TAMRMS#: B02
REQUEST FOR DECISION
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Arts Development Advisory Committee 2026 Project Plan Funding Requests
Presented by: Jacilyn Blackwood, Visual Arts Coordinator, Community Services
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S)
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That the Arts Development Advisory Committee recommend to Council that $250,000 be pulled from the Public Art Reserve to support three Public Art projects to begin in late 2025/early 2026.
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SUMMARY
Administration has worked collaboratively with internal stakeholders and the Arts Development Advisory Committee to identify three opportunities for the inclusion of Public Art in one Capital Project currently in development, and two opportunities for space enhancement with the addition of Public Art.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
On May 21, 2024 Council passed the following motions:?
(CB-24-017)
"That the Public Art Policy C-CS-25, attached to the agenda report entitled "Arts Development Advisory Committee Recommendations - Public Art Policy C-CS-25" dated May 21, 2024, be approved."
Passed unanimously.??
Bylaw 9/2020 S.(21)(a)(ii), (b), (d).?
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Administration has worked collaboratively with internal stakeholders and the Arts Development Advisory Committee to identify opportunities for the inclusion of Public Art. To align with Capital Projects Administration requires funding allocated from our reserve to the proposed project, allowing Administration to integrate the Public Art process with the Capital Project process. This supports Administration to thoroughly consider project details and create a critical path which allows for artists on the design team, meaningful engagement, schedule alignment, and budget management.
The following projects Administration is seeking funding towards are:
Midtown Park & Connector Park
Funding allocation: $200,000.00
The Midtown neighbourhood contains several parks and open spaces through the South Riel Are...
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