[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Camden 2-13-2024 by Ord. No. MC-5482. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The above "Whereas" clauses[1] are hereby incorporated into this Chapter 142.
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Editor's Note: Said "Whereas" clauses can be found in Ord. No. MC-5482, a copy of which is on file in the City offices.
The Arts, Cultural and Heritage Commission shall make recommendations to the Administration and the City Council of the City of Camden with regard to the establishment of specific Arts and Cultural Districts which may be established in one or more of the four wards in the City of Camden.
The Arts, Cultural and Heritage Commission, with input from the Administration officials and City Council, shall develop criteria for identifying and establishing Arts and Cultural Districts which may be established in one or more of the four wards in the City of Camden.
The City Council of the City of Camden shall give due and full consideration to the recommendations of the Arts, Cultural and Heritage Commission in rendering any decision on identifying and designating an area as an Arts and Cultural District which may be established in one or more of the four wards in the City of Camden.
The City Council of the City of Camden shall select each Arts and Cultural District, including the defined boundaries of the district, and the final decision as to whether an area in the City of Camden shall be identified and designated as an Arts and Cultural District shall rest with the City Council of the City of Camden.
The City of Camden shall consider various available program funds for designated Arts and Cultural Districts in assisting to meet the goals as set forth in this chapter.
The Arts, Cultural and Heritage Commission shall incorporate the progress in identifying and designating Arts and Cultural Districts in an annual report to the City Council of the City of Camden, which shall be filed with the Administration and the City Council of the City of Camden by no later than November 30 of each year.