Agenda Date: 10/07/2025
Subject:
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Resolution 93-2025: Creating a Percent for Public Art program and adopting the Percent for Public Art policy
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From: |
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager |
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Prepared by: |
Tim Nimz, Museum Director |
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PURPOSE:
The Arts & Culture Board proposes the creation of a Percent for Public Art program and policy which applies a 1% expenditure and/or fee-in-lieu on public capital improvement projects with actual expended cost of construction at or above $500,000. This is a key action item in the Arts & Culture Community Strategic Plan, which was adopted by City Council on May 20, 2025.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Vibrant Community with a Rich Culture
DISCUSSION:
Following up on previous study sessions in December 2022, October 2024, April 2025, and August 2025, ACB has revised the draft policy for a Percent for Public Art for consideration by City Council. Development of a Percent for Public Art program is a key action item in the ACB Strategic Plan 2.0, adopted by City Council in October 2023, and in the Arts & Culture Community Strategic Plan, adopted by City Council in May 2025.
BACKGROUND:
In November 2019, the City Council created the Arts & Culture Commission, now the Arts & Culture Board, with the charge to encourage and support the growth and expansion of culture and arts throughout the community. Through strategic planning, the Board develops policies and makes recommendations to fund current and future arts and culture needs.
Prior Actions or Discussions
May 20, 2025 - Council meeting, adopted Arts & Culture Community Strategic Plan
August 26, 2025 - Council study session, directed ACB to bring a Percent for Public Art program and policy for public construction projects with actual costs equal to or greater than $500,000 for Council consideration
FISCAL IMPACTS:
A Percent for Public Art program as described in the draft policy would have generated an estimated $114,900 in total revenue for applicable public capital projects during the 4-year period from 2021 to 2024, an average of $28,725 per year. The same program is projected to generate an estimated $313,886 in total revenue for applicable public capital projects listed in the approved Capital Improvement Plan for the 5-year period 2025-2029, an average of $62,777 per year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council approve the Arts & Culture Board’s recommendation to create a Percent for Public Art program and policy with implementation to begin January 1, 2026.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may direct the Arts & Culture Board to focus on other priorities.
PROPOSED MOTION:
Proposed Motion
I move to approve Resolution 93-2025 creating a Percent for Public Art program and adopting the Percent for Public Art policy.