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estimated funding. • Proposal will be presented to Arts Fund Committee for review • Arts Fund Committee shall consist of a representative from the Arts Commission, Parks& Recreation Department, and Public Works Department. RESPONSIBILITIES City Departments The lead Department responsible for implementing a Capital Improvement Project will be responsible for the following: • Ensure the potential for installation of public art into a capital project is considered. • When public art is incorporated into a capital project,the Project Manager or designee shall present concepts to the Arts Commission for recommendations. • Throughout the public art project development and construction phases, updates shall be provided to the Tukwila Arts Commission, and when appropriate the Tukwila City Council. • Actively participate in arts plans development. The Finance Department shall ensure that the Municipal Arts Fund is included in every biennial budget. Tukwila Arts Commission The Tukwila Arts Commission is responsible for the following: • Provide recommendations for small and large Public Art projects, recommendations must include a description of the project,location, statement of public benefit, and an estimated cost of project. • Provide letters of support or consideration to the Mayor and City Council when proposed large public art projects are presented. • Review and provide input to City staff when iblic art projects are in the development state. • Actively participate in arts plans development. FUND INCLUSIONS The Municipal Arts Fund maybe utilized for the following: • Purchase and/or Installation of Public Art. The City will seek artworks of the highest quality that: ✓ are integrated and coordinated within the City, ✓ reflect the scope,scale,and character of the site, ✓ represent diversity in art form,artists,and audiences served, ✓ are geographically dispersed, ✓ demonstrate a favorable cost/benefit to the community, ✓ are safe and easily maintained, and ✓ are technically feasible,structurally sound,and not prone to damage by weather, vandalism,vehicles etc. • Development of Public Art Plan, Cultural Art Plan or other related arts plans. • Enhancement of an existing piece of Public Art. • Add additional funding to a Public Art project. • Maintain and repair of existing Public Art. • Add to the existing rotating art program within the City through the purchase of professional paintings, sculptures, and other mobile media. 2