Title
Ordinance - An Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Title III “Administration” of the Code of Mansfield, Texas; Creating a New Chapter 39 Establishing the Policy and Administration of Public Art; Establishing a Public Art Advisory Committee; Establishing the Public Art Fund; Authorizing the Allocation of up to Two Percent (2%) of the Construction Costs of Eligible Capital Improvement Program Projects for Art; Providing for the Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing for Publication; And Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Consider the Ordinance to implement a Public Art Program.
Recommendation
Adoption of the Ordinance to begin a Public Art Program.
Description/History
The City of Mansfield began receiving questions from residents, local artists, and city staff from across departments regarding public art projects in 2018. A volunteer committee was formed to research public art programs and policies. After a year of research encompassing Mansfield's existing ordinances and codes as well as public art programs, ordinances, and policies from across the region and nation the committee recommended a comprehensive approach to public art that would include designated funding, selection and maintenance processes, and broad oversight.
The city decided it was best to tackle public art as part of a large scale cultural arts master planning process which began in February 2022. Since then, City Council, city staff and residents have had numerous opportunities to provide comments and direction, ask questions, and learn about all of the aspects of cultural arts, including public art. Outreach for the Cultural Arts Master Plan has included 53 public engagement opportunities, 12 committee meetings, 6 updates to City Council with some focused specifically on public art, 2 public surveys with several questions specifically dedicated to public art, and numerous interviews and staff meetings, many focus...
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