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ORDINANCE NO. 5684
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 2-8-3, 2-8-4, AND 2-8-5 OF CHAPTER 8, MUNICIPAL ARTS
COMMISSION, OF TITLE II (COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS) OF THE RENTON
MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS APPOINTED TO
THE MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION FROM 12 TO 13 AND UPDATING CODE
LANGUAGE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsections 2-8-3.C, 2-8-3.D and 2-8-3.H of section 2-8-3, Function, of
Chapter 8, Municipal Arts Commission, of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of the Renton
Municipal Code, are hereby amended as follows:
C. The Commission shall develop, implement and update the Arts & Culture
a Fivo Yoar Master Plan for Arts and Culture, which shall include the City's vision
and goals for future works of public art, and a strategic plan for implementing
these goals.
The Five Yoar Arts & Culture Master Plan shall be subject to review and
approval by the Mayor and City Council on an annual basis. During the
Commission's annual review of all capital improvement projects as set forth in
subsection D of this Section, the Mayor shall propose, for Council review and
approval, which Master Plan elements should receive funding based on the
projected one percent (1%) for art funding guidelines as set forth in RMC 2-8-7
or as otherwise determined by the City Council.
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D. Prior to August 1st of each year or d During the City's annual budget
process, the Commission shall review with the Mayor, or his/her representative,
all capital improvement projects anticipated within the following two (2) year
period to determine which projects are appropriate for inclusion of works of art
and to estimate the amount to be allocated for said purpose. The Mayor, with
appropriate budgetary authorization from the City Council, may establish the
amount to be provided for the project(s), as guided by RMC 2-8-7. If, however,
the Mayor decides that there will be no funds expended for art on a municipal
construction project, and upon concurrence from the City Council, then the
funds allocated therefor shall be expended as set forth in RMC 2-8-7C or as
otherwise determined by the City Council. Copies of any proposals prepared by
the Commission shall likewise be furnished to the Department of Community
and Economic Development of the City.
1. Definition of municipal construction project: Any public building,
decorative or commemorative structure, park, street, sidewalk, parking facility,
or any portion thereof, within the City limits, which will be constructed,
renovated or remodeled, and paid for wholly or in part by the City, and the total
project cost of which exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to construct,
renovate or remodel.
2. "Municipal construction project" shall not be defined to include
capital projects paid for wholly or in part by the City's water and sewer utility.
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H. The Commission shall be responsible for disbursing money budgeted to
it for support of cultural arts performances, arts-related activities and
organizations, as resources allow. Such money shall be used to support specific
performances such as choral concerts or play performances, performing arts
events such as the River Days Art Show, or special projects of a performing arts
group such as coaches and music tutors for the Ronton Youth Symphony. Such
funds may not be used for capital purchases, facility renovations, maintenance
or other non-performance expenditures. Any such funded performance must be
held in Renton and primarily benefit Renton residents.
SECTION 11. Section 2-8-4, Appointments, of Chapter 8, Municipal Arts Commission, of
Title II (Commissions and Boards) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
2-8-4 APPOINTMENTS:
The Municipal Arts Commission shall consist of twelve thirteen (H13)
members appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by a majority of
the members of the City Council. Of those twolvo thirteen (4213) members, at
least four (4) shall be residents of the City and one member shall be under the
age of 21 years. All members of the Commission shall serve without
compensation for such service.
SECTION III. Section 2-8-5, Members, of Chapter 8, Municipal Arts Commission, of
Title II (Commissions and Boards) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
2-8-5 MEMBERS:
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The membership on the Commission shall, whenever possible, include
members from a variety of art fields and related professions. The Mayor and City
Council may solicit suggested nominations for such appointments from
architectural, art, musical, literary, educational and other cultural organizations.
The Commission shall organize and elect a chairman annually. The
Commission may organize such subcommittees as it deems necessary. In order
to implement such purposes, the Commission may call upon such City
departments as will assist the Commission's function, and appointed City officials
and members of the various City departments are encouraged to consult and
advise with the Commission from time to time.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 25th day of March ., 2013.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 25th day of March 2013.
Denis Law, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 3/29/2013 ( summary)
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