Res 2022-055R/Arts Master Plan approval

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Require only one application process for each piece.Section G states that an artwork representative must go through the application process twice if they have a concept in mind for which site approval is requested. Consider requiring only one application where the piece is conditional to the location to reduce the number of applications and approval processes needed to further streamline the art in public places process. Consider adding details about how the City is funding public art. All public art policies from other cities that Keen Independent reviewed for this project include details about public art funding. San Marcos could outline its public art funding policies within the Art in Public Places Policy. Below, we provide examples of how other cities have done this. Alexandria, LA Public Art Policy outlines a public art funding goal of one percent of the annual capital improvement program budget. Austin, TX Art in Public Places Ordinance mentions that at least two percent of the construction cost of a project shall be for selecting, acquiring and displaying art. Denton, TX Public Art Policy outlines several means of public art funding sources including partial bond allocations, Hotel Occupancy Tax percent allocations, allocations from the City’s operating budget and tax abatement incentives for developers. Golden, CO Art in Public Places Handbook outlines an allocation of one percent of the cost of each new construction project that is greater than $50,000 be placed in the City’s Art in Public Places Reserve Account. The City also provides an alternative funding model involving the establishment of a policy where a fixed amount of funds would be deposited in the Art in Public Places Reserve Account. Tustin, CA Preferred Public Art Policy identifies an annual fund allocation for public art. KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX G,PAGE 3