HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 121-97 Public Art Policy RESOLUTION NO. 121 - 97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE CITY OF DUBLIN PUBLIC ART POLICY
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the City of Dublin to
encourage the design of development projects to include creative visual artwork into' the public buildings
and public spaces of the community, and
WHEREAS, public art can create more pleasing public spaces and provide continuity and
historical links to the past and present of Dublin and the Tri-Valley area, and
WHEREAS, it is important to increase public access and understanding of the visual arts in
Dublin, and
WHEREAS, the voluntary cooperation between the City of Dublin, the Dublin Fine Arts
Foundation and the development community may well enrich our community's identity and sense of civic
pride.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the attached
Public Art Policy and staff is authorized to work with the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation in implementing
its provisions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 7th
day of October, 1997.
AYES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: F~
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PUBLIC ART POLICY
It is the policy of the City Council of the City of Dublin to encourage design of development
projects to include creative visual artwork of artists and craftpeople into the City buildings and public
spaces of the community. This policy shall not be a mandatory requirement of new development projects.
Purpose of Public Art.
*create more visually pleasing public spaces
*enrich community identity and foster a sense of civic pride
*provide continuity and historical links to the past and present of Dublin and the
Tri-Valley area
*leave to future generations a visual legacy of the present community
*increase public access and understanding of the visual arts
Criteria
*appropriateness to the site - relationship of visual artwork and site shall be considered in terms
the physical dimensions, social dynamics, environmentally sensitive, durability of
materials, and resistance to vandalism
*standard of excellence - in the judgment of recognized art experts, the work shall be of
exceptional quality and enduring value
Policy
*the Community Development Department will identify appropriate projects with major public access either visually from the roadways, large outdoor spaces, or heavy foot traffic
*the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation will provide initial guidance and structure for the inclusion of
art in new development in the City
*in consultation with the developer and architect, DFAF will assist in identifying appropriate sites
and possibilities for art
*the identification process will begin early in the design phase of the project because art designed
specifically for a location and integrated into the design is more successful and meaningful
than work added later
*at all phases of the selection process, DFAF and the Corranunity Development ~epartment will
act in an advisory capacity to the developer
*the City Council will have final approval of the artwork
Definition of Artworks
*fine artworks include but are not limited to: sculpture, murals, fountains, paving designs,
paintings and lighting using appropriate materials such as clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass,
plastics, and natural plant materials
*works that are decorative, ornamental, or functional elements of the architecture or landscape
design when commissioned from an artist as an integral aspect of a structure or site and not
designed by the architect or landscape architect
Location of Public Art
The Community Development Director will identify appropriate areas where projects might be located.
Such areas might include:
*major street intersections thai serve as gateways to significant public or p}ivate
development projects
*large outdoor spaces located within private projects
*environmental and utilitarian elements such as bus shelters, benches, light standards, walkways
and fencing
*public parks and open space
The developer will be consulted and the DFAF will assist in identifying appropriate sites and possibilities
for art. Every effort will be made to identify sites and art possibilities at an early design stage of the
project.
Selection of Artworks
The DFAF and the Community Development Director will act in an advisory capacity to the Developer.
The City Council will have final approval of the artwork.
dated: October 7, 1997
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