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Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 7-2 (Art in Public Places) to add and revise definitions, require City facilities delivered by a public facility corporation to incorporate a two percent allocation of construction cost as defined by Chapter 7-2, encourage private developers to incorporate a two percent allocation of a project's cost to art, and expand and update language regarding the flexibility of art placement and funding for maintenance, repairs, relocations, and deaccessions. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific capital improvement projects and public facility corporation projects are approved.
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Lead Department
Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment.
Fiscal Note
Approving this ordinance does not have an immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be determined as specific capital improvement projects and public facility corporation projects are approved.
Prior Council Action:
March 6, 2025 - Council approved Resolution No. 20250306-029, directing the City Manager to review City Code Chapter 7-2 (Art in Public Places) and associated program guidelines.
October 31, 2002 - Council approved the increase of the Art in Public Places (AIPP) allocation from one percent to two percent of construction project costs.
September 26, 1985 - Council adopted the AIPP program to direct the inclusion of works of art in construction projects in order to expand citizens' experience with visual art and to stimulate the vitality and economy of the City while enhancing Austin's standing as a national leader in the arts.
For More Information:
Angela Means, Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, (512) 974-1534; Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, (512) 974-7873; Jaime Castillo, Program Manager, Art in Public Places, (512) 974-7852.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
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