HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 119-2022RESOLUTION NO. 02 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
DESIGNATING PROJECT APPROVAL AUTHORITY
FOR THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD PUBLIC ART
PROGRAM
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bakersfield has adopted a City Council
Goal to Enhance Quality Life and Public Amenities; and
WHEREAS, through a long-term visioning process, the City Council has developed
Strategic Focus Areas including a focus on Community Character & Quality of Life; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, the Public Safety and Vital Services (PSVS)
Measure was passed by voters to address community priorities, including enhancing
amenities throughout the community to improve the quality of life and attract visitors;
and
WHEREAS, with the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget the City Council
has allocated $1,250,000 in PSVS funding for the purpose of establishing a Public Art
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Public Art Program will provide for Public Art Installations to
complement City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects; and
WHEREAS, the Public Art Program is intended to enhance community character.
While funds may be leveraged to support community efforts, the Public Art Program is
not intended for the benefit of private enterprise or political advocacy. Furthermore, City
Council retains the authority to impose restrictions on any project within the Public Art
Program, so long as said restrictions are reasonable and viewpoint neutral.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The Council of the City of Bakersfield will have the final approval authority for any
project work completed with funding from the Public Art program.
3. The authorization is effective until rescinded by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
jUi 13 7077 by the following vote:
6YES�
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS, GOriZALES, WEIR, SMITH
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
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FREEMAN, GRAY, PARLIER
J LIE DRIMAKIS, MMC
City Clerk and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: JUL 13 2022
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By Z f %OOOV
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
B
VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney
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