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Art in Public Places Board
Annual Report 2020
Francisco Herretes
Chair
Patrick Cohen
Vice Chair
Christina Cuervo
Nelson Delgado
Gary Feinberg
Rene Morales
Maria Napoles
Juan Valadez
Art in Public Places Board
December 3rd, 2020
Arthur Noriega V, City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
RE: 2020 Art in Public Places Board Annual Report
Dear Mr. Manager:
The Art in Public Places Board is pleased to present this annual report in satisfaction of City Code Section
2-890-892, specifically responding to the following questions:
Is the board serving the purpose for which it was created?
The Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB) is the City's authority on Public Art matters pursuant to Article 11 of
the Miami 21 Code and Chapter 62, Article XVI of the City Code. As the first AIPPB appointed in July, 2017,
this board had the uncommon responsibility of creating and shaping the initial AIPP framework, including: (i)
opening -up the AIPP fund and setting up the first grant programs for expenditures; (ii) recommending that
staff work with procurement to prepare an RFQ for professional services for a city public art master plan; and
(iii) recommending the amendment of the Public Art Ordinance to provide for public art requirements and
economic incentives for private development; in addition to its regular purview of approving public art and
public art requirements for government sites.
In January 2017, the City Commission voted to bifurcate the original Public Art Ordinance, approving the
creation of the public art program, board, fund and the public art requirement for public development (Phase
I); and suggested improvements to the public art requirement for private development to be heard as a
separate amendment at a later date (Phase II). As some commissioners were concerned, Phase II is
essential for the funding of the Public Art Program. Staff previously estimated that Phase I would contribute
close to $400,000.00 annually to invest in new artwork, installation, maintenance, program administration,
historical preservation, and arts education. However, due to an increase in public private development and
public projects the annual projected figure increased by over 28% to $513,604.00 spread over the past three
years. Under Phase II on the other hand project AIPP fees would be over $14 million per year and would
ensure adequate resources for the City. Without the requirement on private development, the reality is that
the AIPP program will be underfunded.
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The AIPPB has been working diligently with stakeholders over the past several months on amending the
Public Art Ordinance to address some of the concerns of the development community and incorporate new
and innovative elements to improve the city's Public Art Program. On October 22, 2018 after incorporating
several amendments based on community input, the Board moved to recommend approval to the City
Commission to provide for public art requirements and economic incentives for private development. This
amendment is scheduled to go before the City Commission in the third quarter of 2020.
It has taken some time to launch and run smoothly, and ideally the Board would have liked to get more done
in our third year, but considering the board was tasked with creating the very framework for its existence, it
has certainly served the purpose for which it was created.
Is the board serving current community needs?
Over the past 5 years, the City of Miami has added approximately 11,980 new residents every year. Those
population figures are projected to continue creating additional strains on limited, to non -existing arts and
cultural resources. While the Board has worked efficiently with Planning staff in accordance with the intent
of the Art in Public Places Program, it lacks the financial resources necessary to serve a community that's is
expected to reach half a million residents by 2020. See Section 2, 5 & 6
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City of Miami, Population Growth: 1900-Present
1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990
Year
2000 2010 2020 2030
Figures provide by the City of Miami Community Planning Division using BEBR data.
Year
City of Miami Population
Difference from Previous Year
% Growth
2015
439,509
11,402
3%
2016
456,089
16,580
4%
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2017
467,872
11,783
3%
2018
478,400
10,528
2%
2019
488,011
9,611
2%
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City of Miami Rate of Population Growth, 2010-2019*
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Year
*2019 Population is subject to change at the State of Florida Demographic Estimating Conference
in October 2019.
The City of Miami continues to rely heavily on Miami -Dade County to provide arts and cultural resources to
the residents of the City of Miami. With population figures expected to grow throughout the county and with
34 municipalities competing for limited resources, it is prudent that the City allocate adequate resources and
adopt police's that will help foster the arts and the creative economy, while providing equitable access to the
arts for all.
A list of the board's major accomplishments:
During 2020, the AIPPB held 5 meetings and issued a total of 20 resolutions. Below is a list of some of the
item's the Board passed resolutions on:
1. Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-018 the AIPPB approved the expenditure to allocate
$120,000.00 to fund an RFP to commission the creation of a city wide Public Art Master Plan and
associate Public Art Design Guidelines in accordance with Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code and
Article XVI of Chapter 62 of the City Code titled "Art in Public Space". This is the first step to create
a community driven, city wide cohesive public art master plan.
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2. On February 10, 2020 the Public Art Board recommend approval of Public Art Installation as
part of a condition associated with a Warrant for a Miami -Dade County Water and Waste
Treatment Facility located at approximately 1075 Biscayne Blvd.
Proposed facade enhancements
Proposed artistic simulated rooftop pool w/cascading effect.
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3. Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-006 the AIPPB approved a public art installation by artist
Carlos Alves for Landshark Bar and Grill located at 401 Biscayne Blvd in accordance with Article
11 of the Miami 21 Code and Article XVI of Chapter 62 of the City Code titled "Art in Public
Space".
Mosaic art installation by artist Carlos Alves @ Land Shark Bar and Grill. Bayside
4. Pursuant to Resolutions No. AIPP-R-20-012, AIPP-R-20-011, AIPP-R-20-010, AIPP-R-20-009,
AIPP-R-20-016, AIPP-R-20-018, AIPP-R-20-019 the Public Art Board moved to expend
$480,000.00 for the acquisition of public art on city public projects and city wide public art master.
5. Pursuant to Resolution AIPP-R-20-014 the AIPPB moved to approve with conditions a donation
of a site -specific public art installation titled "A Chapel for a River of Grass" by artist Saya
Woolfalk, commission by Hulu, to be located at Peacock Park.
Proposal for "Chapel for a River of Grass" by artist Saya Woulfalk
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In the center of chapel will be two
beautiful, hand-crafted stainless steel
chairs. Reminiscent of the mangroves
emerging from wetlands, visitors will
be Invited to sit with their companions
and have intimate conversations about
their commitments to preserving the
environment, and thus, the future.
The floor of the chapel will be composed of Terrazzo and tiled
mosaic, with its design Inspired by an aerial view of the
Everglades_
Sitting on the floor will be Stoneman's Douglas' straw hat, with
which she was often pictured. Beside the hat will lay her book,
Rivers of Grass. Both will be composed of stainless steel.
As if you are sitting on two mangrove roots emerging from the
water, the whisper of Douglas' words etched into the surface
of the mosaic, seem to be emanating from the book,
Proposal for "Chapel for a River of Grass" by artist Saya Woulfalk
Is there any other board, either public or private, which would better serve the function of the
board?
No other City board members have the professional knowledge and experience in the fields of fine arts, art
education, museum curation, architecture, art history, architectural history, urban planning, urban design,
landscape architecture, interior design, real estate and or construction management to review public art
requirements in accordance with City Code. The AIPPB continues to meet the City's goal of creating a vibrant
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world class city and delivering an objective review of proposed public art installations that are compatible the
urban environment in which they are located.
Should the ordinance creating the board be amended to better enable the board to serve the
purpose for which it was created?
On October 22, 2018 the Art in Public Places Board pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-18-002 and AIPP-
R-18-003 moved to recommend approval to the City Commission to amend Chapter 62/Article XVI of the
Code of the City of Miami entitled "Art in Public Places Program" and the Miami 21 Code, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami specifically by amending Article 1, Section 1.5 entitled "Definitions of Art in
Public Places Program"; and Article 3, Section 3.17, entitled :Public Art Requirements"; and Article 11, entitled
"Art in Public Places Program, to provide for Public Art requirements and economic incentives for private
developments.
With the adoption of Phase I of the Art in Public Places Ordinance, the City recognized that the aesthetic
diversity provided by art within the City's built environment is vital to the quality of the life of its residents and
to the economic success of its businesses as it attracts visitors and potential residents, fuels the local
economy by creating job opportunities, and assists the City in fulfilling its mission to make the City a premier
world class place in which to live, work, and raise a family. Furthermore, the City Commission upon the
adoption of Phase I, directed staff to look into the possibility of providing for public art requirements on private
development. In its current stage, the Al PP ordinance only applies to public development projects as defined
in Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code.
Currently, there are over 37 municipalities in the State of Florida with Public Art Programs. In Miami -Dade
County the following municipalities have public art requirements on private development.
• City of Coral Gables
• City of Doral
• City of Homestead
• Village of Palmetto Bay
• City of Sunny Isles
It is the recommendation of this Board, that it's in the best interest of the city, to provide for public art
requirements on private development. In 2017, the Planning Department conducted a preliminary public art
study based on the over value of construction through permits issued by the Building Department. The study
found that if Phase II had been implemented, approximately $ 14 million dollars annually would have been
generated for public art within the City of Miami. see section 4
Should the board's membership requirements be modified?
The City of Miami's requirements for membership on the AIPPB are currently found to be appropriate. Per
Chapter 62, Section 62-655, Board members shall be persons of knowledge, experience, mature judgment,
and background; having ability and desire to act in the public interest; and representing, insofar as may be
possible, the various special professional training, experience, and interests required to make informed and
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equitable decisions concerning development of an artistic, culturally enriching, and visually diverse physical
environment.
What are the costs, both direct and indirect, of maintaining the board?
A conservative estimated cost of $12,700 per year.
Should you need further information, please contact me through the Planning Department's, Art in Public
Places Division at 305-416-1402.
Sincerely,
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Fr'ncisco Herretes
Chair, Art in Public Places Board
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Section 1. PUBLIC ART FEES PER PHASE I
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 13656 entitled "Art in Public Places Program" specifically Article 11.7 of the Miami
21 Code. All Government Development Projects shall provide for the acquisition of Art equivalent in value to
not less than one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the Project Cost of all Government Development Projects.
A Government Development Project is defined as: Any Development initiated by a government agency, as
defined in Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code and Section 2-11.15 of the Miami -Dade County Code, as amended,
including remodeling, construction, or redevelopment, which requires a Building permit or permits as
described on the precise plan submitted for approval to the City. Government Development Projects shall
also include:
• Private Sector Capital Development on land own by the government or on private land with the
Structure owned by the government.
• Development projects done through agreements with a private entity, including but not limited to
leases or development agreements (i.e. the government contracts with another party to develop a
Structure that the government will own now or in the future).
• All development projects funded or partially funded by General Obligation Bond ("GOB") dollars.
Pursuant to Article 11 the following fees have been generated as of 09/1/2018 to 12/03/2020 as follows:
(September 1, 2018 — December 3, 2020) '"\I PP Fees Generated
PUBLIC PRIVATE PROJECTS:
AIPP FEES PAID
OUTSTANDING FEES
PUBLIC PROJECTS:
AIPP FEES PAID BY CITY OF MIAMI
AIPP FEES PAID BY OTHER GOV'T ENTITIES
OUTSTANDING FEES
CITY OF MIAMI
OTHER GOV'T ENTITIES
DONATIONS INTO THE AIPP FUND:
AIPP FEES COLLECTED AND DUE
$ 686,760.15
$ 7,500.00
$1,325,978.93
$ 51,308.65
$ 246,842.78
$ 0.00
$ 30,369.50
AIPP Fund
2018
2019
2020
Total
Paid Fees
$228,695.62
$452,627.78
$1,413,093.83
$2,094,417.23
Outstanding
Fees Due
$11,400.00
$ 242,942.78
$ 254,342.78
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PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
In 2018 the City of Miami's Planning Department and the Public Art Division began to see Development
Agreements in which applicants sought to proffer financial support for art programming and public art in
accordance with Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code and Chapter 62, Article 16 of the City Code titled "Art
in Public Places" as part of the entitlement process. The Planning Department in collaboration with the
Public Art Division brought fourth said development agreements for the board consideration and
recommendation.
Below is a summary of the contributions and commitments made by private development projects or individual
entities for years 2018-2020:
2018
2019
$30,369.50 Monetary donation for the integration of public art at Legion Park (Legion Development LLC)
$50,000.00 Monetary donation towards the City's Public Art Master Plan (7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
$10,000.00 Monetary donation in support of art programming at public schools (7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
$20,000.00 Monetary donation for Art classes for seniors at Antonio Maceo Park. (7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at (7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
$50,000.00 in kind contribution for the express purpose to integration public art onto the existing basketball
court located at Southside Park by artist Deana Nunez as approved via Resolution No. AIPP-R-19-023
The Royal Court at Southside Park by artist Deana Nunez a.k.a. D'ana Covl
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PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
Commitment to integrate public art on private development by artists Jen Stark for a development project at
(Citizen M Hotel) in Brickell as approved by the Art in Public Places Board via Resolution No. AIPP-R-19-
022 as part of a condition associated with a Waiver.
Citizen M @ 955 S. Miami Avenue - Brickell — Currently Under Construction
Commitment to integrate public art on private development by artists Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval
III of the fine arts collaborative Friend with You for a project at (Citizen M Hotel) at Miami World Center as
approved by the Art in Public Places Board via Resolution No. AIPP-R-19-011 as part of a condition
associated with a Warrant.
Citizen M @ Miami World Center — Currently Under Construction
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2020
PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
Commitment to integrate public art installation on private development by Frank Ackerman for a
development project at Miami World Center as approved by the Art in Public Places Board as part of a
condition associated with a Warrant.
Miami World Center Block D
$2,000.00 Monetary donation to enhance a public art installation at a nearby park along with $20,000.00
monetary contribution for landscape improvements with the associated park. (Miami World Towers LLC)
associated with a Warrant under PZ-19-4428
Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at 700 NE 1st Avenue, Miami World
Center Block E (Miami World Towers LLC)
Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at 601 NE 1st Avenue, "Nativo at
Miami World Center" along with a $24,000.00 monetary contribution for landscaping improvements for a
nearby park. (6th Street Miami Partners LLC) associated with a Warrant under PZ-19-3053.
Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at 1016 NE 2 Avenue, Kennect at
Miami World Center Block A (APMWC Property Owners, LLC) associated with a Warrant under PZ-19-2432
The Art in Public Places Board will continue to work with Planning staff to encourage the private sector to incorporate
public art in their development projects. Contributions and commitments made in most cases were proffered by the
applicant as means to mitigate any adverse impacts, as a result of specific entitlements pursuant to the Miami 21
Code (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Miami.
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Section 2. ALLOCATION OF AIPP FEES
Pursuant to Section 62-661 entitled "Creation of the Public Art Fund". This public art fund shall be maintained
by the city and shall be used for the acquisition, installation, improvement, maintenance, and insurance of
art, arts education programming, grants, and administrative costs of the public art program as follows:
(1) All monies received by the city pursuant to the requirements of the public art program or from endowments,
gifts, or donations to the city designated for public art shall be placed in the public art fund. All monies within
the public art fund shall be deposited, invested, expended, and accounted for as follows:
a) All monies received shall be deposited into the public art fund and shall not be commingled with non-
public art related revenues of the city. All monies within the public art fund shall be expended solely
for the purpose and intent of the public art program. Any interest income earned by the public art
fund shall be expended or invested only for the purpose for which the money was originally accepted,
collected, or received.
b) The public art fund shall be used for expenses associated with the selection, commissioning,
acquisition, transportation, maintenance, repair, restoration, rehabilitation, appraisal, removal,
insurance of art, development of education programming, community outreach, or advocacy with an
emphasis in the visual and performing arts, grants, and administrative costs for the public art
program. Once monies intended for the purpose of satisfying this article are deposited into the public
art fund, the monies from separate, different development projects may be comingled. Monies within
the public art fund can be dispersed, expended, invested, or granted in accordance with this article.
c) Ten percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards the restoration or rehabilitation
of either publicly or privately owned historic resources that are individually designated or contributing
structures within a locally designated historic district or towards public improvements within a historic
district as identified in the public art master plan. Fees allocated but not expended within a fiscal year
shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year and allocated for the same purposes. Privately owned
historic resources shall be allocated monies from the public art fund through a grant application
process as described in the public art master plan. The public art division will review all grant
applications in consultation with the historic preservation office and the historic and environmental
preservation board. The public art division and the historic preservation office in consultation with the
historic and environmental preservation board shall have the discretion to recommend to the AIPPB
for final decision and expenditure of funds. Restoration or rehabilitation shall be in accordance with
chapter 23 and subject to the approval of a certificate of appropriateness by the historic and
environmental preservation board.
d) Five percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards cultural, education, community
outreach, or advocacy purposes and may include social practice art, all designed to promote the
visual and performing arts such as but not limited to youth -based programming involving the city's
arts and entertainment council, public academic institutions, or non-profit organizations. Fees
allocated but not expended within a fiscal year shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year and
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e) institutions, or non-profit organizations shall be allocated monies from the public art
fund through a grant application process as described in the public art master plan.
The public art division will review all grant applications and shall have the discretion to
recommend approval or denial of grant applications to the AIPPB for expenditure of
funds in accordance with the program guidelines.
f) Fifteen percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards operating and
administrative costs associated with the public art program, including but not limited to,
staffing, marketing, programming, training, and outside consulting. Training shall be
directly related to the implementation of this article and Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code.
Fees allocated but not expended within a fiscal year shall be rolled over to the next
fiscal year and allocated for the same purposes. The city manager or his/her designee
shall have the authority to allocate and expend funds in accordance with this
subsection e.
g)
Seventy percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards the
commissioning, selection, acquisition, display, maintenance, repair, restoration,
rehabilitation, insurance of city -owned art, transportation, installation, removal,
appraisal, collection, and exhibition of high -quality art in accordance with the public art
master plan and the public art program guidelines. Fees allocated but not expended
within a fiscal year shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year and allocated for the same
purposes. For all expenditures in excess of $25,000.00 pursuant to this subsection f.,
the city manager or his/her designee shall be the applicant to the Al PPB in accordance
with this article. g. If tangible property purchased with monies from the public art fund
is subsequently sold, the proceeds from the sale shall be returned to the public art
fund.
(2) All funds shall be expended for public and municipal purposes in accordance with the terms of this article and
Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code.
AIPP PAID FEE ALLOCATION TO DATE
$104,720.87
$209,441.72
/Ad,' $314,162.58
$1,466,092.06
- Education
Historic
Preservation
■ Administrative
5%
10%
15%
■ Public Art 70%
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Section 3. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES GRANTS
On January 12th, 2017, pursuant to Ordinance No. 13656 and 13657 the Miami City Commission enacted
Phase I of the Art in Public Places Program; established the Art in Public Places Program, the Public Art
Fund, and the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB), with its functions, duties, and powers.
Public Art Grant Program
Since its adoption, the Art in Public Places Program has generated Public Art Fees (See Section 1. above) and
on December 17, 2017 per File ID No. 5223 the Art in Public Places Board moved to establish the City's first
Public Art Grant Program.
It is the intent of the Public Art Grant program to enhance the quality of life of the residents of the city through
the placement of temporary and permanent works of art, unique to each neighborhood, and through the
creation of artistic opportunities for all.
Historic Preservation Grant Program
On December 17, 2017 per File ID No. 5225 the Art in Public Places Board moved to establish the City's first
Historic Preservation Grant Program.
It is the intent of the Historic Preservation Grant Program to provide for financial assistance for the restoration
or rehabilitation of either publicly or privately own Historic Resources that are individually designated or
contributing structures within a locally designated historic district or towards public improvements within a
historic district.
The Public Art Division and the Office of Historic Preservation staff will work in consultation with the Historic
and Environmental Preservation Board to develop criteria and guidelines for awarding Historic Preservation
Grants.
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Public Art Allocation
PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY THE CITY OF MIAMI:
Upcoming Public Art Installations
Project Name: Fern Isle Park
Address: 2300 NW 14th Street
Project Description: Park expansion
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-010
Project Name: Legion Park Community Room
Address: 6447 NE 7th Avenue
Project: B-40510A
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-010
Project Name: Silver Bluff Park
Address: 1960 SW 24 Street
Project: B-193522
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-012
Project Name: Shenandoah Park - Aquatic Center
Address: 2111 SW 19th Street, Miami, FL
Project: B-40563
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-011
Project Name: Bay of Pigs Memorial Park
Address: 5665 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL
Project: B-40510A
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-019
Project Name: Verrick Park - Aquatic Center
Address: 3255 Plaza Street
Project: B-40571
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-013
AIPP $37,193.16
$90,806.84
Total $128,000.00
AIPP $ 33,014.96
$ 46,985.04
Total $ 80,000.00
AIPP $ 5,572.13
$ 3,427.87
Total $ 9,000.00
AIPP $ 92,977.50
$ 17,022.50
Total $110,000.00
AIPP $12,603.07
$ 51,396.93
Total $ 64,000.00
AIPP $55,744.59
$ 8,255.41
Total $ 64,000.00
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Project Name: Kennedy Park — Restroom Facilities
Address: 2440 S. Bayshore Drive
Project: B-35838
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-013
Project Name: Antonio Maceo Park — Restroom Facilities
Address: 2440 S. Bayshore Drive
Project: B-35838
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-008
Project Name: Public Art Master Plan
Address: 2440 S. Bayshore Drive
Project: B-35838
Additional AIPP Allocation from fund:
Resolution No. AIPP-R-20-018
AIPP $ 8,976.38
$ 4,523.62
Total $ 13,500.00
AIPP $ 6,400.76
$ 5,099.24
Total $ 11,500.00
AIPP $
$120,000.00
Total $120,000.00
TOTAL ALLOCATED AIPP FUNDS FOR PUBLIC ART *$480,000.00
ON CITY PUBLIC PROJECTS
*Estimated allocated budget subject to increase pending additional resources through the AIPP fund.
CITY PROJECTS LISTED ABOVE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC ART DIVISION PRIOR TO 12/03/2020.
Section 4. PUBLIC ART / FORECAST
On January 23, 2019 the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance to preempt
municipalities from requiring County entities from complying with local municipal public art ordinances. The
ordinance, mandate that County agencies only comply with Miami -Dade County Art in Public Places
requirements as per Section 2-11.15 of the County Code as amended.
This precludes the City of Miami's Public Art Division and the Art Public Places Board from reviewing County
Public Development projects under per Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code entitled "Art in Public Places Program"
and Chapter 62, Article XVI entitled "Art in Public Places" of the Code of the City of Miami.
As a result, the County has the ability to shift public art fees generated from County Public Development
projects located within the city to other geographic locations outside the city.
In the fall of 2018, Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners passed legislation to remove approximately
27 acres located in the Downtown urban core from the jurisdiction of the City of Miami. This move, preempted
the City from applying the Miami 21 Code (The Zoning Ordinance).
As a result staff saw a sharp decrease in public art fees from public projects due to legislative changes passed
by Miami -Dade County.
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However, if the City Commission moves to adopt Phase II of the Art in Public Places Program as proposed
by the Art in Public Places Board. The City will see an annual increase of approximately $14 million in public
art in addition to affordable dwelling units for artist, affordable studio and office space for artist and non-profit
organizations that promote the visual and performing arts.
Since, the AIPPB recommended approval of Phase 11 to the City Commission, the Public Art Division has
been contacted by multiple municipalities across the state as they are looking to adopt similar public art
requirements as proposed by the City of Miami.
On December 6, 2018 the City of Dunedin, became the latest municipality in Florida to adopt public art
requirements on private development. Dunedie City commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an
ordinance establishing the public art program. City of Dunedin becomes the 38th municipality in Florida to
adopt a public art ordinance according to information from the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals.
Dunedin joins the ranks of other Florida cities such as Coral Gables, Doral, Sunny Isles, Palmetto Bay,
Homestead, Tampa, Naples, Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Sarasota, Clear Water, Lauderhill, Tamarac,
Boyton Beach, and Key West that have public art requirements on both public and private development
projects.
Section 5. PUBLIC ART / LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
• On January 12, 2017 the Miami City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 13657 passed Phase
I of the Art in Public Places Program, reestablished the public art program for public development
projects and directed staff to provide for public art requirements for private development projects
that would contribute to the aesthetic diversity and character of the built environment, and to the
cultural enrichment of the city.
• On April 5, 2017 the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") pursuant to Resolution No.
PZAB-R-17-026 recommend with conditions to the City Commission the adoption of Phase II of the
Art in Public Places Ordinance.
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• On June 6, 2017 the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board ("HEPB"), following an
advertised public hearing, passed a motion authorizing the Chair to issue a letter to the City
Commission in support of Phase II of the Art in Public Places Ordinance
• On September 17, 2018, the Art in Public Places Board ("AIPPB"), following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. AIPP-R-18-003 to Chapter 62 of the City of Miami Code and
AIPP-R-18-002 recommending approval with one condition, to establish Phase II of the Art in Public
Places Ordinance.
• On December 19, 2018 the Urban Development Review Board ("UDRB") pursuant to City Code
Section 62-258, following an advertised public hearing, passed a resolution to the City Commission
with conditions to support Phase II of the Art in Public Places Ordinance.
Phase II of the Art in Public Places Ordinance has been reviewed by the PZAB, HEPB, UDRB and by the
AIPPB. These board have expressed an issued their support to the City Commission for Phase II of the Art
in Public Places Ordinance.
In closing, we look towards your support in the adoption of Phase II of the Public Art Ordinance and bring
the City of Miami to the forefront of the arts movement in Florida.
Respectfully submitted this _ of January 2021
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THE ARTS INDUSTRY
GENERATES
FULL TIME JOBS
GENERATING $1.3 BILLIOI IN
HOUSEHOLD INCOME TO LOCAL
RESIDENTS IN MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY AND HAS A 1.43 BILLk
DOLLAR ANNUAL IMPACT TO THE
LOCAL ECONOMY.
Source: Americans for the Arts — Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 Report
DID YOU KNOW
THAT FOR EVERY $1
OF COUNTY ARTS
FUNDING IT
GENERATES $39
DOLLARS IN THE
GREATER
ECONOMY?
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