[R.O. 1996 § 120.150; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000]
A.
The
purpose of the Blue Springs Public Art Commission is:
1.
To acquire, maintain, and display
works of art at sites within the boundaries of the City of Blue Springs;
2.
To determine which works of art are
suitable for such acquisition and display by utilizing recognized
criteria and standards after establishing project guidelines and artistic
criteria;
3.
To determine and select appropriate
sites for the display of such art, taking into consideration such
factors as availability of the site, visibility of the site, impact
on property and persons in the near vicinity of the site, accessibility
to the site, ease of maintenance of the site, requisite approval by
appropriate government agencies and other similar factors;
4.
To promote the acquisition, maintenance
and upkeep of works of art on sites within the City through private
fund raising, contributions of specific art or funds to acquire and
maintain the sane, grant applications, and short- or long-term loan
agreements with art museums, artists, art organizations, galleries,
or businesses;
5.
To provide recommendations to the
City Council concerning all of the above and alternative means of
securing funds for public art through legislation; and
6.
To review applications for Master Sign Plans for murals within the
boundaries of the City of Blue Springs and to make recommendations
concerning such requests to the Planning Commission.
[Ord. No. 4885, 2-3-2020]
[R.O. 1996 § 120.155; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000]
The Blue Springs Public Art Commission's
status shall, to the extent possible, be such that contributions made
for public art are tax deductible under State and Federal law. Contributions
from entities other than the City shall be received and shall be expended
by such Commission independently of the City. The City shall not be
responsible or liable to or for actions of the Commission unless specifically
approved by written contract or agreement with the Commission or a
third party.
[R.O. 1996 § 120.160; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000]
Title to the works of art are to
be vested in the Blue Springs Public Art Commission and/or the City
or leased to the Commission or City for reasonable periods of time
as determined by the Commission or the City. Any ownership by the
City is to be approved by the City Council.
[R.O. 1996 § 120.165; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000]
The City, in its discretion, may
allow works of art to be displayed on sites owned or controlled by
the City.
[R.O. 1996 § 120.170; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000]
The Blue Springs Public Art Commission
may by easement, lease or other written agreement provide sites on
privately owned property for such works of art.
[R.O. 1996 § 120.175; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000]
The Blue Springs Public Art Commission
shall be responsible for obtaining adequate property and liability
insurance for such works of art unless insurance is specifically provided
by and is approved by the City under its standard insurance coverage.
[R.O. 1996 § 120.180; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000; Ord. No. 4813, 4-15-2019; Ord. No. 5111, 4-18-2022]
The Commission will consist of seven
(7) members who have an interest in or knowledge in the various studies
of the arts, including but not limited to paintings, sculptures and
similar works.
[R.O. 1996 § 120.185; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000; Ord. No. 4813, 4-15-2019; Ord. No. 5111, 4-18-2022]
A.
The
Mayor, with the consent and approval of a majority of the City Council,
shall appoint all members of the Public Art Commission. Members shall
serve for three (3) year terms. All members shall be residents of
Blue Springs. Best efforts will be made to have representation from
each Council District. Appointment of a successor or reappointment
of a member shall be effective on or about May 1 following expiration
of the member’s term. Members shall continue to hold office
until reappointed or their successor is appointed. The Mayor, with
the consent and approval of a majority of the City Council, shall
appoint a person to fill the unexpired term of that member.
B.
Any
member of the Public Art Commission may be removed from office for
misconduct, neglect of duty, or lack of qualifications by executive
order of the Mayor after receiving the consent of a majority of the
entire City Council, or by a five-sevenths (5/7) vote of the City
Council on its own initiative.
C.
The
Mayor, with the consent and approval of a majority of the City Council,
shall appoint a Chair and Vice Chair annually on or about May 1 for
a term of one (1) year. No member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive
terms as Chair or Vice Chair.
D.
Any
sub-committee of the Public Art Commission shall require approval
of the City Attorney and City Council. Any approved sub-committees
shall abide by all Sunshine Laws.
E.
Rules
of Procedure shall be adopted and amended from time to time by Resolution
by the City Council.
F.
The
Public Art Commission shall submit, on or before April 1 of each year,
a written report to the City Council containing activities and updates
of the board.
[R.O. 1996 § 120.190; Ord. No. 3334 § 1, 9-6-2000; Ord.
No. 5111, 4-18-2022]
The City may from time to time appropriate
funds, in its discretion, for the Commission that will enhance the
general welfare and benefit of the City as a whole. The Public Art
Commission shall adhere to City financial policies.
