Chapter 3.31
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES FUND

Sections:

3.31.010    Established.

3.31.020    Definitions.

3.31.030    Deposits.

3.31.040    Method of calculation of total project cost.

3.31.050    General obligation proceeds.

3.31.060    Uses of funds.

3.31.070    Responsibilities of arts commission.

3.31.010 Established.

There is hereby established in the city treasury a special fund to be known and designated as the “art in public places fund” for the purpose of providing funds for qualifying capital improvement projects. [Ord. 238 § 1, 1998]

3.31.020 Definitions.

As used in connection with the art in public places fund and qualifying capital improvement projects, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

(1) “Acquisition of real property” means the purchase of parcels of land or existing buildings and structures, including associated costs such as appraisals or negotiations.

(2) “Art in public places” means any expression by an artist of visual works of art available to the public in an open city-owned facility in areas designated as public areas, or noncity-owned property if the work of art is installed or financed, either in whole or in part, by the city.

(3) “Arts commission” means the Burien arts commission.

(4) “Demolition costs” means the cost of removing buildings or other structures from the property.

(5) “Equipment” means equipment or furnishings that are portable.

(6) “Qualifying capital improvement projects” means projects funded wholly or in part by the city of Burien for construction or remodeling of government owned public buildings, transit centers and parks.

(7) Funding from projects supported by state, federal and county dollars may only be used for one percent for the arts projects if allowed by the government agency granting the project funds. [Ord. 238 § 2, 1998]

3.31.030 Deposits.

All authorizations and/or appropriations for qualifying capital improvement projects shall include an amount of not less than one percent of the total project cost to be set aside for transfer to the art in public places fund. [Ord. 238 § 3, 1998]

3.31.040 Method of calculation of total project cost.

For qualifying capital improvement projects, the minimum amount to be appropriated for art in public places shall be as follows: the amount shall be based on the total amount of the awarded contract as originally approved by the city council or as subsequently amended, multiplied by one percent; provided, however, that any city funded amount for the acquisition of real property or equipment or for the demolition shall be excluded for the purposes of this calculation. [Ord. 238 § 4, 1998]

3.31.050 General obligation proceeds.

In the case of a city project which involves the use of general obligation bond proceeds, funds appropriated shall be used for projects and capital purposes consistent with the authorizing resolution or ordinance approved by the city council and the voters. [Ord. 238 § 5, 1998]

3.31.060 Uses of funds.

The appropriations from qualifying capital improvement projects shall be pooled into the art in public places fund. The city council, upon advice and recommendation from the arts commission, shall approve, from time to time, the amount to be authorized for qualifying capital improvement projects. These funds shall be used for:

(1) Selection, acquisition and installation or display of original works of visual art which may be an integral part of the project, or be placed in, on or about the project, or be placed in, on or about the project or in another public facility;

(2) Repairs and maintenance of public art acquired with the qualifying capital improvement funds; and

(3) Other project-specific expenses of selection and acquisition; provided, that no part of the funds shall be used to pay administrative staffing expenses of the program.

Any unexpended qualifying capital improvement project funds which remain in the art in public places fund at the end of any budget year shall not be transferred to the general fund or otherwise lapse, but said unexpended funds shall be carried forward from year to year until expended for the purposes set forth in this section, unless otherwise directed by city council. [Ord. 238 § 6, 1998]

3.31.070 Responsibilities of arts commission.

Annually the arts commission shall make recommendations to the city council that will reflect short and long range planning for art works and sites regarding the appropriation of qualifying capital improvement project funds. The recommendations will relate to, but not be limited by, the following:

(1) Art projects will be responsive to the developing public art needs of the community;

(2) Art projects will reflect the scope, scale and character of the site; and

(3) Art projects will be part of new parks and building developments. The arts commission shall carry out all necessary tasks and procedures consistent with established arts policies for the selection, placement and conservation of art works. [Ord. 238 § 7, 1998]