HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-017 Tasking the Arts Commission to Establish Guidlines and Make Recommendations for Funding Public Art Grants and to Educate the Public About the Funding Opportunities Resolution 19-017
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RESOLUTION 19-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, TASKING THE ARTS COMMISSION TO
ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING
PUBLIC ART GRANTS AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE FUNDING
OPPORTUNITIES
WHEREAS, Port Townsend Municipal Code Chapter 3.50 establishes the Public Arts
Program and the Port Townsend Art Commission as a Citizen Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, PTMC 3.50.050 lists the Arts Commission's responsibilities and includes
"other duties and responsibilities as the City Council may assign"; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has assigned a budget to the Arts Commission to support
and increase the appreciation of public art; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the budget be spent in a fair and equitable
manner in conjunction with good public policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further desires that the public be aware of the funding
opportunities for artists.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
SECTION 1. GUIDELINES.
The Port Townsend Arts Commission Advisory Board shall establish and publish guidelines for
the granting of public funds to further its mission as described in Port Townsend Municipal
Code 3.50.010.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATIONS.
The Port Townsend Arts Commission Advisory Board shall make recommendations to the City
Manager for expending designated arts funds consistent with its published guidelines and City
Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. PUBLIC EDUCATION.
The Port Townsend Arts Commission Advisory Board shall complete educational outreach
informing the public about the arts funding opportunities.
Resolution 19-017
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 4th day of February 2019
t C orali Stins( ii
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
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Joanna Sanders, MMC I lciC i Gremcii ood
City Clerk (Ity Attorricy