Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is being submitted to revise and amend three sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 3115 Columbus Art Commission. Chapter 3115 was largely written in 1960, with two previous code amendments initiated by the Columbus Art Commission (CAC). The CAC was seated in 2007 and it is reasonable to expect updates to Chapter 3115 as the Commission gains experience in its use.
The amendments sought in this legislation seek to clarify the definition of Art and provide some examples, as well as adding a definition for "Conservation" of artworks. The legislation also seeks to add the phrase, "as city funding allows" to the Commission's duty to examine memorials and artwork every two years and direct the Commission to submit such reports to the Mayor, rather than to specific department directors. The Duties section has also been expanded to include public art advocacy and a Commission role in the review and recommendation of art conservation measures. Lastly, the legislation looks to remove references to the Columbus Master Plan from the Determinations section; the document does not exist, as well as remove restrictions that limit the time frame within which the Commission must act upon applications.
The proposed code changes were considered and approved by the Columbus Art Commission on May 11, 2011.
CITY DEPARTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To amend sections 3115.01, 3115.03 and 3115.05 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, relating to approval authority of the Columbus Art Commission.
Body
WHEREAS, the Columbus Art Commission (CAC) was seated in 2007 through Mayoral appointment and Council authorization; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Code Chapter 3115 that enables the Columbus Art Commission and sets forth the definition s, terms, duties, approval requirements and determinations under which the Commission operates was largely established in 1...
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