HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAP 2016-09-12 Item 2C - Update - Municipal Arts FundCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: Community Affairs and Parks
FROM: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: September 7, 2016
SUBJECT: Municipal Arts Fund Update
ISSUE
An update regarding the Municipal Arts Fund.
BACKGROUND
The Tukwila Municipal Code was updated in 2014 to include section 2.30.050 Creation of
Municipal Arts Fund for Capital Arts Projects. This title is commonly called the 1 % Art Fund
where 1 % of all qualifying Capital Improvement Project funds are transferred to the fund if art
not included within the project. For example, the construction costs for the Duwamish Hill
Preserve (DHP) Phase II capital project were $494,746, 1 % equals $4,947. The City's funded
portion of the project was $155,246, 1% equals $1,552. The City's contribution towards the
artwork installed as part of this project was $12,635 ($28,329 total artwork costs Forterra
contributed the balance) which is approximately 8% of the construction. The intent of the fund is
to integrate artwork into capital projects, however where it is not possible then a contribution is
made to the Municipal Arts Fund.
DISCUSSION
The Arts Commission is preparing a scope of work for a consultant to establish a city-wide
Public Arts Plan to assist in the implementation of the Municipal Arts Fund. A Public Arts Plan
will provide guidance on how to support artwork throughout the City that enhances quality of life
while influencing the identity and image of the City. The scope will likely include an assessment
of current artwork throughout the City and provide recommendations for how to implement the
1 % Art Fund. The scope may also include guidance for artwork criteria, selection process, and
installation locations. The 301 Fund now includes a sheet for the Municipal Arts Fund, (page
40).
FISCAL IMPACT
Contract approval for a consultant to prepare the Public Arts Plan with our community may be
coming to the City Council before the end of the year. It is anticipated that this project will be
completed within current budget authorization however a budget amendment may be needed.
RECOMMENDATION
For information only
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