HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 15-130 Resolution 15-130
A Resolution Providing for the Advancement of a Comprehensive Public Art
Appreciation and Public Displays Program
Whereas, public art and design enhances the build environment of a city, enriches the lives of its
citizens, and improves the value of our public spaces and buildings; and
Whereas,the presence of public art encourages the careers of local professional artists and provides
possible opportunities for their employment and career advancement; and
Whereas,the vision of the Brookings City Council is to support the Creative Class, knowing a creative
workforce is important for economic growth and a vibrant community; and
Whereas, art can be more fully appreciated if it is publicly displayed as opposed to confined to the
internal premises of galleries and museums; and
Whereas, a dedicated funding source for an established program of public art enhances the reputation
of a city and serves as a vehicle for attractive new businesses and talent to all sectors of a community.
Now,Therefore, Be It Resolved that:
A) An ordinance be prepared establishing a dedicated public art fund for the purposes of financing
the design, purchase, installation, acquisition, and maintenance of public art for the City of
Brookings; and that such fund shall receive an annual appropriation of one percent (1%) of
capital expenditures from each revenue fund that finances capital expenditures. The fund may
be supplemented with donations and shall retain unencumbered cash from one budget year to
the next.
B) As part of the annual budget preparation process, the City Manager is directed to provide for
such appropriation commensurate with the budgeted capital expenditures; and may
recommend certain expenditures be exempt from the one percent calculation for justifiable
reasons. Capital expenditures shall include equipment, infrastructure, construction projects,
and real estate that are either new acquisition or replacement/enhancement of existing capital
items.
C) The City Council forms a Public Art Policy Task Force charged with recommending policies and
guidelines for the advancement of public art throughout the community, and expenditures of
designated funds. The City Council shall have final approval on said policies, guidelines, and
expenditures.
Passed and approved this 15th day of December, 2015.
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