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Home My WebLink About5270 ORDINANCE NO. 5270 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, repealing Ordinance No. 5167 relating to the suspension of expenditures for new art from the One Percent (1%) for the Arts Program, and further, amending Chapter 2.32 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to administrative support for the Arts Commission. WHEREAS, in 2005, the City Council adopted Chapter 2.32 of the Bremerton Municipal Code establishing a City of Bremerton Arts Commission; and Chapter 3.12 of the Bremerton Municipal Code establishing a One Percent (1%) Fund for the purpose of creating a One Percent(I%) Arts Program for the City; and WHEREAS, due to budget restraints, in 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5167 to suspend the expenditures for new art from the One Percent(I%) for the Arts Program and authorized the City Council to extend or shorten the suspension period by motion or resolution; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the City Council,by motion, extended the suspension period to January 1, 2016; and WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to terminate the suspension of the expenditures for new art from the One Percent(I%) for the Arts Program and allows for the assignment of administrative support for the program by the Mayor; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 5167 is hereby repealed and the suspension of the expenditures for new art from the One Percent(1%) for the Arts Program is hereby terminated. SECTION 2. Chapter 2.32 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Arts Commission" is hereby amended by amending Section 2.32.020 as follows: Chapter 2.32 ARTS COMMISSION 2.32.010 PURPOSE OF ARTS COMMISSION. (a) The City of Bremerton supports expanding experiences with the arts through Public Art to enhance the quality of life for its citizens. Public Art has enabled people in all societies to understand more clearly their communities and individual lives. Artists creating art for public places benefits the community and enhances the City's standing as a center for artists. 1 Bremerton Arts Commission A policy is therefore established to direct the inclusion of works of art in public places("Public Art") in the City through a program to be known as "One Percent (1%) for Arts Program" funded through a One (1%) Percent for Arts Fund as set forth in Chapter 3.12 BMC. In administering the Arts Program, it is the City's desire to: (1) Enhance and enrich the City's physical environment and public spaces. (2) Consider opportunities to celebrate the multi-cultural and diverse character of Bremerton. (3) Contribute a sense of ownership and pride in spaces and public facilities to Bremerton citizens. 2.32.020 ARTS COMMISSION ESTABLISHED. (a) Membership. The Arts Commission shall consist of seven members. Members shall include but not be restricted to representatives of: painters, sculptors, music, literature, architects, and landscape architects. Appointment to the Arts Commission shall be made by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. (b) Terms. Terms of office shall consist of four(4) year staggered terms with the initial terms consisting of two (2) members with four(4) year terms, two (2)members with three (3) year terms, two (2) members with two (2) year terms and one(1) member with a one (1) year term. (c) Compensation. Commissioners shall serve without compensation. (d) Conflict of Interest. No City official or employee may be a member of the Arts Commission, nor may any citizen having a conflict of interest be a member of the Arts Commission. No Commission member may submit work for consideration during his/her term of office. As soon as a conflict of interest becomes apparent,the commission member shall disclose to each of the members voting on the matter the nature of his/her interest in the issue and shall be disqualified from participating in any debate, decision or vote relating to that issue. (e) Administrative Support. dues-.Administrative support will be provided to the Arts Commission by City staff as assi led by the Maw (f) Maintenance. The Arts Commission shall oversee the conservation and maintenance of any Public Art and shall prepare reports as requested for submittal to the City Council on the condition and maintenance requirements of all Public Art. (g) Community Outreach. The Arts Commission shall support citizen forums and workshops, gather information and/or assist in education/informing the public about Public Art and the City's Public Art collection. (h) Rules and Procedures. The Arts Commission shall establish rules and procedures it deems necessary and appropriate to administer and implement the One Percent(1%) for Arts Program. These rules and procedures may address the following: (1) Methods for selection of artists and art for Public Art projects; (2) Incentives for the inclusion of art in private projects; (3) Artists' rights and responsibilities relative to Public Art; (4) Maintenance and preservation of Public Art; (5) Decommissioning and removal of Public Art; (6) Public education and community outreach; (7) Private funding and gifts for Public Art. 2 Bremerton Arts Commission 2.32.030 ART/ARTIST SELECTION. (a) Planning. Artists may be selected to assist in the evaluation of options, strategies, limitations, opportunities for art, and aesthetic design in capital projects before the scope, quality, schedule, and budget are fixed. (b) Site Specific Work. Artists may be selected to design artwork for a specific location. (c) Individual Works of Art. Artists may be commissioned to create a work of art or existing works of art may be acquired. SECTION 3. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 4. Uective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council the I day of �kl'G�/1 , 2015 W GRE EELER, Council President Approved this da of MAO* 2015 pp � Y 0 70",eel 1,A I PATTY T, M yor EST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: SHANNON CORIN,,jCity Clerk ROViER A. LUBOVI PUBLISHED the l day of MOZI L 92015 EFFECTIVE the day of 92015 ORDINANCE NO. R:\Legal\Legal\Ordinances\Parks\BMC 2.32 Arts Commission)-2015.doc 3 Bremerton Arts Commission AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Account#42742 AD#20145863 STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KITSAP I,Teresa Hull,being first duly sworn on oath,deposes and says:That she is now,and at all times embraced in the publication herein mentioned was the principal clerk of the printers and publishers of KITSAP SUN; that said newspaper has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the County of Kitsap, in which County it is published and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of the publication hereinafter referred to,published in the English language continually as a daily newspaper in Bremerton, Kitsap County,Washington, a weekly newspaper in Kitsap County,Washington and is now and during all of said time, was printed in an office maintained in the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper; that the following is a true text of an advertisement as it was published in regular issues(and not in supplement form)of said newspaper on the following date,to wit: And on March 9,2015 such newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period.The full amount of the fee charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$41.56.This amount has not been paid in full. - :�Z� Notary Public State of Washington (Signature of Principal Clerk) TISHA SULLIVAN My Appointment Expires Aug 4, 2018 Subscribed n s o 0 23,2015. ORDINANCE NO. 5270 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton,Washington,repealing Ordinance No. 5167 relating to the suspension of the expenditures for new art from the One Percent(1%)for the Arts Program,and further,amending Chapter 2.32 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to administrative support for the Arts Commission. PASSED by the City Council on the 4th day of March,2015. The full text of this ordinance is available from the City Clerk's Office, 345 Sixth Street, Suite 600, Bremerton,WA 98337. MARCH 9,2015 AD#20145863