§ 36-137. Relocation and removal of art.

(a)

The following policy has been included to provide a consistent method for determining if a work has remained relevant and/or useful in the context of its original purpose. It also provides a mechanism for the proper removal of a work of art that has deteriorated or has been damaged beyond repair. In this document, the term "removal" means permanent removal of a work of art, and relocation means reinstallation of a work of art at a new site. Works of art may be considered for removal only after five years have passed from the date of the acquisition, unless the installation site has been substantially altered, or the work has deteriorated or been damaged, or the council otherwise determines that circumstances warrant the need for removal or relocation.

(b)

Requests for removal or relocation shall be acted on through the following process:

(1)

Requests for removal or relocation may be city or externally initiated (i.e., by a recognized civic group with evidence of community support). These requests must be submitted through the coordinator.

(2)

The coordinator shall review the request and forward it to the art review team (ART) commission. The art review team (ART) commission will evaluate the request and make a formal recommendation to the council. In evaluating a relocation or removal request, the art review team (ART) commission shall apply the following criteria:

a.

Visual record of alteration, damage to, or deterioration of the site or work of art;

b.

Cost estimates for repair, relocation or disposal; and

c.

A new site plan for relocation.

(3)

The city council will ultimately determine if an art in public places piece should be relocated.

(4)

The city council will not generally consider removing an art in public places piece before five years unless there are extenuating circumstances involved.

(Ord. No. 06-17, § 1(23-44), 6-5-2006)