§ 4-22.08. Use of Funds.

(a)

Use of Funds for Design, Construction, and Installation. At least seventy-five (75) percent of the funds set aside for each Art Project must be spent for:

(1)

Artist's or designer's fees including travel expenses, conceptual development, and proposals.

(2)

Artist's or designer's selection processes, including jury selection costs and model or design fees.

(3)

Semi-finalist proposals and travel expenses.

(4)

Design work which can include, but is not limited to:

(i)

Outdoor space design elements in areas such as plazas, arcades, and pedestrian passageways;

(ii)

Artistic design of roadways, parkways, pedestrian or bicycle paths, transit system improvements, water and wastewater facilities;

(iii)

Sites with historic, archeological, and unique geological features; and

(iv)

Collaborative projects, i.e., artists as members of design teams working with architects, landscape architects, engineers, etc.

(v)

The work of art itself, which can be, but is not limited to:

a.

Major three-dimensional art works; as landmarks, focal points, gateways, fountains, architectural embellishment, and site-specific sculptures;

b.

Other major art work or craftwork; paintings, collages, ceramics, textiles, neon and light, architectural and decorative glass, reliefs, murals, enamels, and photo works;

c.

Objects and artifacts to create a sense of place: more modest, small scale interventions by artists such a paving markers, milestones;

d.

New technologies such as LED displays, websites, video, and projections;

e.

Street furniture;

f.

Interior structural works: flooring, frescos, lighting, wall coverings, windows;

g.

Commemorative works, including statues and inscriptions; and

h.

The incremental costs of infrastructure elements such as sound-walls, utility structures, roadway elements, and other items if designed by an artist or design team that includes an artist.

(vi)

Related expenses, including:

a.

Gallery fees;

b.

City required permits;

c.

Labor and materials;

d.

Operating costs;

e.

Project related travel;

f.

Transportation of the work to the site; and

g.

Installation.

(vii)

Frames, mats, mounting, anchorage, pedestals, cases or other materials necessary for the installation and/or security of the work.

(viii)

Slides and other documentation.

(ix)

Insurance.

(x)

Fees for consultants for work related to the design, construction, or installation of Art Projects.

(xi)

Structures designed specifically for the display of art works.

(xii)

Repair, maintenance, surveys, curatorial services, and other conservation work necessary to keep all art works in the City collection in standard condition.

(xiii)

Artists' and craftspersons' budget which can include but is not limited to the following:

a.

Professional fees;

b.

Labor and other contracted services;

c.

Insurance costs related to the project;

d.

Studio overhead/operating costs relevant to the project;

e.

Dealers/agents fees;

f.

Travel and transportation costs;

g.

Site preparation and installation costs;

h.

Project documentation and promotion; and

i.

Fees required for community liaison, education etc.

(b)

Use of Funds for Administration and Related Activities. No more than fifteen (15) percent of the funds set aside for each Art Project may be spent on:

(1)

Administration;

(2)

Education activities;

(3)

Collection management of public art;

(4)

Dedications and publicity; and

(5)

Identification plaques and labels.

(c)

Use of Funds for Maintenance. At least ten (10) percent of the funds set aside for each Art Project shall be spent on maintenance.

(d)

Exclusions:

Public art funds shall not be spent for:

(1)

Reproductions of original art works (whether by mechanical means or otherwise) except in the case of video, photography, printmaking, or other media-based art.

(2)

Objects which are mass produced of standard design, such as playground equipment, benches, decorative lighting, or fountains.

(3)

Directional elements such as signs, maps, color coding, unless designed and/or executed by an artist or designer.

(4)

Provision of services or utilities necessary to operate or maintain a work of art over time. Specific elements that are deemed part of the work, e.g. motors, pumps, lights etc., are eligible.

(5)

Industrial and other artifacts except when incorporated into an original work of art by an artist or designer.

(Ord. No. 3617-C.S., § 1, effective 6-12-15)