HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation - Public Art Policy Adoption9/19/2023
Resolution No. 2023-099: Adopting the Town of Marana Public Art Policy
Jason Angell, Development Services Director
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Town of Marana Public Art Policy is to:
•Identify community beautification opportunities that will
strengthen Marana’s identity, spirit, and pride;
•Establish a Marana Public Art Fund;
•Establish a Marana Public Art Review Committee;
•Provide direction for the selection of high-quality public art.
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Private Development Contributions
•New construction of a project containing 10,000 square feet or more net floor area of any commercial, industrial, or office use within any zoning district; or
•Phased projects with one or more buildings that contain a total of 10,000 square feet or more net floor area of commercial, industrial, or office use within any zoning district;
•New construction of any multi-family development site consisting of 50 or more units;
•Tenant improvements of 10,000 square feet or more net floor area of any commercial, industrial, or office use within any zoning district.
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Private Development Contributions
•Commercial, office, and multi-family shall contribute 1% of the building
permit valuation.
•Industrial uses shall contribute 0.5% of the building permit valuation.
•The maximum contribution for any one private development project
shall be $150,000
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CIP
All Capital Improvement Projects with an estimated budget of $500,000 shall
include a minimum of 1% of the total project contribution to the Marana
Public Art Fund.
•Town Engineer will assure the 1% is added to the project’s total budget.
•Funds may be used to incorporate artwork for the CIP itself, or go into the
Marana Public Art Fund.
•Town Manager may waive the requirement for projects that are
determined to be solely maintenance obligations.
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Art Review Committee
•Public Works Director
•Town Engineer
•Development Services Director
•Communication’s Manager
•Parks & Recreation Director
•Two members from the local art community.
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Design Principles
Design. Artwork should incorporate aspects of Marana’s natural and cultural heritage and should be a “uniquely Marana” piece.
Quality.Artwork demonstrates originality, artistic quality, and excellence in design and artisanship, demonstrated through renderings, explanation of construction, materials, and artist resume.
Community Relevance.Artwork is appropriate in scale, material, form and content for the immediate and general social, economic, and physical environments with which it is to relate.
Durability.Artwork demonstrates structural and surface integrity and permanence; material provides protection against theft, vandalism, weathering, and excessive maintenance and repair costs.
Safety.Artwork does not present a hazard or create unsafe conditions.
Diversity.Artwork contributes to a diversity of style, scale, media, artists, community values, and forms of expression within the Town.
Visibility.Artwork is visible and accessible for the purposes of public enjoyment and security, considering pedestrian and vehicular traffic, lighting, active hours on site, future development, and vegetation growth.
Feasibility.Artwork is likely to be successfully completed based on the project budget, timeline, artist’s experience, soundness of materials, and any other relevant factors.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-099
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