Item 10 - Public Art and Preservation Policy

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EXHIBIT 1 angles. Sculptures may be freestanding, mounted, or integrated into the built or natural environment and may be made from materials such as stone, metal, wood, glass, or mixed media. Art Installation: "Art installation"means a form of public art that is site-specific or experiential in nature, often incorporating multiple components, materials, or media to transform the perception of a space. Installations may be temporary or permanent and can include interactive, immersive, or conceptual elements intended to engage viewers physically, visually, or emotionally. Monument: "Monument" means a type of public art consisting of a structure, statue, sculpture, inscribed stone, or other permanent installation erected to commemorate or memorialize a person, group,place, or historical event. 1.0 Funding and Budgeting A sustainable and diversified funding strategy is essential to support the creation, installation, maintenance, preservation, and community engagement efforts associated with public art. The City is committed to exploring and developing funding mechanisms that reflect best practices and uphold public art as a long-term investment in cultural infrastructure and community identity. Public art projects installed on privately owned property shall be the sole financial responsibility of the property owner,including all costs related to installation,maintenance,conservation,repair, insurance, and removal, unless otherwise specified in a formally approved art easement or other written agreement with the City. In instances where a public art installation is located on property with shared public and private interests, such as retaining walls or similar structures that serve as a boundary between private property and the public right-of-way, financial and maintenance responsibilities shall be allocated between the property owner and the City as defined in a formally executed written agreement. In the absence of such an agreement, the City is not financially responsible for the maintenance of art on a private property wall facing the public right-of-way. 1.1 Supportive Funding Sources To ensure support for public art, the City may explore the establishment of a Public Art Trust Fund specifically for the ongoing creation, maintenance, conservation, and emergency restoration of public art. This fund, if established, will serve as the central financial resource for sustaining Santa Ana's Public Art collection and may be supported by 1) developer contributions; 2)public and private grants; 3) donations from foundations, individuals, or community groups; and 4) endowments and legacy gifts for cultural preservation. These dedicated sources ensure public art remains an integral and sustainable part of Santa Ana's growth and public life. 2.0 Policy Guidelines 2.1 Legal Compliance All public art must comply with applicable laws and principles, including but not limited 2