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Allowable expenses for the utilization of the Municipal Arts Fund include: • Costs related to the work of art, including: artist selection, stipends for concepts or models, artist fees,site preparation and installation. • Identification plaques and labels. • Electrical and mechanical devices, including lighting,which are integral parts of the work of art or would aesthetically enhance the project site. • Frames, mats, and simple pedestals and cases needed for the proper presentation and/or protection of the works of art. • Integration of art that furthers the characteristics/beatification of project site. • Related administrative expenses incurred by the Architect,City staff, or Arts Commission, including but not limited to: consultation, staff time. • Honoraria and fees paid to professional jurors participating in the selection process and to artists invited to submit final design proposals and models for final selection consideration. These fees may apply to some, but not all, projects. • Repair and/or special maintenance of works of art. FUND EXCLUSIONS The Municipal Arts Fund may not be used for the following: • Reproductions by mechanical or other means of original works of art; provided, however,that limited editions controlled by the Artist or the City,such as original prints, cast sculpture, and photographs may be included. • Items which are normally needed to fulfill the basic purpose of a project which is being funded from other sources(ex. display cases for a museum or a park interpretive display). • Art objects which are commercially or mass produced or of a stanjard design,such as commercial playground equipment or fountains; provided, however,that artists responding with original designs to requests for proposals for such items may be considered. • Standard directional or other functional elements such as signage, color coding, or maps; provided,however, that artists responding with original designs to requests for proposals for such items may be considered. • Expenses relating to the work of art before or after installation,such as costs for dedication ceremonies, insurance,security,or publicity. These operational expenses shall come from the general budget for the Community Arts Program. MAINTENANCE,INVENTORY,AND STORAGE • The Tukwila Arts Commission will develop biennual public artwork maintenance recommendations and submit to the Mayorfor approval. • Routine maintenance of permanently installed artworks shall be the responsibility of the City Department having management responsibility over the site. The affected City Department will also have responsibility for keeping the Arts Commission informed about changes in condition of artwork. • The Arts Commission and staff liaison will be responsible for maintaining an inventory of public art, and working with the Finance Department to ensure insurance, depreciation, and value of artwork. • If artwork needs to be removed and stored,structural information on the piece will be reviewed to prevent potential damage.The value of the piece will be evaluated relative to costs of moving, storing,and re-installing. Depending upon artwork size and type, professional artwork removal 3