Public art can take a variety of forms and be
incorporated into the very design of a building or object, such as: a manhole cover,
paving pattern, lighting, seating, building facade, kiosk, gate, fountain, or play equipment. Public artists work in all kinds of mediums: bronze, engraving, carving,
fresco, mobile, collage, mosaic, tapestry, photograph, drawing, or earthwork, to name a
few. Public art can be permanent ortemporary.
The following are the recommendations of the City of Auburn Arts Commission as
to what can be considered "public art" in Auburn:
2.1 City of Auburn Commissioned Original Artworks: A unique work of art,
specifically designed for, or integral to the site for which it is to be permanently
displayed. Commissioned artwork types include:
2.1.1 Integrated Artwork: This type of project allows the artists} work to be
integrated into environmental and or architectural design. Artists are
included a member of the design team (architects, engineers, landscape
architects, etc) in the first stages of conceptualizing aproject, but are
contracted separately. They report to both the capital project lead and the
cultural arts staff. The artist(s) remain on contract as artwork project
manager through fabrication and installation.
This type of art project is often able to capture construction costs, which allows the artist to extend their budget for the project. These credits are
not considered an addition to the approved budget, nor have any cash
value. Funding for this type of project is provided forthis type of project
through Resolution No. 4546--Percent for Art.
EXAMPLES: Mnemosyne's Opus in the Auburn Library, and the art
project in progress for Auburn Community Center.
2.1.2 Later Phase, orNon-Integrated Artwork: This type of project is typically
designed after-the-fact, or separately from a capital or environmental
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project. Artists work independently, but typically are directed to create a
"site specific" work that compliments or reflects the sight in which the
artwork will be displayed. From 1988 to 2007, funding for this type of
project was appropriated out of Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) of a
maximum of $30,000 per project. Since 2007, two projects received
approved funding through a special budget request approval process.
EXAMPLES: A majority of Auburn's public art collection is considered a
later phase, Non-Integrated project. Very good examples of this are the
two cemetery art works: Pioneer Cemetery Gate and The Long Look (across from Mountain View Cemetery).
2.2 Non-Commissioned or OtherArtworks: Not all art work must be specifically
commissioned to be a part of a public art program. The following are
recommended types of other public artworks:
2.2.1 Temporary Art Work Displays -These projects are not commissioned,
permanent or integrated; they are stand-alone pieces. Typically, several
artworks are acquired together, either from one artist or several. Artworks
are leased or are loaned for a determined length of time, typically for several months up to one year. A theme is typically used, or a specific
locale where the artworks will be displayed. Other criterion can be
determined as to the type and scale of artworks, whether the artworks are
for sale or not, are part of an outdoor gallery or pedestrian walk-way, etc.
Costs for temporary projects do not always include design and/or
fabrication, but may include a lease agreement, shipping and/or
installation.
EXAMPLES: City of Burien B/IOS Art Project; Puyallup Public Art Gallery,
LaConnor and Mercer Island Public Art Walk Galleries.
2.2.2 Other Temporary Art Projects -Public artworks do not have to be
literally defined as a static display, or an installation of a long duration,
such as six or more months. The following may also be examples of
temporary public art displays.
1 }Limited-time temporary displays, designed to be installed for only a few
hours (Example: A participatory sidewalk chalk art competition; Giant
Black Toobs at ArtRageous)
2} "Site specific" performances, which are those performances that tap
into surrounding environment, inside or outside, as the "stage." (Example:
4Culture's Site Specific Network of performing artists who present a wide
variety of performance "installations.')
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2.2.3 Portable or Rotating Art Works -Typically, these are artworks in 2-
Dimensional media (a framed painting, for example} that would be sited
inside public buildings. These artworks are not always permanently sited
in one location, but rotated (hence, "portable") to other similar public
buildings in orderto maximize exposure of the location. These works
could be acquired through a purchase award program, donation, or paid
through Public Art Capital Improvement fund (ref. Res. 4546).
EXAMPLE: Inland #17, located in the Justice Center
2.2.4 Gifts orponations -Works of art in any dimension or medium are
occasionally offered as donations to a City. However, In order to ensure
the quality of the collection and relationship to the public art's program
purpose, these works must undergo the same Accession process (see
3.0 Accession and Deaccession of Public Artworks} and adhere to the
same procedures and approvals as any new commissioned art work in
orderto be considered part of the collection. ~
EXAMPLE: Bicyclist Near Isaac Evans Park, Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse
2.2.5 Privately Developed andlor Community Art Projects: Private
developers and neighborhoods or communities that decide to
commemorate events or develop local amenities with a public artwork
should be encouraged. Ordinance No. 6323 outlines guidelines for
developers to use and encourages them to consult with Cultural Arts Staff
and Arts Commission in the development of their project. These projects
can be either permanent or temporary.
EXAMPLE: Pike Place Market Pigs on Parade is a temporary Community
Art Project. The mural on the eastside of A-1 Collision is a
Community/Privately Developed project with assistance by City of
Auburn.
2.3 What Does Not Constitute, or Qualify as "Public Art" in Auburn: The Arts
Commission recommends the following list of items that would not qualify for a
public art project:
1 }Any site or art work that is not accessible, or in view by the general public. For
example, the court yard of an apartment complex that is only accessible to
tenants and/or owners, or "Staff/Authorized Personnel Only" areas of public
buildings.
2} Memorials -The Parks Board has established policy regarding Memorials.
3} Wayfinding -The City has established Ordinances} regarding wayfinding and signage.
~ Not all gifted artworks will meet the Accession criterion. Therefore, it is the Arts Commission's recommendation that the City
establish an adjunct Gift Acceptance Policy, separate from the Public Art Program that defines the terms under which the City
Council or Mayor may accept gifts on the behalf of the City.
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3.0 ACCESSION AND DEACCESSION OF PUBLIC ARTWORKS
The "accession" of artwork is the official policy and procedure of acquisitioning, or
acquiring new public artworks as part of the City's art collection and ownership. The
"deaccession" of artwork is the official policy, terms and conditions under which an
artwork can be relocated or removed from City property.
3.1 Accession of Artwork
The purpose of "accessioning" artwork into a public art collection is to apply
professional standards of care, display, and maintenance over the life of the
artwork, or until the artwork is no longer displayable and is "deaccessioned"frnm the collection.
3.1.1 All artworks must adhere to and be acquired through the Public Art
Selection Process (ref. 4.0 Art Selection Process) before formal
accession into the City of Auburn Art in Public Places Program
3.1.2 Artworks will be accessioned into the Auburn Public Art Program only
upon completion of the commissioning or purchasing contract (Artist
Agreement).
3.1.3 The artist's signed contract transferring title for the artwork and clearly
defining the rights and responsibilities of all parties will accompany every
acquisition.
3.2 Deaccession of Artwork
The deaccession of artwork is the removal of an artwork from the Auburn Public
Art Program. This includes the removal of the artwork from its public site,
removal from the maintenance cycle, and moving of records, both hard copy and
electronic, into a Deaccessioned Collection file.
3.2.1 Monies dedicated to the acquisition and maintenance of artworks do not
qualify for costs associated with deaccession of artwork. All costs
associated with the deaccession of any artwork will be approved through
Special Budget or Budget Adjustment Request on aper-project basis.
3.2.2 An artwork may not be deaccessioned based on content, subject matter
or use of materials. It is assumed the artwork, in order to be
"accessioned," must first be vetted through approved Public Art Selection
and Accession process which outlines such issues before the artwork is
approved for development, fabrication, installation and accession into the Public Art Program.
Artworks established as part of the Auburn Public Art Program prior to
approval of this policy cannot be excluded from the terms of deaccession
as outlined in this policy.
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3.2.3 An artwork may be considered for deaccession only under the following
conditions:
3.2.3.1 Theft of the artwork.
3.2.3.2 Damage beyond reasonable repair, and/or artwork is damaged
to the extent that it no longer represents the artist's intent,
and/or it is damaged to the extent that the expenses of
restoration and repair are found to equal or exceed current market value of the artwork.
3.2.3.3 Portable artwork is not, or is only rarely, on display due to lack
of a suitable site.
3.2.3.4 For site-integrated orsite-specific artworks, the site for which
the artwork was specifically created is structurally or otherwise
altered and can no longer accommodate the artwork, is made
publicly inaccessible as a result of new construction,
demolition, or security enhancement, or has its surrounding
environment altered in a way that significantly and adversely
impacts the artwork.
3.2.3.5 For site-integrated orsite-specific artworks, the site for which the artwork was specifically created is sold or acquired by an
entity other than City of Auburn.
3.2.3.6 There exists a documented history of incidents} that shows
the artwork is a threat to public safety.
3.2.3.7 The artist legally exercises the Right of Disassociation granted
by the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990, preventing the use of
his or her name as the creator of the artwork.
3.2.3.8 The artwork requires excessive maintenance to the extent that
the expenses are found to equal or exceed current market
value of the artwork. 3.2.3.9 The City wishes to replace the artwork with another work by
the same artist.
3.2.3.10 At the time of accessioning, if complete information on the
provenance of the artwork is not available, or more information
has since become available, indicating that the artwork does
not meet accession or art selection criteria.
3.2.4 Process of Deaccession: At the conclusion of the annual Maintenance
Survey, staff will prepare a recommendation for deaccession of artworks,
if any, from the Collection for review and evaluation by the Auburn Arts
Commission for recommendation to Mayor and City Council for action. At a regularly scheduled Art Commission meeting, the Cultural Arts Staff will
present reports on artworks to consider for deaccession. The Commission
may decide to seek additional information and/or designate an advisory
panel composed of visual arts and other qualified professionals, to review
staff recommendation. The report will include:
3.2.4.1 Reasons for the suggested deaccession accompanied by such
other documentation and information as may be relevant.
3.2.4.2 Acquisition method, cost, and estimated current market value.
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3.2.4.3 Documentation of correspondence with the artist regarding the
above.
3.2.4.4 Photo documentation of site conditions, if applicable.
3.2.4.5 In the case of damage, a report that documents the original
cost of the artwork, estimated market value, and the estimated
cost of repair.
3.2.4.6 In the case of theft, an official police report and a report
prepared by the agency responsible for the site of the loss.
3.2.4.7 Artists whose work is being considered for deaccession shall be notified by mail using the current address provided by the
artist. In the event the artist disagrees with the decision of the
City of Auburn to deaccession their artwork, the artist may
request reconsideration of the deaccession. This request must
be filed in writing within 30 days of the Art Commission's
deaccession recommendation to Mayor and Council and
subsequent notification of such to the artist. The artist's
request for reconsideration must be based on information that
was not considered during the Commission's meeting on the
deaccession.
3.2.5 Decision to deaccess artwork: The decision to remove an artwork is the
result review and evaluation of the Arts Staff report by the Auburn Arts
Commission for recommendation to Mayor and City Council for action.
Upon this decision to deaccess artwork, the Commission will consider
what action should betaken, with priority given to public benefit of the
Collection. Every step will be taken to arrive at a mutual balance between
observing the rights of the artist and public benefit. Actions in order of
priority:
3.2.5.1 Trade through artist, gallery, museum, or other institutions for one or more other artwork(s) of comparable value by the same
artist.
3.2.5.2 Long term/indefinite/permanent loan to museum collection or
governmental agency.
3.2.5.3 Sale through art auction, art gallery, dealer, or direct bidding
by individuals. The original artist shall have first right of refusal
to purchase his or her artwork at its current market value. Any
pre-existing contractual agreements between the artist and the
City of Auburn regarding resale shall be honored.
3.2.5.4 In special situations, the City of Auburn can negotiate the
transfer of ownership an artwork to another entity. For site- integrated orsite-specific artworks, when the site for which the
artwork was specifically created is sold or acquired by an
entity other than City of Auburn, the ownership of the artwork
can transfer to that entity. Artwork in the Public Art Collection
should be in excellent condition, ready to exhibit and continue
to reflect the artist's original intent. Should the artwork selected
for transfer need to be repaired cleaned, or restored, the
negotiated transfer will include conservation provisions and,
unless negotiated otherwise, the receiving entity pays for the
restoration. The receiving entity should have an art plan that
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defines their commitment to the artist and the continued care
of the artwork.
3.2.5.5 The Personal Property and Inventory Control for the City will
be notified afterthe City Council's action regarding
deaccessioned artworks.
3.2.5.6 All proceeds from the sale of any artwork from the City of
Auburn Art in Public Places Program shall be deposited in the
Public Art Capital Fund. Funds from artwork sales may be
used in the manner consistent with the enabling policy forthe Public Art Program.
3.2.5.7 The artwork, or its remains, shall be disposed of by the City of
Auburn, or its agents, upon final deaccession action. It is the
obligation of the City of Auburn to ensure that all disposals
with regard to the Collection be formally and publicly
conducted and adequately documented.
3.2.5.8 A permanent record of the artwork's inclusion in the City of
Auburn Public Art Collection, and reasons for its removal, shall
be maintained in a Deaccessioned Collection file, and will be
kept as a separate section of the City of Auburn Art in Public
Places Program records. 3.2.5.9 No artworks shall be sold or traded to staff of the City of
Auburn or members of the City of Auburn Arts Commission or
City Council, consistent with City of Auburn conflict of interest
policies.
4.0 ART SELECTION PROCESS
The persons assigned the task and responsibility to select a public art project, a site for
a public artwork and the artist, or artist team for a public art project for the City of Auburn
will adhere to the following policy and procedures.
4.1 Identify Opportunity For Public Art
On an annual basis, the City of Auburn Arts Commission will submit a list of
potential sites and/or opportunities for a public artwork. The tools and process
used to identify opportunity for artwork are defined by the following:
1 }Resolution No.4323-Percent for Art
2} Ordinance No. 6243-Privately Developed Public Artworks Guidelines
3} Art in Public Places Program Vision and Mission
4} Public Artwork Three-to-Five Year Plan (in pro. ress ~
Cultural Arts Staff will confirm available budget for each proposed site and/or art project and timing of when funds will be available for qualifying projects under
Res. No. 4323 orthrough General Fund appropriation. The timing of funds will
dictate when art projects can be initiated.
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4.2 Site Evaluation For Artwork
The Arts Commission Public Art Committee will outline the goals for an art
project, including goals outlined by the participating City department, if
applicable. The Committee will make its recommendation to the Arts Commission
who will, in turn, make recommendation to Mayor and City Council for action. Site
selection should include the following:
4.2.1 Appropriateness of the artwork to the site shall be considered in respect
to Art in Public Places vision, mission and goals, including but not limited
to its social, cultural, historical and physical context, potential community
partnership and relationship to the Public Art Collection as a whole.
4.2.2 A site must be in an area that is open and freely accessible to the public,
or displayed in a mannerwhich otherwise provides public viewing.
4.2.3 Complete dimensions of the site area or site plans, including existing and
proposed buildings and structures; existing and proposed street
dedications and improvements thereon, including the location and nature of all street improvements in the public right-of-way; easements; location
of all utility services; existing and proposed yards and spaces between
buildings and structures.
4.2.4 If applicable, a landscape plan showing the location of the trees and
shrubs (proposed to be removed, retained, or installed), the amount,
height, type, and location of landscaped areas, planting beds, and plant
materials, and provisions for irrigation; existing and proposed walls,
fences, and landscaping, including the location, height, area, color,
nature, and type of design and material composition forwallsand fences
4.2.5 If applicable, all existing and proposed lighting, including the location and
general nature of both off-site and on-site lighting, the proposed intensity
thereof, and the diffusion thereof.
4.2.6 Integrated artwork sites must include architectural drawings, renderings,
or sketches showing all elevations of the proposed buildings, structures.
4.2.7 The committee must also establish an appropriate method of Accession,
which can include open competition, invitation, or direct purchase and/or
"type" of artwork (permanent vs. temporary; two-dimensional vs. three-
dimensional).
4.2.8 Based upon the budget, the committee will develop a realistic project
scope, and determine if the budget is sufficient to warrant advertising for
artists locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.
4.2.9 Prepare and oversee the writing, printing and distribution of the project
prospectus.
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4.3 Art Project Selection
Art selection is, in part, a subjective process. The value of every work of art is in
the eye, ear and soul of the individual viewing it. A single work of art can
engender a wide range of responses in the population viewing it. Because of this,
members of the Review Panel must, at all times, remember that they represent
the public. They should understand these issues and strive to maintain a balance
in their selection of art works.
The selection process recognizes the First Amendment, which promises freedom
of expression. The City of Auburn reserves the right to not select any artwork at
the point of accession if it is determined not reflect the values of the community
or meet all requirements outlined in the Public Art Plan and Art in Public Places
vision, mission and goals.
Once a site or capital project and funds have been approved by Mayor and City
Council, the Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Staffwill do the following:
4.3.1 Draft a Project Timeline, budget and scope of work in consultation with
other City departments or private entities where required or applicable.
4.3.2 Draft a Call to Artists for application forthe project using one of a variety
of methods most appropriate to the specific project (Open Call, Invite
Only, Call for Proposal, Call for Qualifications).
4.3.3 Create a selection review panel who will serve on the panel for the
duration of one project of up to seven members appointed by Cultural
Arts Staff and Arts Commission. This panel will include a member of the
Arts Commission, a working artist (preferably a public artist), a community
"stakeholder" (preferably a person with a direct association to the proposed project, or project site) , an architect or engineerfrom the
capital project's design team (where applicable), City staff representative
from the department with the qualifying project (where applicable), City
Council Member (where applicable} and at least (2) alternates. The
Cultural Arts Staff will serve as non-voting moderator and will make
recommendation when appropriate. The selection review panel will:
4.3.3.1 Work within the project parameters established by the project
budget, project location, and goals for artwork as approved.
4.3.3.2 Be responsible for reviewing artist proposals. ,approve artists
and/or art selections by a majority vote and present the
recommendations to the Arts Commission.
4.3.3.3 Select works of art or proposed commissions that are
technically feasible to produce and display.
4.3.3.4 In the case of selecting an artist to serve on a design team, the
committee must determine whether the artist has the
necessary experience desired to make a positive contribution
to the project.
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4.3.3.5 Reserve the option of making no selection if the panel
determines proposals do not meet acceptable requirements
outlined in the ProspectuslCall to Artist. In such a case, the
panel must provide a recommendation of how alternately to
proceed, either by re-opening the Call, or by some other
method of accession that will meet the requirements outlined
in the Project Timeline.
4.4 Art Selection Criteria
Artworks may be acquired through a variety of methods, which include, but are
not limited to: Commission of a new artwork, purchase of existing works, gift to
collection and temporary loan. Each method must follow similar criteria in order
to become a part of the Art in Public Places Program.
4.4.1 Accepted works of art shall be of exceptional quality and enduring value
as determined by the Cultural Arts Staff, Arts Commission and, if the City contracts with an Independent Entity, by the Independent Entity. Artistic
excellence represents the artists' aesthetic vision, practical skill and
competence, and whose work can generally be considered an example of
artistic excellence. The definition of artistic excellence changes over time,
but the collection should always be representative of the best examples
available.
4.4.2 All works of art must adhere to the Public Art Plan and Art in Public
Places vision, mission and goals.
4.4.3 The composition of the artwork shall be of a permanent type of material in
order to be durable against vandalism, theft and weather, and require a
reasonable level of maintenance.
4.4.4 Any artwork shall be related in terms of scale, material, form and content
to immediate and adjacent buildings and landscaping so that it
complements the site and surrounding environment.
4.4.5 The artwork shall be designed and constructed by persons experienced in
the production of such artwork and recognized by critics or by peers as
one who produces works of art.
4.4.6 Non-commissioned artworks must be authenticated as original and
created by the artist forwhom it is attributed to. Non-commissioned works
may bean authorized reproduction of an original, if deemed appropriate
by Review Panel and Arts Commission forthe scope of the art project.
Unauthorized copies or reproductions are not acceptable. Incases where
the authenticity of a piece can reasonably be questioned, it must be
authenticated before accession.
4.4.7 The artwork shall be consistent with the scope of project recommendation of the relevant City department, Arts Commission and subsequent
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approval by the City Council.
4.5 Commissioned artworks must gothrough atwo-phased process, the first being
the presentation of proposed concept(s) and the second when the design has
been decided.
4.5.1 Each phase will be reviewed first by Selection Review Panel for
recommendation to the Arts Commission and then presentation to the
appropriate Council Committee(s) who will recommend for Council action.
4.5.2 As conditions, market shifts and other extenuating circumstances arise,
design alterations may become necessary. Any significant and necessary
alteration after design approval by Council must be reviewed for approval
by the City.
4.6 "Non-commissioned" artworks may qualify to be a part of the City's Public Art
Collection. Acceptance of the artwork into the program will, as with all artworks,
be determined through the established Accession of Artwork and Artwork
Selection Policy and Procedure.
4.6.1 A special panel or committee may be convened to seek out and review
available artworks for sale or loan through professional galleries, art
brokers or directly through the artist for recommendation to the Arts
Commission.
4.6.2 Artworks may be purchased from the Arts Commission annual exhibits of
art, or by a "purchase award" exhibit program (Example: Puyallup Public
Art Gallery, City of Kent's annual Juried Art Exhibit and Purchase Award
Program}.
4.6.3 A Proposal to Purchase Artwork must be drafted for Art Accession
processes, outlining available funds, cost of the artwork, cost of
maintenance, site selection and how the artwork meets all other
Accession of Artwork and Selection criteria forfinal approval by City
Council.
4.7 A donor may make a proposal of a gift of art to the City to include in its Art
in Public Places Program. Acceptance of the artwork into the program will, as
with all artworks, be determined through the established Accession of Artwork
and Selection Policy and Procedure.
4.7.1 Donors must submit a Letter of Intent to Donate Artwork to the City of
Auburn with the artist name, biography or resume, title of the artwork,
medium, size/dimensions, date of creation/fabrication and estimated
value. Donors are encouraged to include a statement as to why they wish
the artwork to be included in the Art in Public Places Program.
4.7.2 Donor may suggest a preferred site for the proposed gift, but artworks
cannot be accepted under the condition of guaranteed andlor permanent
siting of the artwork, should it be accepted into the Art in Public Place
Program. Such requests will betaken only under recommendation for
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consideration.
4.7.3 If the proposed gift is to be a memorial it must first go through Parks
Board review process for Memorials before review forAccession of
Artwork.
4.7.4 The Cultural Arts Staff and Arts Commission will acknowledge receipt of
Intent to Donate Artwork and include an outline of Art Accession and
Selection Policy and an estimate of a date of acceptance or rejection, and other conditions for consideration that might be applicable.
4.7.5 The City and/or Staff and/or Commission may ask to view the actual
artwork. If it is not feasible or possible to view the artwork, the City may
recommend not considering the gift.
4.7.6 A review panel will be convened to determine acceptance of the artwork
and Cultural Arts Staff will determine available funds for site preparation
and/or installation requirements.
4.7.7 If the artwork is recommended to Council forAccession, Cultural Arts Staff and/or Arts Commission must include a proposed site forthe
artwork, maintenance plan, installation requirements and any funding
required in order to meet all requirements of Accession of Artwork.
4.7.7.1 A professional appraisal shall be conducted by a qualified
conservator of public artworks.
4.7.7.2 Artworks accepted must have install preparation conducted by
Cultural Arts Staff, including proper mounting apparatus or
archival framing.
4.7.8 If the gift of artwork is rejected, the Arts Commission must prepare a letter
to the Donor and City Council outlining the specific reasons why the
artwork does not meet one or any of the requirements outlined in the Art
in Public Places Program or Art Accession criteria.
4.8 Temporary Displays
(policy lanpuape in process as of September 2009)
5.0 PUBLIC ART COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
The City of Art in Public Places Program has an obligation to assure the safety and preservation of its artworks and art site as it relates to the artwork. The City of Auburn
Cultural Arts, Parks and/or Construction Inspection Staff will review all artworks for safe
exhibition, public interaction and/or use, and transport. Evaluation of the Collection will
be conducted through annual condition surveys and conservation activity. All information
with regard to accessioned artworks shall be maintained in an accurate, orderly and
retrievable form. All artworks accessioned into the collection will be documented in the
following manner:
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5.1 The artwork will be catalogued with accession number, determined by year of
accession and sequence of placement into the collection.
5.2 Maintenance will be recommended by the artist, per contract requirement,
evaluated by City staff and other qualified professional and subsequently
documented properly in the artwork's file.
5.3 A hard file, with Accession Number, a copy of pertinent contract information,
maintenance scheduling, and information about the artist, including current address, and a site contact person if artwork is not located on City property shall
be established.
5.4 Photographic documentation of the artwork forthe purpose of file information
only. Artworks having multiple pieces or intricate parts are required to have
additional documentation. Photographic documentation will also be placed in the
file after extensive maintenance, remodeling, or cleaning of an artwork.
5.5 A written report by the project manager shall accompany all acquisitions and
shall include the following:
5.5.1 A statement from the artist outlining the intention, aesthetic, symbolism,
and cultural or ethnic basis of the artwork, as applicable.
5.5.2 "Care and Information sheet" completed by the artist, with specifications
regarding specialty materials, paints, grouts, tiles, etc., used in creating
the artwork, to assist in any maintenance and/or replacement artwork.
5.5.3 A statement describing intended public access, site relation, longevity,
jurisdictional information, selection method, funding sources, and
identifying all parties on record.
5.5.4 Any and all negotiated agreements with other City ornon-City agencies
and/or entities.
5.5.5 Staff will draft a "Care and Information Sheet" for all artworks acquired by
the City as part of the Public Art Program prior to the date of this policy.
Definitions of Maintenance:
REGULAR MAINTENANCE: The upkeep of the visual aspect of an artwork, including
dusting, surface cleaning, continued visibility (as it pertains to overgrowth of vegetation,
for example} and intended use, generally monitored by City staff and/or the property
manager.
STEWARDSHIP is the responsibility of the City for maintaining integrity of artwork in
terms of record keeping, provenance, including display and/or loan of artworks and
images, visual documentation and use of said documentation to represent the original
artwork and the City of Auburn Public Art Collection. Stewardship also implies a respect
to the intentions of the principal partners in the commission or purchase of the artwork
including the artist, and the mission of the City of Auburn Public Art Program.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE: The upkeep of structural aspects of an artwork,
including integrity of overall surface (which may include paint, sealant andlorfinishes),
internal skeleton or surfaces, replacement or recreation of individual elements, and
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changes in the immediate environs of a work, generally overseen by the Cultural Arts or
Parks staff.
EXCEPTIONAL MAINTENANCE: The City of Auburn Public Art Program recognizes that
some artworks need exceptional, ongoing maintenance, beyond the scope of the annual
maintenance survey. This commitment must be approved before such artworks are
accessioned.
MAINTENANCE STANDARDS: When artworks are found to be in need of repair, relocation, restoration or conservation, the City of Auburn Public Art Program shall be
responsible for taking corrective action as outlined in this policy, and for assuring that the
maintenance work is undertaken in accordance with appropriate professional standards.
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THREE-YEAR X2011-2014
PUBLIC ARTWORK DEVELOPMENT PLAN
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Public Art Development Plan is a long-range reference document, updated annually
by Cultural Arts Staff and Arts Commission and submitted to City Council for approval,
outlining:
2.0 Public Places for Public Artworks
3.0 Unifying Themes
4.0 Qualifying Capital Projects
The Arts Commission intends for all public artworks to be an integral component and a
reflection of civic identity and vitality. By identifying the natural and nurtured features of
Auburn, and the particular neighborhoods, various locales and gathering places that define
the City's character, the Arts Commission can meet the Art in Public Places Mission and
Vision statements.
During 2010, the Auburn Arts Commission and Cultural Arts Staff will draft athree-year
public art plan outlining potential sites andlor opportunities for artworks, including
proposed budgets. The following outlines the foundation from which the Arts Commission
and Cultural Arts Staff will determine appropriate public art sites and opportunities:
2.0 PUBLIC PLACES FOR PUBLIC ARTWORKS: THE SUM OF AUBURN'S PARTS
Every neighborhood, or gathering place in Auburn has a definable character, history and
vision of itself as defined by the people who live, work, learn and play there, andlor
through the natural environment that defines its landscape. In order to meet the Art
Commission's goal of locating artworks throughout Auburn, the Arts Commission proposes the use of definable "gathering places," such as city parks, as appropriate specific sites or
general locations for artworks. The following is a preliminaryldraft list of these locations:
2.1 Downtown -Immediate Priority
Using the "Downtown Urban Center Zone" map developed by the Planning
Department, the Downtown core is a specialized area that will feature artworks that
are an integral component of the City's overall design plans and standards set forth
for the area. Taking a cue from the Downtown Urban Center Design Standards,
and in particular, the Auburn Junction Design Guidelines, each proposed artwork will reflect the goals and design guidelines set forth in these documents, as well as
support the Art in Public Places own mission/purpose, and the artworks already
located in the downtown core.
RE: Funding -the development of artworks, either permanent ortemporary, will be
primarily funded through Resolution 4323 "Integrated Artworks."
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The Hills, Valley, Rivers, Parks, Pedestrian Corridors, Public Facilities and All
Places that People Gather
Lea Hill, West Hill, the Valley Floor, Lakeland Hills, Muckleshoot Reservation, "A"
Street Corridor, Auburn Way Corridor, the proposed Environmental Park... these
are just a few of the areas that maintain their own distinct identity and are places
where residents of Auburn gather together as neighbors and as a community. Through public art, the city can not only celebrate these neighborhoods, but further
establish them as "public places," providing citizens a sense of place and an
opportunity to tell their story to others, and through the entire art collection,
represent Auburn as a single community.
In 2010 the Arts Commission will work with the Parks Dept., Planning Dept.,
Community Outreach Services and Planning & Community Development
Committee to draft a document that will outline Auburn's various gathering places, and with them, potential sites for future artworks.
RE: funding -Artworks in this category will (most likely, but not exclusively) fall
under "Special Project Requests." The majority, if not all funds, will come from
Resolution 4323 "Integrated ArtworkslCapital Projects under $3million."
3.0 UNIFYING ART THEMES
All artworks should be part of a whole; a cohesive and singular public art program. To that
purpose, the Arts Commission proposes artworks be developed from a common
reference. The following is a list of "unifying themes" that define Auburn and are intended
to informlinspire artistic expression and provide a common reference for all artworks:
3.1 Connections and Intersections: Auburn's connection to the world, and the
world to Auburn.
3.2 Hometown: a place called home to peoples of the past, present and future.
3.3 Natural World: Influence and importance of the natural world on our lives and
landscape.
3.4 Community, Conversation and Coming Together
4.0 QUALIFYING PROJECTS AND POTENTIAL ART SITES
Each public art proposal will specifically outline the art selection criterion for public
artworks, funding requirements, project development timeline, and a draft of the "Call to
Artists" (or, RFQ} for approval by Mayor and City Council. These proposals will be
presented annually for Council's review and/or approval:
4.1 The "Unifying Themes," Public Places for Public Artworks and the City's annually
updated Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) will be the basis to determine qualifying art
projects (for capital projects, as defined by Resolution No. 4323-Percent forArt Funding}.
4.2 A survey of "gathering places" and neighborhoods will be conducted to determine
potential sites, community partners and other opportunities for public art.
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RESOLUTION 4546
PERCENT FOR ART
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ORDINANCE N0.6243:
PRIVATELY DEVELOPED PUBLIC ARTWORKS -How it works
Intent of Ord. No. 6243:
• Encourage privately sponsored visual art throughout the City, especially Downtown
• Enhance and maintain the aesthetic character of the City
• Increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the City
• Avoid visual clutter that may adversely effect property values, pedestrian and traffic
safety
• Establish a mechanism forthe City to offer advise andlor consultation regarding the
development of public art projects sponsored by a private entity
• Ensure compliance with City's Sign Code, Downtown Design Guidelines and Nuisance Laws.
. Establish a policy and process for the City to accept donations of artwork
Administrative Provisions of Ord. No. 6243:
• Applies to all privately developed artwork, especially murals, visible from public right-
of-way
• Encourages the private entity to contact Planning Department with a representation
of the artwork, or proposal for development of an artwork.
• Planning Department will determine if the City Sign Code applies to the artwork.
• Planning Department will promote and encourage a private entity to seek advice and/or technical assistance from the Cultural Arts Staff and Arts Commission to
ensure that the artwork will work within the City's guidelines for public artwork
• City encourages the private entity to provide routine maintenance to avoid
dilapidation and becoming a public nuisance
• City suggests that the Sponsor make provisions for subsequent modifications of the
artwork
• Gifts of artwork must be reviewed by the Arts Commission with final approval by City
Council
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ORDINANCE N0.6_
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 2.85 OF
THE AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC ART
WHEREAS, with reference to Chapter 18.29 of the Auburn City Code (ACC}, the DUC,
Downtown Urban Center District, Subsection 18.29.040 (H), the City Code states as follows:
"Any form of painting, mural, mosaic, sculpture, or other work of art, so long
as it can be appraised as a work of art and its value as such is documented,
displayed on the exterior of a building, at or near the pedestrian entrance, or in a public plaza, and visible to users of the public right of way at all times."
WHEREAS, with reference to Chapter 18.28 ACC, the C-2, Central Business District,
Subsection 18.28.050.F.3.estates as follows:
"If a building has more than two street frontages then at least two of the
frontages shall comply with subsections (F)(3}(b} and (F)(3)(g) and contain
pedestrian amenities between the building and the right of way. Any remaining
frontages shall either have pedestrian amenities, windows, murals, flat surfaced art
work or other similar architectural features that would avoid large blank walls."
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to encourage privately sponsored art throughout the
City, especially in the Downtown Urban Center, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to promote and maintain a high level of aesthetics in
all artworks, both publicly sponsored and privately sponsored, within the City, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2.84 ACC, the City of Auburn Arts Commission,
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, is empowered to initiate, sponsor and
conduct programs calculated to further public awareness of and interest in the visual, cultural, and
performing arts, and in this regard, has expertise and specific knowledge regarding artworks that
are already in place in Auburn, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Arts Commission wishes to offer non-binding advice to
private parties who are proposing to display artwork within the City in order to help ensure that
artworks are appropriate and of high quality, and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn Arts Commission is the recognized advisory body to the
City Council and to the Mayor regarding all City sponsored artwork and also acceptance by the
City of artwork gifts, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Department is also responsible for enforcing the
requirements the City's Sign code, which could implicate private artworks and wall murals, and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Department is also responsible for abating public
nuisances, which could also implicate private artworks and wall murals if not maintained.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. CREATION OF NEW CHAPTER TO CITY CODE. That a new Chapter 2.85
of the Auburn City Code -regarding Public Art, be, and the same is hereby created to read as
follows:
Chapter 2.85
Public Art
Sections:
2.85.010 Intent and purpose.
2.85.020 Administrative Provisions.
2.85.030 Compliance with other codes and laws.
2.85.010 Intent and purpose.
The
A. The overall purpose of this Chapter is to enhance and maintain the aesthetic
character, to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the city.
B. This Chapter is intended to promote a positive visual display of businesses and
structures within the City so as to avoid visual clutter that may adversely impact traffic and
pedestrian safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities and the city's overall
appearance, and to prevent and abate public nuisances.
C. This Chapter is also intended to establish a mechanism for giving suggestions and
advice from City Planning staff and the City's Arts Commission to private parties, regarding the
construction, location, use and maintenance of all privately sponsored art that is visible from the
public right of way.
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D. This Chapter is also intended to ensure compliance with ACC 18.56, Signs, ACC
18.29, DUC, Downtown Urban Center District, and ACC 18.28, C-2, Central Business District,
without unduly burdening commercial speech.
2.85.020 Administrative Provisions.
A. All persons proposing to display artwork, especially wall murals, that will be visible
from the public right of way, are requested and encouraged to contact the City Planning
Department, and requested to provide the department with a high quality representation of the
artwork. The Planning Department shall determine whether the proposed artwork constitutes a sign as defined in ACC 18.56, in which case, the permitting provisions of ACC 18.56 shall
apply.
If the Planning Department determines that the proposed artwork does not constitute a sign as
defined in ACC 18.56, then the Planning Department staff shall promote and encourage following
the provisions of this Chapter as follows:
1. The proponent is encouraged to consult with the City Cultural Arts Department and
the City of Auburn Arts Commission to ensure that its proposed artwork will not pose problems in
being integrated into the artistic fabric of Auburn.
2. The proponent is encouraged to take steps to provide for on-going maintenance of
the artwork, to avoid degradation, and to avoid the artwork from falling into a state of dilapidation
andlor becoming a public nuisance.
3. The proponent is encouraged to take steps to provide that any subsequent modification to the artwork is addressed, to ensure continued compliance with the City Sign Code,
and to promote continued appropriate aesthetics.
B. All persons wishing to make a gift of artwork to the City shall consult with the City
Cultural Arts Department and the City of Auburn Arts Commission to seek the City's acceptance
of it. The City of Auburn Arts Commission will advise the City Council on whether the gift is
appropriate for the City to own and whether there should be any conditions or requirements
applied to such artwork, such as location and maintenance of the artwork, if it is approved for
acceptance. The final decision on such recommendations shall be by the City Council.
2.85.030 Compliance with other codes and laws.
Nothing in this Chapter authorizes the installation, establishment or use of a sign, mural or
artwork that is in violation of City Codes, or state orfederal law.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Severability. If any portion of this Ordinance or its application to any person or
circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance or the application of the provision to
other persons or circumstances shall not be affected.
Section 4. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days
from and after its passage, approval and publication, as provided by law.
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RESOLUTION N0. 4-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DIRECTING STAFF TO
INCLUDE IN THE BUDGETS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
ONE PERCENT FOR THE ARTS
WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council established an Art in Public Places Program
in 1988; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that public art is a crucial element
of public health and welfare; and that public arts foster economic development,
revitalize urban areas and improve the overall business climate and sense of
community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that awell-conceived work of art can
increase the value of a development project, enhance the corporate image of the
community, provide a visible and lasting contribution to the neighborhoods in which they
are located; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that public art enriches and celebrates
the whole community identity by developing a collection of artworks which have strong
inherent aesthetic quality, represent diverse communities and have a wide range of
artistic styles and disciplines; and
WHEREAS, the established collection requires routine maintenance and
preservation; and
WHEREAS, as the City of Auburn develops new public facilities, it is appropriate
for the art amenities to be consistently provided and for their costs included in the initial
budgetfor planning and implementation purposes; and
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WHEREAS, in connection with City of Auburn development of public facilities, it
is advantageous to have public art installed as contemporaneously therewith as
reasonably possible, so that those public facilities and amenities are more immediately
enjoyable by the citizens of the City of Auburn.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. One Percent for the Arts.
A. The Mayor and staff are directed to include in the budgets for the
construction of new public facilities of the City of up to one percent (1%) of the amount
of the initial projected project construction budgetfor City capital projects as follows:
1. Where the initial construction costs of new public facilities of the
City are projected to be $3,000,000 or more, one percent (1 of the amount of
the initial projected project construction budget shall be included, which amount
shall be used for either:
(a) An integrated artwork feature or
(b) A separate but site specific feature of the construction
project.
The artwork must be designed to be incorporated in, complementary to, or
a part of the construction project from which the one-percent-for-arts funds
are derived.
(c) Percent forArt funds may not be spent for the following:
(1) Reproductions, by mechanical or other means, of
original works of art.
(2) Decorative, ornamental, or functional elements that
are designed by the architect or consultants engaged by the
architect.
(3) Elements generally considered being components of
a landscape architectural design, designed by a landscape
architect as opposed to an artist commissioned for this purpose.
(4) Directional or other functional elements, such as super
graphics, signs, color coding, maps, etc. except where a
recognized artist is employed.
2. Where the initial construction costs of a public facility is projected to
be less than $3,000,000, up to one percent (1 of the amount of the initial
projected project construction budget for such City capital project shall be
deposited into a separate fund to be combined with the amounts derived from
other public facility projects with initial construction costs projected to be less
than $3,000,000, so that the City may provide other public art amenities in the
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community, either as a supplement for a capital project, or for an independent,
Non-integrated, or later-phased public artwork, not necessarily connected with or
related to any particular public facility. The amount of the up to one percent (1
of the amount of the initial projected project construction budget shall be
determined as follows:
(a) The amount of one-percent-for-arts funds collected for public
facility projects with initial construction costs projected to be less than
$3,000,000 shall be the lesser of (1 } the amount of one percent (1 of
the amount of the initial projected project construction budget for such City
capital project, or (2} the amount necessary to bring the total of
undesignated one-percent-for-arts funds derived from public facility
projects with initial construction costs projected of less than $3,000,000 to
$60, 000.
(b) For the purposes hereof, undesignated one-percent-for-arts
funds derived from public facility projects with initial construction costs
projected of less than $3,000,000 shall not include any such funds that
have been designated or identified for use in any planned public art
amenities in the community, whether as a supplement for a capital project,
or for an independent, Non-integrated, orlater-phased public artwork.
(c) Percent for Art Funds appropriated from the budget for one
capital improvement project, but not deemed necessary or appropriate for
that capital project, may be used for other areas in the City as prioritized
by the Public Art and Design Master Plan and as permitted by law and in
accordance with restrictions on the original funding source.
B. Initial projected project construction budget amounts for the public facility
shall include the amounts for site preparation and infrastructure costs, but shall not
include preliminary costs and costs not directly related to construction, such as
architectural fees, permit fees, and costs for traffic studies, project administration,
relocation of tenants, environmental testing, public notice and advertising, and legal
fees, or other indirect costs, such as financing costs or interest accruing during
construction.
(1) For the purposes hereof, "public facilities" refers to those facilities of
the City that are publicly accessible. Public facilities, however, shall not refer to
public infrastructure improvements, such as improvements to streets, sidewalks,
trails, rights-of-ways or travel routes
(2) For the purposes hereof, "publicly accessible" means locations that
are open to the general public during normal business hours and/or visible by the
general public at all times.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this
legislation, to implement the City's One Percent for the Arts Program.
Section 3. Replacement of Resolution No. 4323. This Resolution shall replace
and supersede City of Auburn Resolution No. 4323, passed March 17, 2008.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of , 2009.
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST: PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
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