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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 15, 2003
SUBJECT: PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approved an ordinance establishing a public arts
program in Grapevine. A copy of the ordinance is attached for review.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council discussed the Public Arts Program at the May 20`h and July 1st Council
Workshops. Several modifications to the draft ordinance were made based upon
recommendations from the City Council. A copy of the ordinance with the changes
recommended by the Council is attached.
i If the ordinance is approved by the City Council, the City Manager will create and
Internal Review Committee consisting of staff from the City. This committee will first
develop an inventory of publicly accessible spaces for the placement of public art and
present this to the City Council for consideration. The Committee will also implement the
public art program, review requested public art projects and recommend art projects to
the City Council.
The City Council shall have the authority to appoint members of a Special Project
Committee to work with the Internal Review Committee to provide input and advice to
the City Council concerning the selection of art and artists when deemed appropriate.
Recommended funding sources for the public art program include revenue from
ground/tower lease agreements with telecommunications providers dated after the
adoption of the ordinance, proceeds from festivals and events as available, grants from
art agencies and foundations, contributions from the private and public sectors and
proceeds from the sale of City commissioned artworks.
Additional public art in the City as a result of the Public Arts Program will not only
beautify the appearance of the City but will commemorate the City's history as well.
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July 10, 2003 (10:36AM)