REQUEST FOR DIRECTION
DATE: June 2, 2022 Report No. P&R-22-007
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Steve Knoke, Director of Parks and Recreation Services
SUBJECT:
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Public Art Policy
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
Does Council wish to provide direction to staff and add additional information on Policy ADMIN-74?
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Committee of the Whole receive Staff Report No. P&R-22-007 for information, provide any additional direction to staff as the COTW considers advisable, and direct staff to prepare a report for Council's consideration.
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BACKGROUND:
Staff presented the draft Public Art Plan (Appendix A) to Council and sought input at the Committee of the Whole (COTW) meeting, on January 17, 2022. At this meeting Council provided staff direction on the Public Art Plan. COTW members requested details regarding required budget, outline for the responsibility for art maintenance, methodology for engaging and collaborating with community groups, and reducing layers of bureaucracy in the process to ensure success of the proposed Art Plan. In response to this, staff have updated the draft Policy ADMIN-74 (Appendix B) to provide additional information for plan implementation.
ISSUES:
1. Organizational
Staff have updated Policy ADMIN-74 to facilitate implementation of the Public Art Plan. The intent is to create a framework and foundation that allows council, staff, volunteers and artists to navigate public art proposals. This recommendation is identified in the Public Art Plan and a draft flow chart has been included in Policy ADMIN-74 to ensure the process is clearly identified. This framework is the first step in creating a clear process for art proposals and approvals.
The Township has developed strong relationships with dedicated groups of volunteers. These volunteers are extremely important and will have the opportunity to participate in the public art process. The goal is to continue to develop ...
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