Title
Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 2.100, Article II, Relating to Public Art
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Move to approve the recommended changes to the Olympia Municipal Code
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to pass on first reading and forward to second reading the proposed ordinance amending OMC 2.100, Article II, relating to public art.
Report
Issue:
Whether amend OMC 2.100, Article II, to allow monies in the Municipal Art Fund to be used for performing arts, in addition to visual art.
Staff Contact:
Stephanie Johnson, Arts & Events Program Manager, Parks, Arts & Recreation, 360.709.2678
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Currently, Olympia’s Municipal Code allows for funds designated for public art be used only for visual art. This ordinance change is recommended in order to achieve identified Council goals which include performing arts. The new language also ties public art finding to the Municipal Art Plan, which is approved annually by City Council. In addition, there are some housekeeping changes, such as the current Department title, etc.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Ordinance changes were initiated by the Arts Commission.
Options:
1. Approve the proposed ordinance.
2. Do not approve the proposed ordinance. This will leave the Arts Commission unable to fund programs on the current Work Plan such as the Poet Laureate and Music Out Loud performances.
3. Direct staff to make changes to the proposed ordinance for second reading.
Financial Impact:
None. Any expenditures of the Municipal Art Fund are approved by City Council annually, along with the Arts Commission Work Plan.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance