A. Prior to May 1 of each fiscal year of the City, the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission shall submit an annual Public Art Project Plan to the City Council. The Public Art Project Plan shall include proposed expenditures for public art for the next fiscal year, including projects for major refurbishment and restoration of existing public art, and projections of expenditures for public art for four fiscal years thereafter. If a Public Art Project is not expected to be completed during the upcoming fiscal year, the plan shall describe the portion or phase of the Public Art Project to be completed during such fiscal year and in each subsequent year until it is completed.

B. Upon approval of the annual Public Art Project Plan by the City Council as part of the budget process, the plan will be included in the Capital Improvement Program pursuant to the Charter.

C. Each request to expend funds for public art shall be accompanied by a general description of the type and nature of the project. Appropriations for public art shall be expended upon the recommendation of the Arts and Culture Commission and the City Manager, subject to approval by the City Council in accordance with normal City budget and expenditure procedures for the acquisition, design and construction of Public Art Projects.

D. The additional costs incurred by the inclusion of a Public Art Project in a specific Capital Improvement Project, including, but not limited to, engineering fees, concrete bases and wiring, shall be funded by percent for art funds and included in the Public Art Project Plan for the specific Capital Improvement Project.

E. The City Auditor shall periodically review expenditures made in connection with the Public Art Project Plan to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, bond and other debt obligations and covenants, and City administrative policies and procedures.

F. Annually, the Budget and Research Department, upon the recommendation of the Arts and Culture Administrator, will propose funding in the City’s operating budget for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of existing art purchased with percent for art funds. (Ord. No. G-2953, § 3; Ord. No. G-3537, § 6; Ord. No. G-4547, § 1, 2003; Ord. No. G-5156, § 3, 2008)