Minutes 09-19-01ON WEDNESDAY~, SEPTEMBER 19, 20!
PRESENT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR cTrY COMMISSION MEE'rZNG
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA,
tl AT 6:30 P.M.
Kurt Br~..
James Cl
Janet PrE
Gera d Broening, Mayor
Ron Weiland, Vice Mayor
Charlie Fisher, Commissioner
Nike Ferguson, Commissioner
Mack McCray, Commissioner
T. OPENINGS:
Call to Order - Mayor G~rald Broening
Tnvocation - Rev. Dr. Marshall Cook, Boynton
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor
Statement Regarding September 11th -- Mayor
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C.
D.
Mayor Broening called the meeting to 9rder at 6:30 p.m. R{
Mayor Broening led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Broening offered his thoughts and reflections regan
September 11m. He urged everyone to be tolerant, patient,
trying times.
E. IF YOU WISH TO ADDRESS THE COMMTS
· FILL OUT THE APPROPRIATE RE(~UEST FORM
, GIVE IT TO THE CITY CLERK (ON THE DAIS) BE
PORTION OF THE AGENDA HAS BEEN COMPLETED
COME TO THE PODIUM WHEN THE MAYOR CALLS
INDIVIDUALS MAY SPEAK FOR THREE UNZNTERR
;sner, City Manager
lerof, City Attorney
~inito, City Clerk
Beach Congregational Church
3roening
Gerald Broening
~v. Cook offered the invocation and
ling the world changing events of
vigilant and respectful during these
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September 19, 2001
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. 01-253 by title only. He also read proposed
Ordinance No. 01-51 by title only.
The Public Hearing concerning the final budget was opened.
Alice Otis, 203 SW 13th Street, urged the Commission not to build new buildings at this time
but to maintain the current ones so that the City's financial reserves can be strengthened.
Herb Suss requested that additional money be allocated for the Library and he urged the
Commission to pass the Long-Range Library Plan.
There being no one else wishing to speak, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Ferguson pleaded with the other members of the Commission to lower the
proposed millage to 7.5. He feels that the 7.81 millage is too high. He said that there are ways
to save money in this budget; for instance, not purchasing Morey's property and redudng the
amount of Commissioners' Community Tnvestment funds.
Commissioner McCray stated that just because the budget is approved, the City does not have
to spend the entire amount if they find that they do not need something.
Commissioner Fisher said that he, too, would like to lower the millage; however, because of last
week's events and the state of the economy, he is not comfortable that property values will
rise. Tf the millage rate is lowered this year, the City will not have enough money in two years.
Vice Mayor Weiland would like to lower taxes; however two to four years from now the City
may not have enough funds. He is comfortable with the millage rate but not with the budget.
He suggested that the Commission review the budget and make some cuts now.
Commissioner Fisher stated that even if the budget is approved tonight, anything costing over
$10,000 will come back to the City Commission for a vote.
City Manager Bressner agreed with Commissioner McCray's statement that all funds in the
budget do not need to be spent. He has taken preparatory steps to economize and urged the
Commission to go forward with the budget with the understanding that items will be evaluated
and prioritized and adjustments would be made.
Commissioner Fisher said that whoever replaces this Commission must follow our lead
economizing.
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Commissioner Ferguson stated that it is possible he will be on the Commission next year at
budget time and he will vote against a budget that does not contain an ad valorem tax
decrease. He also suggested a hiring freeze now if finandal trouble is expected in two years.
Mayor Broening said he believes this is a realistic budget. The City now has a 5-year plan for
the first time and he feels that this will help the City plan for the future. Most budgets can be
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fine-tuned during the year. He trusts the new staff and the new psychology and believes the
future looks very bright. He said the City can find savings by doing things better over time.
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to approve proposed Resolution No. 0::[-253. Commissioner
Fisher seconded the motion that carried 4 to 1, with Commissioner Ferguson dissenting.
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 0::[-51. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Fisher.
Discussion
Vice Mayor Weiland supported the millage rate but he cannot support the final budget. He feels
that the Commission should take the time now to look for ways to save money.
Commissioner Fisher suggested that the public get involved with the budget hearings
throughout the year.
Mayor Broening stated that the City needs to move forward with the budget. He will re-
prioritize items in the City budget throughout the year and will look for ways to improve
operations and reduce costs.
Vote
City Clerk Prainito polled the Commission. The vote was 3 to 2, with Vice Mayor Weiland and
Commissioner Ferguson dissenting.
F. Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
City Manager Bressner added ]:tem E under the City Manager's Report. This item concerns the
purchase of holiday lights.
2. Adoption
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve the agenda with the addition. Commissioner McCray
seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
PUBL]:C AUD]:ENCE:
:[ND:[VI'DUAL SPEAKERS WI'LL BE LZMI'TED TO 3-MZNUTE PRESENTA'r~ONS
3ames Miriana, 728 NE 8th Avenue, said the City needs a new fire station but he does not
want it financed through taxes. He said that with the stock market plunging, spending must be
revised. He urged the Commission to consider using money on hand.
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Sunny Garcia, 1631 NW 3rd Lane, suggested that the City have a drop off place where
people can donate money for New York City. We could show that Boynton is a small City with a
big heart.
.lames Dismuke, 117 SE 4th Avenue, stated that he purchased a home in Boynton Beach
during the past year and is concerned with crime and suspicious activities on his block. He
asked what he could do and what help he could get from the City.
Mayor Broening said that someone from the Code Compliance Division of the Police Department
would contact Mr. Dismuke before the end of tonight's meeting.
III. OTHER:
A. Informational Items by Members of the City Commission
Commissioner McCray announced that St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 900 N. Seacrest
Boulevard, will celebrate their 93rd Church Anniversary on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and
everyone is welcome.
Vice Mayor Weiland asked whether the second Public Hearing regarding the Fire Assessment on
October 16th will be held at Boynton Beach High School and it was confirmed that it would be.
Commissioner Fisher thanked .loe Sciortino and the Golf staff for the recent Adult/Youth Golf
Tournament. Commissioner Fisher also wished Commissioner McCray a safe trip to China.
IV. ADMINISTRA'DZVE:
A. Accept resignation of David Katz, Regular Member, Nuisance Abatement Board
Motion
Commissioner McCray moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Katz.
Commissioner Ferguson and unanimously carried.
Motion was seconded by
B. Appointments to be made:
Appointment
To Be Made
Length of Term
Board Expiration Date
II McCray
III Ferguson
Children & Youth Advisory Bd Stu/Reg/NonVoting i yr term to 4/02 (Tabled-2)
Children & Youth Advisory Bd Stu/Reg/Voting :1 yr term to 4/02
I Weiland Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Reg 3 yr term to 4/04 CTabled-2)
II McCray Bldg. Bd of Adj & Appeals Alt 1 yr term to 4/02 CTabled-2)
II McCray Cemetery Board Alt
I yr term to 4/02
II McCray Code Compliance Board Alt 1 yr term to 4/02
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]: Weiland Education Advisory Board Alt I yr term to 4/02 (Tabled-2)
:ITT Ferguson Golf Course Advisory Committee Alt 5 yr term to 6/06
]:V Fisher Golf Course Advisory Committee Alt 5 yr term to 6/06
:]I]: Ferguson Nuisance Abatement Board Reg 2 yr term to 4/03
Commissioner Ferguson nominated Robert J. Lee as an alternate on the Golf Course Advisory
Committee. He also nominated John Cooper as a regular member of the Nuisance Abatement
Board.
All other nominations were tabled.
Motion
Commissioner Fisher moved to accept the appointments. Commissioner Ferguson seconded the
motion that carried unanimously.
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTAT]:ON$:
A. Announcements:
1. Oceanfront Concert Series on September 21, 2001, 6-9 p.m. at
Oceanfront Park - Tsland Heat (Calypso/Soca)
Mayor Broening announced the free concert at Oceanfront Park.
2. Presentation of all local School Tmprovement Plans on September 24,
2001 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Program Room
IVlayor Broening announced the presentation of all local School Tmprovement Plans.
B. Presentations:
1. Proclamations:
a. "Sickle Cell Awareness IVlonth"
Mayor Broening read the "Sickle Cell Awareness IVlonth" proclamation and presented it to
Saundra Washington Peeples of Palm Beach County.
b. "HeadStart Awareness Month"
Mayor Broening read the proclamation concerning "HeadStart Awareness Month" and presented
it to Lena Rahming.
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Commissioner McCray announced that volunteers are needed at the HeadStart Center in
Boynton Beach.
c. "Boynton Beach-Qufu Friendship Day"
Mayor Broening read the proclamation regarding our Sister City in Qufu, China, and announced
that Commissioner McCray will be leading a delegation to China on September 20th, His trip
will be funded by private donations.
2. Presentation to Little League team, by Vice Mayor Ron Weiland
Vice Mayor Broening made a presentation to the East Boynton Beach Little League All Stars.
This is the team that represented South Florida in the State finals.
3ack McVey, President of the East Boynton Beach Little League, thanked the Vice Mayor
and the Commission for honoring this team. He said that East Boynton Beach is celebrating
their 45m year in Little League. The league is run by volunteers. Maintenance is performed by
the City and the concession stand pays for the improvements.
Manager Mike Lopez thanked the City Commission. He talked about how important it is to
have the boys playing sports with their friends under the supervision of adults. He said
dedication is what makes communities excel and he is grateful to the City for their support.
V~[. CONSENT AGENDA:
Matters in this section of the Agenda are proposed and recommended by the City Manager for
"Consent Agenda" approval of the action indicated in each item, with all of the accompanying
material to become a part of the Public Record and subject to staff comments.
A, Minutes:
1. City Commission Meeting of August 21, 2001
2. Agenda Preview Conference of August 30, 2001
3. Regular City Commission Meeting of September 4, 2001
Bids - Recommend Approval - All expenditures are approved in the 2000-2001
Adopted Budget
Approve the "piggy-back" of the City of Port St. Lucie, RFP#0352-01-BG,
Contract #20010352, awarded to Management Learning Laboratories, for
a Comprehensive Recreation and Parks Needs Assessment, in an amount
not to exceed $20,500 (Proposed Resolution No, R01-254)
Mayor Broening requested that item VI.B.1 be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
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Extend the "ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE," Bid
#079-2730-00/KR, for one (1) additional year to various vendors for an
annual estimated expenditure of $691,142 (New Bid #081-2730-01/KR)
Award the bid for "MOBILE REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR AUTOMATED
GARBAGE COLLECTION PROGRAM," Bid #083-2510-01/KR, to Otto
Industries, Inc. for a two (2) year period with an estimated annual
expenditure of $30,000
Approve the "piggy-back" of the CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH,
BID#00/01-28, awarded to ANCHORS EMERGENCY BOARD UP SERVICE
in the amount "not to exceed $10,000" annually
Mayor Broening requested that item W.B.4 be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
Award a contract to Construction Technology, Inc. of West Palm Beach in
the amount of $944,575 for the construction of Boat Club Park under Bid
#077-2413-01/C]D and to establish a total project budget appropriation
of $1,044,575 (Proposed Resolution No. R01-255)
Extend the "ANNUAL BID FOR DELIVERED REFRESHMENTS FOR THE
LATCHKEY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM," Bid #083-2710-00/KR for seven
and one half (71/2) months (school year) to SANDRA L. STROKE, of West
Palm Beach, Florida with an estimated expenditure of $4,940.76. New
Bid #099-2710-01/C3D
Award the TWO YEAR CONTRACT FOR VEHICLE TOWING ROTATION
PROGRAM, RFQ #088-2110-01/C3D to various qualified tow companies,
and authorize the Mayor and the City Attorney to execute the Towing
Services Agreement 2001 and issue the Certificate of Qualification to
approved tow companies (Proposed Resolution No. RO:L-256)
Vice Mayor Weiland requested that item VI.B.7 be removed from the consent agenda for
discussion.
Approve the recommendation of the Real Estate Administrator selection
committee by designating The Urban Group, Inc. as the number one
rated firm for providing real estate administration services, authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to conduct negotiations with the Urban
Group, Inc. for purposes of entering into a professional services contract,
and approving a purchase order in the amount of $85,000 for those
services
Mayor Broening requested that item VI.B.8 be removed from the consent agenda for discussion.
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C. Resolutions:
Proposed Resolution No. R01-257 Re: Approving
release of cash bond of $13,612.50 for the completion of permi~ced work
at the Riverwalk Plaza (1608 S. Federal Highway)
Proposed Resolution No. R01-258 Re: Authorizing
the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Boynton Beach
and the Florida Department of Transportation Highway Safety Plan, to
continue funding 50% of one (1) police officer salary for DUT
Enforcement
Proposed Resolution No. R01-259 Re: Approving and
authorizing the MayoF to sign up to fourteen (14) Agreements for Water
Service Outside of the city Limits for the properties on Tucks Road, after
review by City Staff and the City A~orney for completeness
Proposed Resolution No. R01-260 Re: Approving a
monthly rental agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Stor-
All
D. Ratification of Planning & Development Board Action:
None
E. Ratification of Community Redevelopment Agency Action:
None
F. Approve Library Long-Range Plan for FY 2001-2004
Approve the purchase of one (1) forklift in the amount of $15,086.05 from
National Lift Truck Service utilizing State of Florida Contract #760-001-99-1
Approve a payment to U.S. Filter in the amount of $16,600 for the repair of two
sanitary sewer pumps at Lift Station 356
Approve a payment to Godwin Pumps of America in the amount of $15,615 for
rental of by-pass pumps at Lift Station 356 during pump failure
Approve the land purchase of Lot 13, Block 9, BOYNTON RIDGE SUBDIVISION,
in the amount of $14,500 for use in the City's Affordable Housing Infill Program
Motion
Commissioner Fisher moved to approve the consent agenda, as amended.
Ferguson seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
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:Items removed for discussion:
VI.B.1. Approve the "piggy-back" of the City of Port St. Lucie, RFP#0352-01-BG,
Contract #20010352, awarded to Management Learning Laboratories, for a
Comprehensive Recreation and Parks Needs Assessment, in an amount not to
exceed $20,500 (Proposed Resolution No. RO:L-254)
Mayor Broening stated that he hoped that the Recreation & Parks Board and the public will be
very involved with this Needs Assessment.
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve item VI.B.1.
Fisher and carried unanimously.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner
VI.B.4. Approve the "piggy-back" of the Ci'TY OF WEST PALM BEACH,
BID#00/01-28, awarded to ANCHORS EMERGENCY BOARD UP SERVICE in the
amount "not to exceed $10,000" annually
Herb Suss questioned what this item was and Mayor Broening explained that this item
concerned the boarding up of abandoned properties.
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve item V]:.B.4.
motion that carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fisher seconded the
VI.B.7. Award the TWO YEAR CONTRACT FOR VEHICLE TOWING ROTATION
PROGRAM, RFQ #088-2110-01/C3D to various qualified tow companies, and
authorize the Mayor and the City Attorney to execute the Towing Services
Agreement 2001 and issue the Certificate of Qualification to approved tow
companies (Proposed Resolution No. RO:::L-256)
Vice Mayor Weiland commented that this contract was the result of hard work between City
staff and the towing companies. He questioned whether a towing company would be eligible to
move into another class if they passed inspection during the contract period.
Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant City Manager, answered that this is possible.
Vice Mayor Weiland said that the agreement requires an 8-ton winch and it should require a 4-
ton winch. He also said that Scott's Towing & Recovery did not meet all requirements by the
deadline date.
Assistant City Manager Hawkins explained that Scott's Towing is in the process of obtaining
their occupational license. They meet all other requirements and are considered to be an
excellent company. They are a local company with new equipment. He stated that if the
Commission desires, Scott's Towing would be included in the approval tonight with a time
specific for them to obtain their occupational license.
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City Manager Bressner said that even if this company is approved, no tows will be authorized
until they obtain their occupational license.
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve item VI.B.7. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
McCray. The motion was amended to include: a) Winch tonnage is changed from 8 to 4; b)
Companies will be eligible to move into another Class if they upgrade their equipment and c)
Scott's Towing & Recovery will be given until October 19, 2001 to obtain their occupational
license. Motion was carried unanimously.
VI.B.8. Approve the recommendation of the Real Estate Administrator selection
committee by designating The Urban Group, Tnc. as the number one rated firm
for providing real estate administration services, authorizing the City Manager or
his designee to conduct negotiations with the Urban Group, Tnc. for purposes of
entering into a professional services contract, and approving a purchase order in
the amount of $85,000 for those services
There was no discussion on item V]:.B.8.
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve item VT.B.8.
motion that carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor Weiland seconded the
VIZ, CZ'FY MANAGER'S REPORT:
A. CRA Proposed 2001/02 Budget
City Manager Bressner explained that this budget was approved by the CRA last week and they
have the authority to approve their own budget.
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to receive this budget and place it on file.
seconded the motion that carried unanimously.
Commissioner Fisher
Proposed Resolution No. R-01-261 Re: Authorizing the
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Boynton Beach to issue a
promissory note in the principal amount not to exceed three million dollars
($3,000,000) and authorizing the City to guarantee the obligations of the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) under the note
City Manager Bressner explained that this loan will be financed by tax increments in the CRA
disLrict; however, the City Commission is ultimately responsible for the loan. The :L5 year debt
service will be $318,000 per year.
quintus Greene, Director of Development, said that the CRA expects to generate
approximately $943,000 in tax increments in the next fiscal year and the CRA's budget for next
year is approximately $4.9 million.
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Commissioner Ferguson questioned why the CRA did not apply for a larger loan. City Manager
Bressner stated that, at this point, $3,000,000 is the appropriate amount.
Commissioner McCray asked if the interest rate will be lowered because of the Federal
government lowering the rates. Mr. Greene stated that the original rate was 7.28% and it has
been lowered to 6.5%.
Hotion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve proposed Resolution
seconded by Corn missioner Fisher and carried unanimously.
No. R01-261. Motion was
Presentation on Arts Commission Project (Tnitiative 1.2) - Presented by Virginia
Farace
Virginia Farace, Library Director, introduced members of the team and made the Arts
Commission presentation. A copy of this presentation is attached to the original City
Commission minutes on file in the City Clerk's office. Ms. Farace said that the team
recommends the adoption of an ordinance to establish an Arts Commission.
Mayor Broening thanked the team for a beautiful presentation.
City Manager Bressner suggested placing the Arts Commission ordinance on a future agenda so
that the Commission will have time to evaluate it.
Authorization to proceed with the purchase of Morey's Lounge, per the
Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and authorizing the Mayor,
City Manager, City Clerk or other officials to execute the closing documents
City Manager Bressner explained that since the net cost of the property is more than the
appraised value, it will be necessary for the Commission to approve this purchase by an
extraordinary vote (i.e., at least 4 in favor). This property would be an appropriate ancillary use
for Boat Club Park and could be used for parking and landscaping. A $250,000 grant has been
received from palm Beach County. There is an estimated value of $80,000 for the Liquor
License, which the City could sell, and the Adult Use License has value. The net cost is
$310,000 and the two appraised values are $210,000 and $180,000.
Commissioner Ferguson was concerned with spending more money for the property than the
appraised value.
Mayor Broening said the question is whether it is worth a premium to rid the City of an eye sore
on the Federal Highway corridor. He thinks the appraised value is too Iow.
Vice Mayor Weiland shared Commissioner Ferguson's concern regarding paying for this property
with taxpayers' money; however, he asked if it was worth the price to rid the City of this type of
unwanted business on Federal Highway.
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City Manager Bressner said that if the City Commission fails to act on this matter, the contract
will expire. Also, if there are not 4 votes approving the purchase, the vote will fail.
Commissioner Fisher stated that if this property is purchased by the City, the value of properties
in the surrounding area will increase.
Mayor Broening said that the City may be paying a premium for this property now; however, its
future value will more than offset this cost.
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson made a motion to table this item.
second.
The motion failed for lack of a
Motion
Vice Mayor Weiland moved to approve the purchase of Morey's Lounge. Commissioner Fisher
seconded the motion that carried 4 to :[, with Commissioner Ferguson dissenting.
Award "THE PURCHASE/INSTALLA'I-[ON OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND
DECORA-I'IONS FOR THE CTI-Y OF BOYNTON BEACH," Bid#093-2710-01/C]D, to
HOLIDAY ILLUMINA'I-JONS, INC., in the amount of $35,030
When asked by Commissioner McCray if the quality of the lights was equal for the two
proposals, Recreation Director Wally Majors responded that staff feels comfortable with the
quality. The City will be buying these lights and not renting them. The proposed vendor has
worked with Jupiter, West Palm Beach and Lantana.
Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve item VII.E.
motion that carried unanimously.
Vice Mayor Weiland seconded the
VTIT. PUBL?C HEARZNG: 7:00 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA
PERM'rTS
None
ZX. FUTURE AGENDA ZTEMS:
A. Review of City Noise Regulations (October 2, 2001)
B. Traffic Calming and Traffic Control Final Report (October 2, 2001)
It was announced that the Traffic Calming and Traffic Control report will be moved to the
November 6th City Commission agenda because two Commissioners will be absent at the
October 2nd meeting.
C. Marina Project Update (October 16, 2001)
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Proposed Demolition of the Mangrove Park School (Old High School) at 125 E.
Ocean Avenue (October 16, 2001)
Report on ordinance changes for Advisory Board attendance and conduct
standards (November 6, 2001
F. Water Conservation Strategy (November 6, 2001)
Redevelopment Code issues for non-conforming lots and buildings in commercial
areas (November 2001)
Ordinance establishing setbacks from schools and/or churches for establishments
having liquor licenses (November 20, 2001)
I. FRA Whistle Ban - Report (December 4, 2001)
X. DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
XT. NEW BUSINESS:
XII. LEGAL:
A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
None
B. Ordinances- 1m Reading
Proposed Ordinance No. 01-50 Re: Amending Part III,
Land Development Regulations, Chapter i and Chapter 21, regarding
"Banners" (TABLED TO OCTOBER 2~ 200.~ AT THE REQUEST OF
THE LEGAL DERA R Ti~ENI~
Proposed Ordinance No. 01-52 Re: Amending Land
Development Regulations, Chapter 2 Zoning, Section 6.A.3. providing for
an increase in the maximum structure height in the C-1 zoning district
from 25 to 30 feet; providing for an increase in the building height for
buildings with under building parking to thirty-five feet as a conditional
use in the C-1 zoning district; and amending Chapter 2, Section 4.F.
providing for the addition of parapets as a potential exemption from
height limitations
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 01-52 by title only.
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Motion
Commissioner Ferguson moved to approve proposed Ordinance No. 01-52. Commissioner
Fisher seconded the motion. City Clerk Prainito polled the Commission. The motion carried
unanimously.
C.
Resolutions:
None
D. Other:
XIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Commissioner McCray suggested that citizens should bring any donations for the relief effort in
New York City, Washington and Pennsylvania to City Hall.
X~V, AD]OURNI~ENT:
There being no further business before the City Commission, the meeting properly adjourned at
8:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVE 1.2
CREATE AN ARTS COMMISSION
Table of Contents
ASSIGNMENT & A CKNO WLEDGEMENTS
STRATEGY
2
RESEAR CH
3
LOCAL ISSUES
RE COMMENDATION
APPENDIX
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ASSIGNMENT AND A CKNO WLEDGEMENTS
Statue in front of Schoolhouse Children's Museum
ASSIGNMENT
In August 2000, the Boynton Beach City Commission approved 55 Goal
Areas. Strategic Initiative Teams were established by the City Manager
and asked to create, to initiate and to accomplish an implementation
strategy for the assigned goals and objectives.
The details of this report relate to Goal 1: Developing a Community
Identity - Strategic Initiative 1.2. The assignment was to: Establish an
Arts Commission to guide the development of standards and placement of
public art and sculptures.
The TEAM appointed to this strategy was: team leader Virginia K. Farace,
and team members Arleen Dennison, Wally Majors, Kurt Bressner, and
Chuck Magazine. The team received review and suggestions from Goal 1
members: Bill Bingham, Wilfred Hawkins, and Quintus Green.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Special thanks are extended to those who made contributions to this
report:
· Boynton Beach City Library Staff for assistance with Internet and
Bibliographic searches,
· National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) members from
across the country who responded to an electronic survey by Wally
Majors,
· City of Boynton Beach Planning Department Staff Dick Hudson who
provided some backup material,
· Recreation Department Staff Virginia Shea, Melissa Dale, and
Heather Spillane who added information about dept. issues and
Charles Crawford who took photos to accompany the report.
Grateful appreciation is extended to all those communities whose
information was made available for analysis and/or inclusion in this report.
STRATEGY
Latticework on Ocean Avenue Bridge
S TRA TEG Y
Seeing similarities in the process of establishing an Arts
Commission and a Historical Commission, the teams for strategic
initiatives 1.2 and 1.3 met and worked together. A survey was developed
that would help to gather information about both Arts and Historic
Commissions. (See Appendix: Art and Historic Commissions Survey)
Over the next several months, Team members contacted other cities, used
the IG Knowledge Center, contacted NRPA members, contacted the
League of Cities, and did Internet and bibliographic searches.
As more information was uncovered, it was obvious that Public Art
was an encompassing subject, with many variations and possibilities. This
report will provide an overview of the subject and recommendations for
the possible scope of a city Arts Commission. A separate report will be
issued addressing the creation of a Historic Commission.
WHAT IS ART?
"---a product that evokes the senses and stimulates emotions. The
product may be something thought to be beautiful, interesting,
controversial, emotionally moving, educational, or displaying historic or
cultural meaning."
WHAT IS PUBLIC ART?
"---objects in our environment for public use and enjoyment that
may be historic, aesthetic, or functional in the form of sculpture,
monuments, murals, fountains, or amenities such as seating, lights, signs."
(See Appendix: Public Art in the Urban Landscape for an elaboration of
the above definitions.)
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RESEAR CH
Staircase Mural Schoolhouse Children's Museum
A public art program can help communities to interpret their
environment and develop a sense of pride and ownership for
their "public" places and their neighborhoods.
Broward County, F1
· Public art strengthens civic identity and boosts community
pride.
· It initiates community dialogue.
· Public art memorializes the past, expresses shared values and
concerns for the future.
Public Art in Urban landscape
· Gives the urban area a sense of place by contributing to the
process of place-making.
Philadelphia, Pa:
· A vital, healthy cultural life is as important to progress as
jobs, clean streets, and economic development. We must feed
the minds and spirits of our citizens, even as we make our
city safe and livable.
Des Moines, Ia:
· A public art program would compliment economic
development, add to the vitality of the community, provide
opportunities for people to experience art in their everyday
life and for artists and the citizens to participate in design,
look and feel of the city.
WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC ART PROGRAM?
Successful public art programs have a number of ingredients as identified
in a study done by the community of North Vancouver, Canada. These
ingredients include:
· A commitment to leadership by public bodies.
· A broad community understanding of the policies that
underpin public art.
· Identification of opportunities to create a sense of place
through public art.
· A solid financial base.
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· Early collaboration and involvement of the arts community in
developing public art.
· Support and involvement of the private sector.
· Support and involvement of all sections of municipal
government including engineering, planning, finance,
community services.
· Continuous effort to include and draw upon the support of the
public.
Developing principles to which everyone can agree starts the process of
creating a public art plan. For example, the Guiding Principles of the North
Vancouver Public Art Program are:
· Public art is an expression that is often diverse and
innovative.
· Public art intends to reflect community values and community
identity.
· Public art utilizes the creative energy of artists for public
benefit.
· Public art increases public awareness of the role of art and
artists in the community.
· Public art is a community resource.
· Public art contributes to the economic health of the
community.
· Public art responds to the natural, social, and built
environment.
· Public art is a collaboration between the public, public
agencies, the private sector, and the design community.
HOW BROAD IS THE SCOPE OF PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS?
Each community whose art program was reviewed had developed a
unique purpose and scope for its Arts Commission. These concepts were
incorporated into an ordinance that established the commission and gave
the commission its role and responsibilities. The selections that follow
show the range of possibilities.
Sonoma, Ca: · Sponsor community art forums to encourage a continuing
dialog with the arts community.
· Develop a public arts ordinance.
· Act as liaison between local artists and organizations and the
city.
· Advise city commission on all matters affecting the arts and
aesthetics of the city.
Austin
·
, Tx:
Create a physical and human environment which nurtures
artists, arts organizations, and arts producers.
Nurture and preserve cultural diversity consistent with and
reflecting city demographics.
Equalize access to the arts.
Improve the artistic and administrative quality of city's arts
offerings.
Promote inclusion of aesthetic considerations in local
decision-making through advocacy services, financial and
technical assistance, and leadership.
Phoenix, Az: · Protect, enhance, serve and advocate excellence in the arts.
· Raise level of awareness and involvement of all city residents
in the preservation, expansion and enjoyment of the arts.
Philadelphia, Pa: · Advise mayor and city commission on arts and cultural
matters by assessing current policies, setting priorities, and
suggesting new ideas and directions.
· Assure inclusion of diverse viewpoints on city cultural policy
· Serve as advocates for the arts
· Honor local artists, cultural organizations, and institutions.
· Make effective use of city facilities and services.
· Provide broad stable funding base and ensure equitable
distribution and effective use of those funs,
· Integrate cultural perspective into the city's planning process.
· Give recognition and support to city's cultural resources.
· Protect, preserve, enhance city's built and natural
environment.
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· Make artistic and cultural opportunities of high quality
available to all residents.
No. Richland, Tx:
· Bring the arts to all people of all walks of life in an affordable
manner. (Mission)
Grand
·
Junction, Co:
Help create and nurture a climate and conditions in which the
arts and culture can thrive and grow. (Mission)
· Complete, implement and periodically revise a community
strategic cultural development plan.
· Encourage and facilitate cooperation, collaboration, and
partnerships with and between the arts community, local
government, education, and the business community.
· Provide information and education to local artists and arts
agencies to enhance funding, management, and marketing
skills.
· Provide advice to city commission concerning the
establishment of community arts priorities and criteria for
expenditure of public resources.
· Increase both private and public resources for the arts.
San Francisco, Ca:
· Promote a neighborhood arts program to encourage and
support an active interest in the arts on a local and
neighborhood level.
· Establish liaison between community groups and develop
support for neighborhood artists and art organizations.
LOCAL ISSUES
Banners along Ocean Avenue
LOCAL
Various issues were identified in the City of Boynton Beach as relevant to
this topic.
Art League dissolved
o Last five members disbanded the Boynton Beach Art League
in early 2001 due to lack of membership. Its funds/assets
were disbursed.
GALA 2002 Refocuses on the Arts
o VISION: The vision of G.A.L.A. is to bring together the people
of the greater Boynton Beach community and visitors from
other cities, states, and countries through an annual
celebration of the cultural arts.
o GOALS: It incorporates the following aspirations as its goals:
} Present world-class artists
} Provide a wide range of cultural arts experiences
} Provoke the mind & spur economic revitalization
} Attract a diverse audience
} Involve and integrate the community
:~ Provide enriching experiences for the young
} Support regional arts activities
} Offer an experience for all five senses
} Create a celebratory atmosphere with lasting memories
} Showcase the newly renovated ocean avenue & downtown
area to visitors
:~ Enhance the image of Boynton Beach and the state of Florida
This year's event will focus on the Cultural Arts.
ART FESTIVAL = Art, Music, Dance, Literature, Culinary,
Graphic Design, Fashion, Photography, Hands-On, 5-Senses,
Quality, Innovative, Interactive---
We Want People To Hear, See, Feel, Smell, Taste And Touch
The Experience!
NOTE: The G.A.L.A. does incorporate the county's largest Youth
Art Exhibit with over 500 pieces of individually created pieces
by students (K - grade 12) from Palm Beach county public and
private schools.
"Boynton Beach Neighborhood Art District" and "The Neighborhood
Gallery"
o The Art District on Industrial Avenue was created by Richard
Beaulieu who does fine arts, sculptures and paintings and by
carving school teacher Pat Stone, who did the "Stone
Sculpture Project". Their goals are to bring a culture of visual
arts in some way to their community with national and local
talent, and to enhance the neighborhood.
Art in
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Workplace program
Goals for Art Center staff include revamping and reinstitution
of the program. New designs for supplemental and
promotional materials and new program will be completed by
the end of next summer.
O
To be determined: public locations in which to display art
work (suggesting Art Center, Civic Center, Library, City Hall
and City Hall in the Mall)
Banners
o Hanging art and event banners in the downtown corridor of
Ocean Avenue, Federal Highway, Boynton Beach Boulevard
and Seacrest Boulevard is currently under review by the city.
Murals
o Some murals have been created on the sides of buildings and
the issue is currently under review by the city.
Neighborhood Associations
o Many exist throughout the city and may have ideas/plans for
public art in their neighborhood.
Federal Copyright Law
o Copyright is distinct from rights to the work itself, as the city
learned when attempting to reuse the Sailfish logo created for
the Visions 20/20 Master Plan.
O
Ownership o£ the work (as comn~only exists for public works
in a municipal corporation or governmental entity) does not
also n~ake for ownership o£ tl~e copyright.
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Visual
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Artists Rights Act
VARA is federal legislation that accords artists certain rights
to their artworks. It protects both artists and their artworks
by forcing agencies to consider in advance the potentiality of
changes to a site for which an artwork is being proposed, and
of any future modifications that might occur to the artwork or
its site.
Funding sources
o Methods of funding Public Art need to be identified. City
operating funds are not currently available for this purpose.
Community Redevelopment Agency needs
o Goals of the CRA are to eliminate conditions of slum and
blight and to support economic redevelopment. To achieve
these goals it needs a critical mass of activities in a defined
area. Yet to be defined is the role of public art in the process.
Themes in Visions 20/20
o The Master Plan recommends certain themes for identified
areas within the city. This may have implications for public
art within these areas.
City Art Center
o The Art Center is currently able to host programs taking
place only three evenings per week because of the lack of
part time staff to cover and secure the building for evening
activities. The center is currently filled to capacity during the
day. Plans are that in three to four years, a second story will
built to allow for gallery space for adult art exhibitions,
classes, clinics, demonstrations and lecture series.
The Art Center currently hosts two art shows for the parents
of the 60 children enrolled in two summer sessions of Art
Camp.
Consultants
o Paid consultants are available to assist the city in setting up a
public arts program.
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HERITA GE FEST
In past years, this celebration incorporated a Youth Art
Exhibit that took place at Poinciana Elementary. Organizers
received a grant to bring an exhibit to next year's event.
SECRET OF THE SAILFISH
This event was a part of a Millennium Celebration. The idea
was a take-off from the Cows in Chicago. Various artists
were commissioned to do artwork that included a sailfish in
the work. The various works of art were then placed in
miscellaneous businesses throughout the City of Boynton
Beach along with a clue. There was an entry form that had a
blank message on the back that was to be figured out by
obtaining all the clues. The entry form was then mailed in
once the message had been figured out and there was a
drawing and a Silent Auction of the art as the Grand Finale.
O UIL T SHOW
The Library Quilters host a bi-annual show of artistic quilts at
the Woman's Club. The show receives recognition in national
publications and entries from throughout the United States.
ART IN THE CITY
This was a one-time Neighborhood Specialist project funded
this year by a grant via the "MLK a Day in Service". Local
artist, Tracey Stokes, taught art to about 50 children at four
different facilities from February to April and again in July.
Basic theme was to expose children to art who would not
have the opportunity to experience it. No plans or funding to
continue project in the future.
RE COMMENDATION
Turtle Sculpture by Richard Beaulieu (City Hall Lobby)
RECOMMEJVDA TION
Adopt an ordinance establishing an Arts Commission. The components of
the ordinance should include the following:
Purpose: The Mission of the Arts Commission of the City of Boynton
Beach is to advise the City Commission on matters related to the Arts, the
development of a plan and programs to promote and support public art,
and to recommend standards, guidelines and funding for implementation.
Members: The Arts Commission shall be composed of nine (9) regular
and two (2) alternate members who are citizens or business owners
preferably with the following backgrounds: Artist(s)
Art volunteer(s)/activist(s)
Planner
Private developer
Business owner
Neighborhood Association member(s)
Architect
Interested citizen(s)
Responsibilities: Act as an Advisory Board to the City Commission on the
following:
· Provide advice on matters relating to the Arts.
· Develop a Public Art Plan and Program for the City.
· Recommend standards and guidelines for art and aesthetics in
the city.
· Recommend funding sources including private and grant funds.
· Encourage public/private partnerships in the arts.
· Review and make recommendations on proposals for art works
for public buildings and public spaces.
· Encourage the flow of art into the city, and stimulate art
activities and events.
· Study art issues and implement art programs as may be
delegated to it from time-to-time by the City Commission.
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APPENDIX
Quilt (Library Lobby)
(~uestion Response Arts Historic
How often do they meet?
What financial commitments
{line item budget) do you have on
an annual basis (ie. staff,
printing, capital, etc.)?
Long term?
How do you measure success?
Why did your community decide
this was an imP°rtant strategy to
take on?
How does this fit into your
community's long range plan?
Can you share your (action) Yes No Yes No
planning documents with us?
Is this information available on
the web? What is your address?
As we continue to plan what
public or private agencies or do
you feel could help us?
Who would you recommend as a
known "expert' we could call on
as we get further in the process?
Additional notes:
Please ask Interviewee to forward written materials to:
Question Response Arts Historic
How often do they meet?
What financial commitments
(line item budget) do you have on
an annual basis (ie. staff,
printing, capital, etc.)?
Long term?
How do you measure success?
Why did your community decide
this was an important strategy to
take on?
How does this fit into your
community's long range plan?
Can you share your (action) Yes No Yes No
planning documents with us?
Is this information available on
the web? What is your address?
As we continue to plan what
public or private agencies or do
you feel could help us?
Who would you recommend as a
known "expert" we could call on
as we get further in the process?
Additional notes:
Please ask Interviewee to forward written materials to:
Public Art in the Urban Landscape
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Public Art in the Urban LandScape
Public Art
Landscape Architecture encompasses much more than just the landscape. Landscape Architecture is a
collaboration of the landscape and everything in it - buildings and structures, people, streets and
walkways, open space, social spaces, and functional spaces.
Landscape is an environment in which people act and to which they react (Greenbie.
My thesis project explores the relationship of public art and the urban landscape through the following
questions:
What is Public Art?
What is the value of art in our urban landscapes?
doing to promote public art?
This page will explore these topics and more! Stay tuned for more info.
Photo Credit: City of Chicago,
Graphics and Reproduction Center(l)
What is Public Art?
Through my studies and travel experiences in the United States and Europe, I have defined public art as
objects in our environment for public use and enjoyment that may display the following characters:
· historic
· aesthetic
· functional
Public art can be found in the form of:
· Sculpture
· Monuments
· Murals
· Fountains
· Ammenities such as seating, lights, signs
Art: A product that evokes the senses and stimulates emotions. The product may be something thought
to be beautiful, interesting, controversial, emotionally moving, educational, or displaying historic or
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cultural meaning.
It/hat gives art it's vitality is simply and ineffably the capacity of individuals to interpret and transform
the language to express new ideas or restate oM ones in a compelling way (Stem, 9).
'Art' and 'the public' do not belong to different categories or statwl for entirely different phenomena. Art
is public by definition. Works of art are theresult of actions aimed at the public. Metaphorically, the
arena of art is a public space. People do :not create art without a desire to communicate. All else is a
private matter, a hobby, self-ofulfillment. - Ludger Gerdes (Brand, 102).
Art in public places
In Public places, there are many forms of art that enhance the space and give it character. Sculpture of
all kinds can be found in almost any city either representing a historic figure, or expressing a style,
thought, or culture. Murals are found on the sides of buildings, sometimes advertising a product or
event, or expressing something of cultural, historical, or visual importance. Fountains celebrate the
reflections and coolness of water and add white noise, drowning out the sounds of traffic. One thing that
is not often considered public art is the playstmcture. Children see them as the most exciting element in
the landscape.
Public art identifies the city, displaying persons and events in history by use of historic monuments. This
form of art can educate the public about these historically important events. They cause people to think
about the history, remember the events and people, and even to relive them(Lynch4, 51,52, 54).
Traditionally the purpose of public art was one of commemorating important personalities and/or events
- literally, the narrating of history in the streets. It was believed that through exposure to art and the
inculcation of national and local pride the masses wouM become more cultured and civic-minded
(Piercey, 2).
Public art and monuments promote social gathering and interaction. The piece of art umally attracts
people closer to the object, and often offers a place to sit, or meet, others. The art automatically becomes
an identifiable point in the urban environment. It is in this sense that most works of public art are found
in public plaza or parks where the site is more suited for such gathering. Many times, these sites, found
in the heart of the city, include monuments that symbolize the history of the place, or fountains and
sculpture that demonstrate a celebration of place. These objects are seen as attractions to visitors and
local citizens alike.
Symbolism makes a good city as much as bricks and mortar, glass and steel and shade trees. We are
probably all instinctual ancestor worshipers, and we worship the idealization of the past, not its reality,
which is mostly lost to us anyway (Greenbie, 122).
The urban environment can become personalized with art by demonstrating a particular style, activity, or
culture. Art creates a sense of place, it reflects social theory about the place, and displays a style that is
attributed to the space. Art is often used in public places to give it character, to make a space interesting,
or to simply beautify it. People remember a place because of the artwork that exists in the space - the art
acts as a symbol of the place. The Arch in St. Louis is a highly recognized symbol, just as the Statue of
Liberty symbolizes New York. This recognition is a place making device.
Public art contributes to the process qf place making (Sucher, 157).
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The use of urban art
Change is inevitable. Growth and improvement usually accompany change, especially in the urban
environment. The land in the urban environment changes from time to time as the needs and uses of the
city and its inhabitants change, and the outlooks on what is desired for the city and its appearance vary.
City revitalization has become an increasing priority for many cities across the United States.
Revitalization has included many goals for the city including beautification, landscaping and street
planting, urban parks, and art.
Art in the urban setting exists mainly for the sake of the
community, joining utility and beauty, and often historic
meaning. Public art gives the community an identity - character
that can be representative of the city and its people. Sculpture,
memorials, monuments, fountains and murals are placed in
public places to display historic meaning, cultural significance,
md city beautification. Public plazas offer the pedestrian a place
enjoy the sites, and play. These places often
incorporate art, decoration, and landscape features to make the
give it character. Art gives the urban area a
place.
SeaRle, Volumetric Space Frame
by Doris Chase(2)
Photo References:
(1) :http://cpl. Bb. uic. edu/OO4chicago/timeline/caIder, html
(2) : http : /Avww. wolfe, ne t/-fin/art/pub lic. htm l
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CITY
Austin
~Broward County
Dallas
Denver
Kansas City
ILos Angeles
r
Los Angeles
tMiami
INewYork City
}Philadelphia
Iphoenix
Portland
Ordinances
Consulted
~-50926(1985)
861009-A
95-20(1995)
City Code
Art. X(1988)
--[717(1991)
1718(1991)
t460(1993)
}60321
166,725(1991)
164,244(1989)
1993, Amended
1994
65(1982)
16-130
G3537(1992)
Comparison of Program Specifics
IAIIocation
1% [1% caps at
15200,000
2%
1.5% *
0.75% *
· see City table
1%
1%
up to 1% of
[building valuation
1% of capital
improverhent
1.5%
1%*
0.50%*
*see City table
1%
]up to 1%
15% for project
support and
community
participation
activities
15% for curatorial
services and the
preservation and
maintenance of
county Artworks
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art taxation
$50,000
1995
Expenditure
$353,207
$500,000
20% for
Administration
8% for Arts and none $40,000
artists services
r
$1,000,000 [$750,000
400,000
no minimum, some
budgets are
combined
Varies
Cash deposit into
Arts Development
Fee Trust Fund, or a 500,000 / non
dollar credit for art Iresidential !N/A
project or program
administrative
costs I(except law states N/A
- 5% for cyclical ldifferently)
maintenance
N/A
$1,000,000
no minimum
no minimum
$100,000
N/A
$1,766,236
N/A
$500,000
]52,739,700
$400,238
161537
1.33%
none
none
none
.05% for
maintenance
.95% acquisition,
siting, and
deacessioning f
Public Art
.33% for selection,
administration,
community
education and
registration of
Public Art
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San Antonio 84433(1996)
1%
]San Diego ]17757(1992) case by case
209-65
San Francisco 148-74
Seattle ~102210(1973)
105389
2%
15% Program [N/A
support
1%
50% of Art works
purchased executed
by Pacific /A
Northwest artists
not quantifiable
$1,375,000
N/A
Plan Development and Selection Methods
~ Who [Who IWho Decides IWho Makes
iCity [Who Develops Slide Registry
iCity Art Plan Approves IAuthorizes /Selection ISelection
Plan ~Disbursement lMethods tMethods Maintained
--f
Austin
Broward
County
Art in Public
Place Panel with
Art in Public
Place
Coordinator in
consultation with
user department,
:onsulting
architects and
Commision
representitivies
lBroward
Cultural Affairs
Council, Public
Art and Design
Committee
Fhe Arts
Commission
reviews and
recommends
thePlan to the
City Manager
The Board of the
County
[Public Art
[Committee,
Dallas [Office of City Council
]Cultural Affairs
[staff
C~oe Mayor's
mmission on
Denver [Art, Culture and The Mayor
IFi m
Kansas City
Cultural
ArtCommission
General
Manager,
Cultural Affairs
Department
County Agency
(Art in Public
Places)
LA
Miami
-City Manager
for contracts
under $37,000
-City Council for
contracts over
$37,000
County
Administrator
The Panel
recommends the
method to the
City Manager
through the Arts
Commission
Board of County
Commissioners
RESO#
Municipal Art
Commission
Review and
Recommendation
by Cultural
Affairs
Commission and
approval by
Mayor
Art in Public
Places Trust
Office of
Cultural Affairs
and Department
with project
funds
Budget Office
and City Agency
(it varies by
project)
I~ity Council
Cultural Affairs
Department,
Mayor and City
Eouncil
Director
Cultural Policy
Project
Evaluation
Panel
Municipal Art
Commission
Cultural Affairs
Department
Master Plan
New York City Arts Arts Mayor's office of Percent for Art
Commission Commission construction Staff
Public Art Office
The Selection
Panel appointed
by Art in Public
Place Panel
(approved by
Arts
Commission)
Artist Selection
Panels
Peer Panels
Project
Evaluation
Panel
Selection Panel
(appointed by
Municipal Art
Commission)
Artist Selection
Panel, General
Manager
Professional
Advisory
Committee
Yes (national)
No
Yes
[Yes (national)
No
Yes
~Ar0sts Select~on Yes
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Philadelphia
Phoenix
~Portland
,San Antonio
ISan Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Office of Arts &
Culture's Public
Art Office
Arts
Commission
IRegional Arts
and Culture
Council
Department of
Arts and Cultural
Affairs
The Commission
for Arts and
Culture
Arts
Commission
Arts
Commission
with input from
individual city
depar~ents,
Capital Budget
Office, Percent
for Art Advisory
Council
City Council
Controller
Office, Capital
Budget Office
City Council
Regional Arts I
and Culture Regional Arts
Council's Public and Culture
'Art Advisory Council
Committee
City Council
[~ablic Art
Office, Percent
[or Art Advisory
Council
P~ts
2ommission
Selection
Committee with
advice from
Public Art
Advisory
Committee
Public Art
Advisory
Committee
City Council
The Commission
City Council City Council for Arts and
Culture
- The Visual Art
Committee
Office of
Management and
Budget
Board of
Supervisors
At~s
Commission
Arts
Commission
Arts
Commission
Iury or Percent
for Art Advisory Yes
Council
Peer)anelreview Yes
Selection No
Committee with
approval of
Public Art
Advisory
Committee
Artist Selection Iy
Panel es
Committee Yes
Selection Panel No
Selection Panel N/A
city
Austin
]Broward County
Dallas
Denver
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Name of
Contact Information
Contact Person IAddress
-]Phone
Fax
Program
Art in Public
Places
I ublic Art and
esign
IPublic Art Program
IPublic Art
Martha Peters,
Coordinator, Art in
Public Places
Mary A.Becht,
Director
lean Creer, Public
Art and Design
Adm.
Margarette
Robinette OCA
PublicArt Program
PO Box 1088
Austin, Texas
178767
(512) 397-1455
IlO0 South Andrews -I
venue
ort Lauderdale, (305)
Florida
33301
357-7475
'[1925 Elm St. Suite
[500
[Dallas, TX 75201
I280 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(214) 670-3284
(303) 640-2696
(512) 397-1460
(305) 357-7456
I(214)670-1404
(303) 640-2737
Percent for Art
Arts
414 East 12thl
Street
Heidi Bilardo Kansas City, 816)
Missouri
64108
[Roella Hsieh Louie 433 South Spring
Ior Mark Johnston Street, 10th floor
[Cultural Affairs Los Angeles, CA (213)
IDepartment 90013
Development
Public Works
Improvement Arts
ioella Hsieh Louie 433 South Spring ]
r Mark Johnston Street, 10th floor
uitural Affairs Los Angeles, CA (213)
epartment 90013
274-2115 (816) 274-1515
485-2433 ](213) 485-6835
485-2433 (213) 485-6835
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Miami
New York City
Philadelphia
phoenix
Metro Dade Art in
Public Places
~Public Art Program
Public Art Program
[
lPercent for Art
Vivian Donnel
Rodriguez Director,
Art in Public
Places
Renee Piechocki
Carol Clark
Lawrence Director,
[public Art
111 NW First St.,
ite 610 Miami,
133128-1982
t2 Columbus Circle
New York, New
York
10019
1600 Arch Street,
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
19103
200 W.
Greg Washington, 10th
Esser floor
Phoenix AZ 85003
(305) 375-5362
(212) 841-4222
'215) 823-5432
502) 626-4637
(305)375-5345
(212) 30%6490
i(215) 686-8292
(602) 262-6914
Portland
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco
;eattle
Public Art
Eloise Mac Murray
Regional Arts and
Culture Council
Felix Padron
Art & Cultural
Affairs
I306 SW 6th Ave. (503)
Suite 100
Portland, OR
97204
222 East Houston # ]
[500
[San Antonio, TX (210)
1782o5
823-5432
Percent For Art
Public Art
t 1010 Second Ave.
Suite 555
Gail Goldman SanDiego, CA (619)
92101
228-0263
533-3051
Public Art
]Public Art
Jill Manton
Director, Public Art
Program
Barbara Goldstein
#24025 Van Ness Ave., (415)
San Francisco, CA
94102
312 1st Ave. N
Seattle, WA
)8109-4501
252-2585
(206) 684-7311
(503) 823-5111
(210) 222-2787
(619) 533-3788
(415) 252-2595
(206) 684-7172
Austin
Austin
City
Contact Information
] Program
Art in Public
]Places
Contact [ Address
Martha Peters [PO Box 1088
Coordinator, Art inI-iAusfin, TX 78767
(512)
Public Places
Phone [ Fax
397-1455
I(512) 397-1460
[
Austin
Ordinances
Specifics
i
Percentage for ] Specific
Art/ Allocation
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
1995
City
'Consulted
Expenditure
850926(1985)
1% l%caps at $353,207
$50,000
$200,000
861009-A
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
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city
Austin
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
Art in Public
Places Panel
with Art in
Public Places
Coordinator in
consultation with
user
departments,
consulting
larchitects and
lcommunity
lrepresentatives
Who
Approves Art
Plans
TheArts
Commision
reviews and
recommends the
Plan to the City
Manager
Who
Authorizes
Disbursment
- City Manger
for contracts
under $37,00
~ City Council
for contracts
over $37,00
Who Decides
Selection
Methods
The Panel
recommends the
method to the
City Manager
through the Arts
Commision
Who Makes
the Selection
The Selection
Panel appointed
by APP Panel
(approved by
Arts
Commision)
Slide Registry
Maintained
Yes(national)
Program
Art in Public
Place Panel
Number of
Members
Ex-officio
Members
Governing Bodies
Term (years)
Members
1 representative
of the Arts
Commission, 6
visual arts
professionals ( at
least 2 from the
enviromental
design fields:
architecture,
landscape
architecture,
urban planning
or design
'Appointed by
The/~ts
Commission
1.5
Staff
Broward County
Contact Information
City Program Contact Address Phone Fax
Broward County
Public Art and
Design Program
Mary A Becht,
Director
lean Creer, Public
Art and Design
Administrator
100 South Andrews
Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301
(305) 357-7457
Specifics
(305) 357-7456
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City
Ordinances
Consulted
fBroward County 95-20 (1995) 1-2%1
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
-15% for project
support and
community
participation
activities
15% for curatorial
services and the
preservation and
maintenence of
county artworks
$1.00
1995
Expenditure
~$500,000
1. The Broward County establishes 2% to be calculated on the total eligible construction costs of capital improvement projects,
and 1% to be calculated on the total eligible construction costs for highway and arterial road projects.
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Who Makes Who Who Who Decides l
the City Art Approves Art Authorizes Selection Who Makes
Plan Plans Disbursment Methods I the Selection
The Broward
Cultural Affairs
Council and The Board ofg County Board of County
Commissioners Artist Selection
Public Art and the County Administrator Panels
Design RESO#
Committee
Slide Registry
Maintained
City
Broward
County
No
] Number of
Program
Members
Broward County I
Public Art
Design
Committee
(BCAC)
Governing Bodies
7
Ex-officio
Members
Non voting
Stakeholder
Members
fluctuate by
project
Term (years)
Members
Chair of the
Broward
Cultural Affairs
Council, artist,
architect,
museum
clirector,
gducators, design
~rofessionals
Appointed by [
Broward
Cultural Affairs
Council
Staff
Dallas
Dallas
City
[ Program
Public Art Program
Contact Information
[ Contact ~ Address [ Phone
[Margaret Robinet 1925 Elm St., Suite [
[Office of Cultural 500 1(214) 670-3284
[Affairs Dallas, TX 75201
Fax
F
(214) 670-1404
Specifics
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Dallas
City
Ordinances
Consulted
City Code Art. X
(1988)
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
IMinimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
20% for '
1.5% Administration
.75%] 18% forArts and fn°ne
larfists services
1995
Expenditure
$40,000
Dallas
City
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Who Makes Who [ Who Who Decides
the City Art Approves Art Authorizes Selection Who Makes
Plan Plans Disbursment Methods the Selection
IPublic Art Office of
I Cultural Affairs
tCommittee, and Department Cultural Policy panels
IOCA staff City Council tPeer
with ploject
funds
ISlide Registry
Maintained
jYes
Program
Dallas Public Art
Commission
Governing Bodies
Number of Ex-officio
Members Members
11
Term (years)
Members
5 artists, 3
Cultural Affairs
Commission
members, 1
architect, 1
landscape
architect, 1
Urban Planner
Appointed by-[
Cultural Affairs
Commission
Staff
Denver
IDenver
City
I Program
Public Art Program ]N/A
Contact Information
Contact ~ Address
I280 14th Street
Denver CO 8202
Phone I Fax
' (303) 640-2696
(303) 640-2737
Specifics
Denver
city
Ordinances
Consulted
717 (1991)
718 (1991)
46O (1993)
Percentage for
Art
f1%
Specific
Allocation
t Minimum Value
of a Project to be 1995
Subject to % for Expenditure
Art Taxation
$1,000,000 $750,000
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City
IDenver
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
The Mayor's
Commission on
Art, Culture and
Film
Who
Approves Art
Plans
the Mayor
Who Who Decides
Authorizes Selection
Disbursment Methods
Budget Office [Project
and City Agency
(it varies by tEvaluati°n
project) IPanel
Who Makes
the Selection
Project
Evaluation
Panel
Slide Registry
Maintained
Yes (national)
Program
Denver
Governing Bodies
Number of
Members
[8
Ex-officio
Members
l Term (years)
Members
At least 8
members expert
in the following
fields:
Arcitecture, Art
criticism, Art
education, Art
history,
Choreography,
Dance,
Communicative
Arts, Crafts,
Folk and Ethnic
Arts, Literature,
Media Arts,
Music, Opera,
Painting,
Photography,
Sculpture,
theater, Urban
Design, 2
representatives
of the film
industry, 3
representatives
of business and
labor, 4
representatives
of business and
labor, 4
representatives
of the
geographic and
demographic
diversity of the
city.
l Appointed by Staff
The Mayor
1.5
Kansas City
Contact Information
City t Program [ Contact [ Address [ Phone ] Fax
Kansas City
Percent for Art
Program
Heidi
Birlardo
Ii4TM (816)
East
12th
treet
ansas City, MO
108
274-2115 I(816) 274-1515
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city
Kansas City
Ordinances
Consulted
60321
Specifics
Percentage for
Art
1%
Specific
Allocation
Varies
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
1995
Expenditure
IbNO minimum, some
udgets are
$400,000
[combined
City
Kansas City
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Cultural Art
Commission
Who I Who
Approves Art Authorizes
Plans Disbursment
Municipal City
Art Commission Council
Who Decides
Selection
Methods
Who Makes
the Selection
Municipal
Art Commission
Slide Registry
Maintained
[ Selection Panel
(appointed by
nicipal IYes
ommission)
Program
(ansas City
Municipal Art
Commission
Governing Bodies
Number of
Members
Ex-officio
Members
Members Appointed by 1
Term (years)
Mayor, President
of the board of
Park
commissioners,
Chair of the City
Plan
Commission
Mayor 1
Staff
Los Angeles
1' City
Los Angeles
Program
IFDA~ts~ Devel°pment
on Private
evelopment
Contact Information
I Contact I Address
Roella Hsieh Louie [433 South Spring
[or Mark Johnston ]Street 10th Floor
ICultural Affairs tLos Angeles, CA
tDepartment 190013
Phone 'I Fax
(213) 485-2433 (213) 485-6835
]
Specifics
City
Los Angeles
Ordinances
Consulted
Sec 91.0304 of
Municipal Code
added through
ordinance 166,725
(4/8/91 )
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
Minimum Value
/of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
lup to 1% Of
building valuation
ICash$500,000/non
deposit
into
Arts Development
Fee Trust Fund, or a
dollar for dollar residential
credit for art project
or program
1995
Expenditure
N/A
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
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City
Los Angeles
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
Who
Approves Art
Plans
Who
Authorizes
Disbursment
Who Decides
Selection
Methods
Who Makes
the Selection
Slide Registry
Maintained
General
Manager,
CulturalAffairs
Department
IbRec°mmendati°n
y Cultural 1Cultural Affairs
Affairs and [Deparment,
approval by [Mayor and City
Mayor and City [Council
Council
iC)ultural Affairs
eparment
Artsist Selection No
Panel, General
Manager
Program
Governing Bodies
Los Angeles
Cultural Affairs
]Commission
1
Number of
Ex-officio
Members I Members
5
Term (years)
Members
Film actress,
film producer,
businessperson
and community
advocate and 3
community arts
advocates
Appointed by -
1
]Mayor with City
Council
approval
3
Staff
Los Angeles
City
Program
Contact Information
Contact I Address
Phone
Fax
]
Los Angeles
Public Arts [Rl..oella
Hsieh
Louie
Improvements Arts I°r Mark Johnston
Program ]Cultural Affairs
]Department
433 South Spring
Street, 10th Floor
Los Angeles, CA (213)
90013
485-2433
(213)
485-6835
Specifics
city
Los Angeles
Ordinances
Consulted
Sec 19.85 of
Administrative
Code, added
through Ordinance
164,244 (1/15/89)
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
1% of Capital
Improvements
- up to 18% for
~dministrative
costs
- 5% for cyclic
maintenance
All public works
improvements
projects, except
where law prevents
monies from
inclusion in total
budget
1995
Expenditure
N/A
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
city
~osAngeles
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
Who
Approves Art
Plans
Who
Authorizes
Disbursment
Who Decides
Selection
Methods
General Manger,
Cultural Affairs
Department
'[RecommendationI
]by Cultural tCultural Affairs
]Affairs and tDepartment,
]approval by IMayor and City
IMayor and Cuty ]Council
]Council ]
Cultural Affairs
Department
Who Makes
the Selection
Artists Selection
Panel, General
Manager
Slide Registry
Maintained
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Governing Bodies
Program
Los Angeles
Cultural Affairs
COmmission
Number of
Members
Ex-officio
Members
Term (years)
Members
Film actress,
film producer,
businessperson
and community
advocate and 3
community arts
advocates
Appointed by
Mayor with City
COuncil
approval
3
Staff
Miami
Contact Information
1 City I Program ! Contact ] Address [ Phone I Fax
tMiami ] Ms Vivian Donnel 111 NW First St., [305) 375-5362
]Metro-Dade Art in Suite 610
, Director, Art in Miami, FL [( tr ~!,305,
375-5345
Public Places Rodriguez
Public Places 33128-1982
Specifics
Minimum Value
City Ordinances Percentage for Specific of a Project to be 1995
Consulted Art Allocation Subject to % for Expenditure
Art Taxation
Miami 1993 ordinance last 1.5% N/A N/A $1,766,236
ammended in 1994
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
City
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
VIiami
[ArtOUnty Agency
in Public
Places)
Who
Approves Art
Plans
Art in Public
Who [ Who Decides
Authorizes[ Selection
Disbursment Methods
Director Master Plan
Places Trust
Who Makes
the Selection
Professional
Advisory
Committee
Slide Registry
Maintained
Yes
Program
Miami
Trust->
PAC->
Number of
Members
15
11
Ex-officio
Members
Governing Bodies
Term (years)
N/A
Members
Appointed
volunteers
Paid
professionals: 1
landscape
architect, 2
architects, 2
Public Art
Directors, 4
Museum
Directors, 1
Public School
Arts
administrator
Appointed by
The Board of
County
Commissioner
appoints the
Trust which
appoints the
PAC
Staff
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New York City
Contact Information
[ City Program Contact ] Address [ Phone Fax
2 Columbus Circle [
[New York City Public Art Program Renee Piechocki tNew York, Newl(212) 841-4222 (212) 307-6490
, ]York 10019
Specifics
Ordinances ] Percentage for
City t Consulted i Art
] Minimum Value
Specific of a Project to be 1995
Allocation Subject to % for I Expenditure
Art Taxation I
INew York City 165 (1982) [1%1 tSl,000,000 IN/A
1 The City of New York allocates 1% of the first $20,000,000 and .5% of any amount in excess with a $400,00 maximum
budget.
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
I City the City Art Approves Art Authorizes Selection Who Makes Slide Registry
I Plan Plans Disbursment Methods the Selection Maintained
Arts Arts
York City I[Commission Commission Mayor's office of Percent for Art [Artists selection
ll~ew
Yes
construction Staff [Panel
Governing Bodies
Program Number of Ex-officio
Members Members Term (years) Members Appointed by Staff
New York City
11
Representatives
of: the Mayor,
thePresident of
the Metropolitan
Museum of Art,
the President of
the New York
Public Library,
the President of
the Brooklyn
Museum
[ architect, 1
minter, 1
:culptor,
llandscape
architect
The Mayor
Philadelphia
I City
Program
Contact Information
Contact '[ Address
1600 Arch Street,
12th floor
Philadelphia, PA
19103
Phone ~ Fax
[Philadelphia
Public Art Program Carol Clark
Lawrence
(215)
686-2800
(215) 686-8292
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City
Ordinances
Consulted
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
1995
Expenditure
Philadelphia 16-130 t 1% lno minimum [$500,000
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Who Makes Who Who Decides
Who Makes Slide Registry
City the City Art Authorizes Selection
the Selection Maintained
Plan Disbursment Methods
Philadelphia
Office of Arts &
Culture's Public
Art Office
fWho
Approves Art
Plans
Public Art Office
with input from
individual city
departments,
Capital Budget
Office, Percent
for Art Advisory
Council
Controller
Office,Capital
Budget Office
Public Art
Office, Percent
for Art Advisory
Council
Jury or Percent
for Art Advisory Yes
Council
Governing Bodies
Program NumberMembersOf Ex-officiOMembers Term (years) I Members /Appointed by Staff
Philadelphia Art
Commission
indefinite
1 Painter, 1
Sculptor, 1
Architect, 1
Landscape
Architect, 1
Member of the
Fairmont Park
Commission, 1
Business
Executive, 2
Members of the
faculty or
governing body
of a school of
Art and
Architecture
The Mayor
Phoenix
Contact Information
i City I Program I Contact I Address I Phone I Fax
' 200 W, (602) ~(602)
Gre Washington, 10th
g Esser Floor
Phoenix AZ 85003
.Phoenix ProgramPercent for Art
262-4637 262-6914
City
Phoenix
Specifics
I
Ordinances Percentage for I Specific
Consulted Art ] Allocation
3537 (1992) tup to 1%1
Inone
IMinimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
]no minimum
1995
Expenditure
152,739,700
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1 Up to 1% of all Capital Improvements except for land and equipment costs
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Who Makes I Who Who ] Who Decides
City the City Art I Approves Art AuthorizesI Selection
~ I Plan Plans Disbursment Methods
Phoenix
Arts
City Council Icity Council commission
commission ~ Phoenix Arts
Phoenix
iWho Makes
the Selection
Peer review
Panel
ISlide Registry
Maintained
IYes
Program
IArts
Number of
Members
Comission 25
Ex-officio
Members
Governing Bodies
Term (years) Members
Appointed by I
Staff
3
10 community
activists, 1
Publisher, 2
Painters, 2
Sculptors, 1
Marketing
Professional, 4
Educators, 2
Developers, 2
Media
Professionals, 3
Lawyers
ICity Council
Portland
Contact Information
~ Program I Contact Address I Phone [ Fax
City
Portland
Eloise Mac Murray
Public Art Program iRegiona1 Arts and
1Culture Council
309 SW 6th Ave., 'I( [(
Suite 100 503) 823-5432 503)
Portland OR 97204
823-5111
~ortland
Specifics
City
Ordinances
Consulted
161537
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
1.33%
.95% acquisition,
siting and
deacessioning of
Public art, .05% for
maintenance, .33%
for selection,
administration,
community
education, and
registration of
Public
Art
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
1995
Expenditure
3100,000
$400,238
Plan Development and
Art Selection Methods
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Who Makes Who Who Who Decides
the City Art Approves Art Authorizes Selection Who Makes Slide Registry
Plan Plans Disbursment Methods the Selection Maintained
Selectionm
Regional Arts Committee with Selection
.egional Arts and Culture Regional Arts advice from Committee with
ad Culture Council Public i andCulture Public Art approval of No
:ouncil Art Advisory Council Public Art
CommitteeCommittee Advisory Advisory
Portland
Program
IRegional Arts
!and Culture
ICouncil
Governing Bodies
Number of
Members
Ex-officio
Members
Term (years)
2 years x 2
Members Appointed by
Wide range
(visual artists, ~ . .
City Council,
financial,business'°ther diciplines, METRoThree Counties 17
educators, etc)
Staff _
San Antonio
City
ISanAntonio
Program
Percent for Art
Contact Information
Contact [ Address
Phone
IFelix Padron
Arts & Cultural
Affairs
Ii22 East Houston #
0~ Antonio, TX (210)
8205
228-0263
(210)
Fax
222-2787
city
Ordinances
Consulted
Specifics
San Antonio 1%
I84433 (1996)
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
~'.15% Program
Support
N/A
1995
Expenditure
N/A
City
San Antonio
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
Department of
Arts and Cultural
Affairs
Who
Approves Art
Plans
City Council
Who
Authorizes
Disbursment
City Council
Who Decides
Selection
Methods
Public Art
Advisory
Committee
Who Makes
the Selection
Artist Selection
Panel
Slide Registry
Maintained
Yes
Governing Bodies
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Number
of
Ex-officio
Program Term (years) Members ~Appointed by Staff
Members Members
Arts and Cultural
Affairs and
Public Art
Advisory
Committee
[,2 year
terms
1 Artist, 1 Urban
Planner, 1
Enginer, 1
Architect, 1
Academic in Art
or Art History, 1
person from
business
category, 1
citizen at large
Historic Design
and Review
Commission
San Diego
Contact Information
[ City [ Program I Contact [ Address [ Phone [ Fax
San Diego
Public Art Program tGail Goldman
il010 Second Ave.,
an Diego,Uite555 CA (619)533-3501
2101
(619)533-3788
City
Specifics
I Minimum Value I
Ordinances Percentage for Specific of a Project to be 1995
Consulted Art Allocation Subject to % for Expenditure
Art Taxation
]San Diego 17757 (1992) 1' [N/A [N/A [Not quantifiable
* City of San Diego does not have a traditional 1% the amount is negotiated on case by case basis
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Who Makes Who Who Who Decides
Who Makes Slide Registry
City the City Art Approves Art Authorizes Selection
the Selection Maintained
Plan Plans Disbursment Methods
San Diego The Commision The Commision
for Arts and City Council City Council for Arts and Committee Yes
[ Culture Culture
Program
San Diego
15
Number of
Members
Governing Bodies
Term (years) Members
[
Appointed by
Ex-officio
Members
6 patrons, 1
Landscape
Architect, 3
Theatre, 2
Community
Artists, 1
Architect, 1
Historian, 1
Visual Arts 1
Tourism
[
Mayor
Staff
San Francisco
Contact Information
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City I Program t Contact I Address Phone Fax
San Public Jill Manton, [25 Van Ness Ave.,
Francisco Art Program Director Public Art I#240
Program ISan Francisco, CA](415) 252-2585 ](415)
194102
252-2595
Specifics
City Ordinances
Consulted
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
1995
Expenditure
San Francisco 209-65
148-74 2% $1,375,000
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
i Who Who Who Decides
City Approves Art Authorizes Selection Who Makes Slide Registry
Plans Disbursment Methods the Selection Maintained
Who Makes
the City Art
Plan
tSan [Arts The visual Art
[ [Commission
Francisco Committee
Board of
Supervisors and
Finance
Committee
cA~tSommission
Selection Panels fNo (But
]available is the
I(AC Liason, [Art Commission
Iclient, architect, [Gallery Registry
I~prartoSfessional)lArdsts) [of Bay Area
V Number of
Program] Members
ISan Francisco
ss,on
17
Governing Bodies
Ex-officio
Members
Term (years)
Members
12:3 lay
members, 1 artist
painter, 1 artist
sculptor, 1
writer, 2
architects, 1
landscape
architect, 1
musician, 1 1
dancer, 1 theater
>rofessional
Appointed by [ Staff
Mayor
Seattle
Seattle
City
Contact Information
Program
Public Art Program
Contact
Barbara Goldstein
Address [ Phone
312 1st Ave N.
Seattle, WA
98109-4501
Fax
t(215) 684-7172
(215) 684-7171
Specifics
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Seattle
Ordinances
Consulted
Percentage for
Art
Specific
Allocation
Minimum Value
of a Project to be
Subject to % for
Art Taxation
t I
lworks of art
purchased must be
1% executed by arists N/A
fresiding in Pacific
INorthwest Area
102210 (1973)
105389
1995
Expenditure
1
city
Seattle
Plan Development and Art Selection Methods
Who Makes ] Who Who Who Decides I
the City Art i Approves Art Authorizes Selection ] Who Makes
Plan Plans Disbursment Methods the Selection
Slide Registry
Maintained
tArts Office of Arts Arts Selection N/A
ICommission Management and [Commission Commission Panel
rBudget
Governing Bodies
[ Program 1 Number°f I Ex'°ffici° tTerm(years)[MembersMembers Members [App°intedby I
Seattle Arts 15 2 IN/A [Mayor 112
Commission
Staff
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ART IN PITTSBURGH - COMMUNffY ART PKO~RAM rage ~ ot z
ComnmniO, Art
Development Projects
Art ConSetn,ation
Art Commission
Links
Home Page
Enudl
COMMUNITY
ART PROGRAM
COMMUNITY ART PROGRAM
The City of Pittsburgh is embarking on an effort to create enduring works of
public art at the neighborhood level. PublicArtPittsburgh is an opportunity for
artists and communities to create projects that celebrate community identity,
commemorate untold histories, inspire civic pride, respond to the local
environment, and invigorate public spaces. Each project will be the outcome
ora parmership combining artists imagination, creativity, skill, and energy
with the knowledge, experience, commitment, and enthusiasm of Pittsburgh's
communities.
The City of Pittsburgh's commitment to a Community Public Art program is
an acknowledgment of the positive role art can and should play in defining
our city. Each of Pittsburgh's communities posses a partictflar sense of place
and history. The variety of community based organizations active in
Pittsburgh today testifies to the active role citizens play in working to make
their communities more livable. In fact, public art is well suited to make
visual the ideas, histories, emotions, dreams, and realities that form our
neighborhoods. The City has engaged in a variety of programs to assist
communities in their efforts to enhance the physical environment, to increase
safety, to provide incentives for appropriate businesses and to access
necessary services. Public art can play a role within this context of
community empowerment and improvement.
In October 1999, the City of Pittsburgh sent out a call for artists,
organizations and community members to participate in the development of a
permanent works of art. The Pittsburgh Art Commission selected 5
sponsoring community teams from the first submissions:
East Allegheny Community Council
~ http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/artcomm/artcom5a, html 8/20/2001
ART IN PITTSBURGH - COMMUNITY ART PKOkiKAM Page
East End Cooperative Ministry and Jewish Community Center
Penn Avenue Arts Initiative (Friendship Development Associates
and Bloomfield-Garfield -Corporation)
South Side l_x~cal Development Company
Uptown Community Action Group
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/artcomm/artcom5a, html
8/20/2001
Art Commission .t-age ~ or t
Art Commission
The Art Commission is a nine (9) member panel appointed by the Mayor
which works to improve the aesthetic quality of the City's public spaces.
Members of the panel must be City residents and represent various
disciplines in the arts. The Commission is mandated to review all works
of art in city ownership or those proposed to be acquired by the City of
Pittsburgh. The Commission is also mandated to review the urban design
and architectural and landscape aspects of certain structures in which
City funds are invested and which are erected on or above land
belonging to the City or public places under its control. For more
information on the Art Commission, call (412) 255-2208.
Visit the new Art Commissions Site called
"Public Art Pittsburgh".
PublicArtPittsburgh: current projects
The Art Commission has cancelled its meeting of August 29, 2001. Its
next meeting is September 26, 2001.
Meeting Minutes
· ~uty 25~ 2001
· Jm3e 01, 2001_agenda
· June 0] 2001 minutes
· April 25, 2001
· March 28, 2001
· Februa~_- 28, 2001
City Planning
200 Ross St.
Fourth Floor
Pittsburgh. PA 15219
(412) 255-2200
Search the whole City of
Pittsburgh web site
http ://www. city.pittsburgh, pa.us/cp/html/art commission.html
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Introduction
by Barbara Goldstein
Welcome to Public Art 101, the Seattle Arts Commission's "how to" conference on public art. The
Seattle Arts Commission (SAC) is pleased to host this event, and hopes that those who attend it
and those who experience it through our curricular guide are encouraged to develop public art in
their own communities.
The Seattle Arts Commission was founded as the City's arts agency in 1971. It is responsible for
administering an Art Support Program which funds artists and arts organizations, a Public Art
Program which places visual art in the public realm, and advocating for the support and promotion
of art in Seattle. The Public Art Program started in 1973 with the creation of the City's "percent
for art "ordinance. This ordinance provides funds for the purchase and commissioning of visual
The Seattle P~rts Commission's public art program is not the oldest in the United States, and it's
not the largest. However, because of a number of ideas and projects it has pioneered, it may be
the best known. The Seattle area is a center for public art, with programs sponsored not only by
the City through SAC, but also by King County/Metro, Sound Transit, Washington State and private
philanthropists. As a result of this artistic wealth, the Seattle Arts Commission has become a
magnet for informational requests about public art.
Over the years, we have received many requests to share our procedures, photographs, fact sheets
and advice on the acquisition, selection, deaccession and maintenance of public art When we
could, we have readily shared information. At the same time, a nagging thought kept occurring to
us: was this a service we could provide to the field by sponsoring a conference? Thus, Public Art
101 was born.
In 1998, we sponsored our first conference, drawing on the knowledge and expertise that exists in
this region. Artists and arts administrators from around the United States attended, and we fielded
many follow-up requests to provide curricular materials to people who were unable to attend the
conference. This year we derided to host the conference again, providing more t/me for individual
sessions, exploring issues in greater depth, inviting speakers from other parts of the country, and
adding a number of tours. We also expanded our curricular guide and structured it so that it
would cover all the material explored during the conference as well as a few topics we were
unable to explore.
We hope that the 1999 edition of Public Art 101 curricular guide will provide conference
partidpants with additional information on the sessions they attended and that it will be a useful
tool for those who were unable to attend the conference. We welcome your comments and
feedback, and hope that our experience and the experience of other dties illustrated in this guide
will provide you with inspiration to create public art in your own communities.
Barbara Goldstein
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Public Funding for Public Art
Government-Based Funding Model ...................................................................... 1
City of Seattle Fact Sheet ..................................................................................... 4
Munidpal Code ....................................................................................... 7
Los Angeles Community Redevlopment Agency Fact Sheet ........................... 8
City of San Diego .................................................................................................. 13
City Council Policy .............................................................................. 15
'Regional Arts and Culture Council Portland Fact Sheet ................................ 17
Ordinance ............................................................................................... 19
City of Kent, Washington ................................................................................ :. 23
Ordinance ............................................................................................... 25
Chapter 2: Artist-Initiated Models/Temporary Projects
Helen Lessick
Artist-Initiated Models: The Glory and the Dream of Public Art... 31
Socrates Sculpture Park: An Overview ........................................... 32
Public Artists Book Projects ............................................................. 34
Matthew Lennon
HorseHead Project ............................................................................... 35
Jack Becker
FORECAST Public Artworks ............................................................. 36
Chapter 3: Case Studies
Introduction ' by Barbara Goldstein .................................................................... 39
Meadowbrook Pond, Fact Sheet .......................................................................... 40
Pike Place Market:
Joarme De PUe, 'g_ Day to Remember,"
Pike Place Market News .................................................................... 42
Wisdom Words by Allynn Ruth, Jill Beppu,
and Janice Yee ...................................................................................... 44
Chapter 4 Getting the Word Out
Marda Iwasaki
Public Art Education Ideas; Building Communities ...................... 47
Chapter 5: Artists Contracts
Ruri Ympolsky Contracts with Artists ........................................................... 55
Outline Contract ..................................................................................................... 56
Template of Artwork Commission Agreement ................................................. 63
Seattle Arts Commission Partial Sample Contracts
Design Services Agreement ............................................................... 76
Collaborative Design Services Agreement ...................................... 78
Artwork Commission Agreement: Portable Works ........................ 83
Other Examples
San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture
Engineer/Artist .................................................................................... 86
Artist's Scope of Services .................................................................. 89
King County Private Entity and Artist ............................................................. 93
Chapter 6: Visual Artists Rights Act VARA
Introduction by Ruri Yampolsky .......................................................................... 97
Gordon B. Davidson
The Impact of the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990
on the use & redevelopment of dty or county property ............ 98
Consent Fora Regarding the Installation of the Work ............... 117
Chapter 7: How Public is Public Art?
Thomas Hayton
Applying Federal Copyright Law to Public Art ............................ 119
Chapter 8: Designing a Public Art Plan
by Jessica Cusick ................................................................................................. 127
Chapter 9: The Artist as Planner
Introduction by Barbara Goldstein .................................................................... 133
Laura Haddad
'gat of Infrastructure," Arcade, September, 1998 ........................ 139
Dan Corson
"Art as Biofeedback,". ..................................................................... 144
¸Il
Chapter 10: Planning for Maintenance
Ruff Yampolsky
Planning for Maintenance ................................................................. 149
Outline on Maintenance by John Scott ............................................................ 151
Documents Regional Arts and Culture Council, Portland
Maintenance Report ........................................................................... 154
Conservation Record Two Dimensional Works of Art ................ 155
Conservation Record Print ............................................................... 158
Conservation Record Three Dimensional Works of Art ............. 160
Maintenance Agreement for Sculpture in City of Portland ........ 163
Chapter 11: Art in the Workplace
Sean Elwood
Collection Management for the Seattle Portable
Works Collection
Patty Favero
Record Keeping and Public Art ....................................................... 173
Guidelines for the Exhibition of Art Owned by the City of Seattle ......... 175
City of Seattle Policy for Review and
De-Accession of City-Owned Works of Art .................................................... 178
Art Collections in the Work Place: A Panel ' 182
Chapter 12: Gifts and Memorials: Issues and Policies
Introduction by Barbara Goldstein .................................................................... 187
Seattle Arts Commissions Gift Review Policy ............................................... 189
Worksheet for Prospective Donors Offering Gifts of Portable Artworks 192
Portland Memorials Policy ................................................................................. 193
Biographies .......................................................................................................... 195
B~bliography and Resources ............................................................................... 203