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ORDINANCE D-2409-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
ADDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, SECTION 25 TO THE CARMEL CITY CODE, THEREBY
ESTABLISHING THE CARMEL PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Synopsis: Establishes a committee to consult with and advise the Mayor on where new public art
should be located within the City.
WHEREAS, public art gives a city character and an identity that makes it appealing to residents and
helps to further attract visitors; and
WHEREAS, public art plays an integral role in establishing the aesthetic of a community; residents
of that community should therefore have input on where the public art that is purchased by the City is
located; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Carmel to establish a Carmel
Public Art Advisory Committee that will consult with and advise the Mayor on where new public art should
be located within the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana,
as follows:
Section 1: The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: That Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 25 is hereby added to the Carmel City Code and shall
read as follows:
"Sect. 2-25. Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee
(a) There is hereby established the Carmel Public Art Advisory Committee.
(b) Composition and Term. Each Common Council member shall appoint one citizen
from their District to serve on the Public Art Advisory Committee. Public Art
Advisory Committee members shall serve a term of two (2) years, to hold over until a
successor is duly appointed, and may be re -appointed.
(c) At least sixty (60) days prior to the City's purchase of any permanent piece of public
art costing in excess of $5,000, the Mayor shall seek comment and input from the
Public Art Advisory Committee on the proposed location for the new piece of public
art. The Public Art Advisory Committee shall meet within thirty (30) days of
receiving notice of a proposed public art installation to issue a recommendation to the
Mayor regarding the location of the public art.
(d) The recommendations of the Public Art Advisory Committee are advisory only, and
the Mayor retains full and final authority to designate where public art will be located
within the City.
Ordinance D-2409-18 — Version A — Land Use Committee 2/8/18
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon A. Oberlander, Senior Assistant City Attorney, on 1/23/18 at 2:15 p.m. No subsequent revision to this
Ordinance has been reviewed by Mr. Oberlander for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
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Section 3. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as enforcement
of same can be given the same effect.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and signing by
the Mayor.
PASSE by the Comm n Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this d y of , 2018,
by a vote of ayes and nays.
) N OUNCIL FOR THE CIT ' OF CARMEL
President
Jeff/W e 1, Vice -President
Laura D. Campbell
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Rona d Carter
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hristine S. Pa ey, Clerk -T:
Sue Finkam
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City oCarme , a this Cb d o
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C tine S. Pauley Jerk -Treasurer
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this day of
L 2018, atL�M
16`s Brainard, Mayor
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tine S. Pa ey, Clerk -Treasurer
Ordinance D-2409-18 — Version A — Land Use Committee 2/8/18
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon A. Oberlander, Senior Assistant City Attorney, on 1/23/18 at 2:15 p.m. No subsequent revision to this
Ordinance has been reviewed by Mr. Oberlander for legal sufficiency or otherwise.
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