O-2022-07Ord. No. 2022-07
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ORDINANCE NO. 1
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF 3
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING 4
THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY 5
CREATING CHAPTER 24, “ART IN PUBLIC 6
PLACES” ARTICLE I, “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES 7
PROGRAM,” SECTIONS 24-1 THROUGH 24-13 TO 8
PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE ART IN 9
PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR 10
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN 11
THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND 12
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 13
WHEREAS, various local governments throughout Florida have implemented 14
public art programs committing to the placement of public art in urban environments; 15
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WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village (the “Village”) Council has recognized that a 17
superior and diverse aesthetic character of a community’s built environment is vital to 18
the Village citizens’ quality of life and to the economic success of its businesses, 19
creates an attraction for visitors, and assists the Village in fulfilling its mission to make 20
the Village one of the premier communities in Florida to live, work, and raise a family; 21
and 22
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 767-84, the Village Council created the 23
Fines Arts Commission (the “FAC”) for the purpose of promoting the fine arts; and 24
WHEREAS, the FAC has curatorial responsibilities for selecting, acquiring, 25
commissioning, and exhibiting new public artworks in public spaces throughout the 26
Village; and 27
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WHEREAS, at its October 2, 2007 meeting, the Village Council established the 28
Art in Public Places program to contribute to the aesthetic character of the built 29
environment and the cultural enrichment of the community; and 30
WHEREAS, the Art In Public Places Program creates a stimulating cultural 31
environment that reflects and enhances the Village’s heritage, diversity, and character 32
through public artworks integrated in the architecture, infrastructure and landscape; and 33
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places program allows the public to encounter the 34
arts daily while visiting museums, galleries, or special shows; and 35
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places strengthens the Village’s cultural influence in 36
the internationally-recognized greater South Florida arts community; and 37
WHEREAS, in carrying out the Art In Public Places Program, the FAC will 38
consider the Village’s character and identity when selecting new locations for public art, 39
and create new opportunities for the public to experience public art, from, preferably, the 40
best artists in South Florida for the benefit of the Village’s residents and visitors; and 41
WHEREAS, the FAC will select artworks that maintain the Village’s character 42
and charm, and reflect South Florida’s cultural diversity; and 43
WHEREAS, public and private development shall contribute to the Art in Public 44
Places program to enhance and maintain the Village’s aesthetic character; and 45
WHEREAS, in Metromedia, Inc. v. San Diego, 453 U.S. 490 (1980), the U.S. 46
Supreme Court previously held that land development regulations which require 47
development to meet aesthetic conditions have been generally found to be supported 48
by a legitimate public purpose; and 49
WHEREAS, in Ehrlich v. City of Culver City, 911 P.2d 429 (Cal. 1996), the 50
California Supreme Court held that an art fee on private development is a legitimate 51
aesthetic regulation which does not require the same level of legal scrutiny as an impact 52
fee; and 53
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to create Chapter 24, “Art in Public 54
Places,” Article I, “Art In Public Places Program,” Sections 24-1 through 24-13 to codify 55
the FAC’s role and duties, provide for regulations to carry out the Art in Public Places 56
Program, and further enhance the quality of life in the Village through artistic 57
opportunities to create a cultural legacy for future generations through the collection and 58
exhibition of high-quality art pieces that reflect diverse styles, chronicling history through 59
the collection of artifacts, documents and memorabilia that will acknowledge the past 60
and create programs and activities that will further these goals; and 61
WHEREAS, the public art requirements found in this Article are design standards 62
based on the aesthetic needs of the community and are not intended to be either an 63
impact fee or a tax; and 64
WHEREAS, the Village Council has reviewed this Ordinance at a duly noticed 65
hearing and determined that it is consistent with the Village’s comprehensive plan; and 66
WHEREAS, the Village Council hereby finds that the adoption of this Ordinance 67
is in the best interest and welfare of the residents of the Village; and 68
WHEREAS, the Village Council hereby finds and declares that adoption of this 69
Ordinance is necessary, appropriate, and advances the public interest. 70
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE 71
COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:1 72
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the above stated recitals is 73
hereby confirmed, adopted, and incorporated herein and made a part hereof by 74
reference. 75
Section 2. Amendment to the Village Code. That Chapter 24, “Art in Public 76
Places,” Article I, “Art in Public Places Program,” Sections 24-1 through 24-13 of the 77
Code of Miami Shores Village, Florida, is hereby created to read as follows: 78
CHAPTER 24 – ART IN PUBLIC PLACES 79
Article I – Art in Public Places Program. 80
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Sec. 24-1 – Intent and Purpose. 82
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(a)This article shall be known and cited as the "Art in Public Places Program."84
(b)It is the intent and purpose of this article to further the commitment of the village85
to the aesthetic enrichment of the community through the creation of works of art 86
so that citizens and visitors of the village are afforded an opportunity to enjoy and 87
appreciate works of art. The requirements of this Section shall be construed to 88
promote the aesthetic values of the entire community and to encourage the 89
preservation and protection of works of art. The public art requirements found in 90
this article are development standards based upon the aesthetic needs of 91
the community and are not intended to be either an impact fee or a tax. 92
(c)It is the intent and purpose of this article to promote the general welfare by93
encouraging pride in the community, increasing property values, enhancing the 94
quality of life through artistic opportunities, uniting the community through shared 95
cultural experiences, and creating a cultural legacy for future generations through 96
the collection and exhibition of high-quality art that reflects diverse styles, 97
chronicling history through the collection of artifacts, documents and memorabilia 98
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between first and second reading are indicated with highlighted double strikethrough and double underline. Changes
made at second reading are indicated with highlighted double strikethrough and double underline
that will acknowledge the past and create programs and activities that will further 99
these goals. 100
Sec. 24-2. - Definitions 101
For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the 102
following meanings: 103
(a)Art means tangible creations by artists exhibiting the highest quality of skill and104
aesthetic principles and includes all forms of the visual arts conceived in any 105
medium, material, or combination thereof, including, but not limited to, paintings, 106
sculptures, engravings, carvings, frescos, stained glass, mosaics, mobiles, 107
tapestries, murals, photographs, video projections, digital images, bas-relief, high 108
relief, fountains, kinetics, collages, drawings, monuments erected to 109
commemorate a person or an event, functional furnishings, such as artist 110
designed seating and pavers, architectural elements designed by an artist, and 111
artist designed landforms or landscape elements. The following shall not be 112
considered as art for purposes of this chapter: 113
(1)Reproductions or unlimited copies of original art.114
(2)Art objects which are mass-produced.115
(3)Works that are decorative, ornamental, or functional elements of the116
architecture or landscape design, except when commissioned from an artist117
as an integral aspect of a structure or site.118
(b)Art in Public Places Master Plan shall mean a plan adopted by the FAC, which119
shall identify locations for public art and establish a priority order, and which shall 120
be amended from time to time, to ensure a coherent program for dedication, 121
donations, and acquisition of public art, and program implementation guidelines. 122
The art in public places master plan shall be made available on the Village’s 123
website. 124
(c)Art in Public Places Program Guidelines shall mean a set of standards, criteria125
and policies related to the consideration of donations, dedication, and 126
acceptance of public art, and which shall be adopted by the FAC, and amended 127
from time to time. The guidelines shall govern the manner and method of the 128
submission of proposed art to the FAC, the process by which the FAC shall make 129
decisions and shall approve dedication, donations, and acquisition of public art to 130
fulfill the requirements of this article. The art in public places program guidelines 131
shall be made available on the Village’s website. 132
(d)Artist means a practitioner in the visual arts, generally recognized by critics and133
peers as a professional of serious intent and ability. Indications of a person's 134
status as an artist include, but are not limited to, income realized through the sole 135
commission of art, frequent or consistent art exhibitions, placement of art in 136
public institutions or museums, receipt of honors and awards, and training in the 137
arts. 138
(e)Building means any structure that encloses space and is used or built for the139
shelter or enclosure of persons, businesses, chattel or property. 140
(f)Developer means the owner, including its successor and assigns, of the subject 141
development project. 142
(g)Development project means multifamily, commercial, or mixed use development143
over 7,500 square feet in gross floor area development, including remodeling,144
construction, or redevelopment that requires a building permit or permits as145
described on the precise plan submitted to the village for approval. For purposes146
of this article, development projects shall include: private multifamily, commercial,147
or mixed use development over 20,000 square feet in gross floor area. When 148
construction is phased, the aggregate gross square footage of the entire project 149
or development shall be added together to determine whether the 20,000 7,500 150
10,000 square foot threshold is reached. 151
(h)Durable means lasting, enduring and highly resistant to deterioration due to152
weather or the passage of time. 153
(i)Fine Arts Commission ("FAC") means the entity created by the village council for154
the purpose of stimulating and initiating interest in art shows, concerts, and155
similar activities in the village and carry out the art in public places program.156
(j)Project cost means the total cost of the improvements, excluding land costs,157
approved for a development project, as indicated on the construction contract(s)158
for the subject improvements.159
(k)Public Art Fund means a separate, interest bearing set of accounts set up by the160
village to receive monies for the public art program. 161
(l)Public place means any interior area of village-owned property, or exterior area162
on public or private property within the village that is easily accessible or clearly163
visible to the general public from adjacent public property such as a street or164
other public thoroughfare or sidewalk.165
(m)Remodeling means any changes to the facade of a building, changes to the166
interior of a building, increases or decreases in the floor area of a building and 167
changes to exterior improvements. 168
Sec. 24-3. - Fine arts commission (FAC). 169
(a) FAC Established. Pursuant to resolution no. 767-84, the village council established170
the FAC. 171
(b)FAC Intent. It is the intent of the FAC to consider the village’s character and identity172
when choosing new locations to portray the work of artists for the village’s residents, 173
visitors, and travelers. It is the intent of the FAC that the artworks selected maintain 174
the village’s character and charm, and reflect South Florida’s cultural diversity. 175
It is the intent of the FAC that the APP strengthen the village’s cultural influence in 176
the internationally recognized greater South Florida arts community. 177
(c)FAC Membership. The village council shall recommend and appoint seven (7)178
members to the FAC. 179
The membership and composition of the FAC shall otherwise be as provided in 180
section 1-2.1 of the code and resolution no. 767- 84. 181
(d)Conflict of Interest. If any member of the FAC shall find that their private or personal 182
interests are involved in a matter coming before the FAC, the member shall 183
disqualify themselves from all participation in that matter. No member of the FAC 184
shall have their work of art considered or approved by the FAC during their term of 185
service on the FAC or for one (1) year thereafter. 186
Sec. 24-4. - Powers and duties of the FAC. 187
The FAC shall have the following powers and duties: 188
(a)Recommend approval and adoption of the art in public places guidelines and189
amendments thereto to the village council. 190
(b)Recommend approval and adoption of the art in public places master plan and191
amendments thereto to the village council. 192
(c)Approve and adopt expenditures of the public art fund of up to $10,000 per fiscal193
year. 194
(d)Approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove proposed installation dedication,195
or donation of art based on art in public places guidelines and the art in public 196
places master plan. 197
(e)Oversee the public education, and curatorial aspects of the arts in public places198
program. 199
(f)Act on any other related matter assigned by the village mayor, council, or village200
manager.201
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Sec. 24-5. - Art in public places master plan and art in public places program 203
guidelines. 204
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In coordination with the FAC, the recreation department shall prepare both the art in 206
public places master art plan and art in public places program guidelines, as defined in 207
this article. The art in public places master plan and art in public places program 208
guidelines shall be approved and adopted by the village council, after recommendation 209
from the FAC. The village council shall also review and approve amendments to the arts 210
in public places master plan and art in public places program guidelines, as desired or 211
proposed by the FAC or recreation department. Amendments to the arts in public places 212
master plan and art in public places program guidelines shall be reviewed and adopted 213
in the same manner as the initial arts in public places master plan and art in public 214
places program guidelines. 215
Sec. 24-6. - Art and artist selection criteria. 216
The village council, upon recommendation from the FAC, shall establish procedures 217
and selection criteria for selection and acquisition of art to be purchased from the 218
resources of the public art fund in accordance with the adopted art in public places 219
master plan and art in public places program guidelines, as may be amended from time 220
to time. Funds may be aggregated to acquire art. The FAC, village manager and village 221
attorney shall negotiate and execute appropriate contracts to acquire each approved 222
art. 223
Sec. 24-7. - Creation of the art in public places fund. 224
It is hereby created within the village a set of accounts to be known as the Miami 225
Shores Village Art in Public Places Fund (“public art fund”). The public art fund shall be 226
maintained by the village and shall be used solely for the acquisition, installation, 227
improvement, maintenance and insurance of art as follows: 228
(a) All funds received by the village pursuant to the art in public places program or 229
from endowments or gifts to the village designated for the arts shall be placed in 230
the public art fund. All funds shall be deposited, invested, accounted for and 231
expended as follows: 232
(1) All money received shall be deposited in the public art fund in a manner to 233
avoid any commingling with other revenues of the village and all funds shall 234
be expended solely for the purposes for which they were collected. Any 235
interest income earned by the money in the public art fund shall be 236
expended only for the purpose for which the money was originally collected. 237
(2) The public art fund shall be used solely for expenses associated with the 238
selection, commissioning, acquisition, transportation, maintenance, public 239
appraisal, education, promotion, administration, removal and insurance of 240
the art. 241
Sec. 24-8. Applicability; art fee for private development and redevelopment. 242
(a) Applicability. All development projects, as defined in this article, shall participate in 243
the public art program. The FAC may exempt the following from the art in public 244
places program: 245
(1) The project consists of the reconstruction of structures that have been 246
damaged by fire, flood, wind, or other natural disaster. 247
(2) Schools may not be calculated in the 7,500 square foot gross floor area 248
threshold. 249
(3) Churches or places of worship may not be calculated in the 7,500 square 250
foot gross floor area threshold. 251
(b) Art Fee. Developers have the choice of participating in the public art program as 252
follows: 253
(1) In-lieu public art fee. Pay one and one-half (1 ½) percent of the cost of the 254
development project, excluding land acquisition and off-site improvement 255
costs, as an "in lieu" public art fee; or 256
(2) Donation of public art. Donate art which has been approved by the FAC, 257
having a documented minimum value of one and one-half (1 ½) percent of 258
the cost of the development project, excluding land acquisition and off-site 259
improvement costs; or 260
(3) Placement of art on site. Place art on site, which shall have a minimum 261
value of one and one-half (1 ½) percent of the proposed project. excluding 262
land acquisition and off-site improvement costs. The developer shall 263
provide documentation to the village that the art fee has been deposited 264
into an escrow account for said purpose prior to the issuance of a building 265
permit. Prior to placement on the development site, the art must be 266
approved by the FAC and conform to the adopted public art guidelines. A 267
minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the total value of the art 268
requirement shall be placed in areas that are clearly visible from the public 269
sidewalk or public space. 270
The developer shall be given up to six (6) months after issuance of the 271
building permit to obtain approval of the proposed artwork from the FAC, 272
unless the FAC grants an extension for good cause as determined in their 273
sole discretion. If no such approval is obtained within the time period, the 274
FAC shall require transfer of aforementioned funds to the public art fund. 275
The developer shall be given up to six (6) months after the approval of the 276
art to install the art, as approved by the FAC in accordance with adopted 277
art in public places program guidelines. The FAC may grant one additional 278
six-month extension for good cause as determined in its sole discretion. If 279
no installation occurs within the required time-period, art fee funds shall be 280
transferred from the escrow account to the public art fund. 281
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(c) Gross Area Discrepancy. Prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, any 283
discrepancy between estimated gross floor area and actual gross floor area must 284
be reconciled. The reconciliation may include an additional art fee contribution or a 285
refund. 286
(d) Compliance. No final approval, such as a final inspection or a certificate of 287
occupancy, for any development project, subject to the art in public places program, 288
shall be issued unless one (1) or more of the following has been achieved: 289
(1) The approved art has been installed in a manner satisfactory to the FAC in 290
compliance with this article. 291
(2) In-lieu art fees have been paid. 292
(3) Financial security, in an amount equal to the acquisition and installation costs of 293
an approved art selection, has been provided to the village in a form approved 294
by the village attorney. 295
(4)An approved work of art has been donated and accepted by the FAC in 296
accordance with this article. 297
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(e)Fee Adjustment. The contributions referenced in this section are calculated in 2022299
dollars and shall be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index on an annual basis as of 300
October 1st. 301
Sec. 24-9. - Application procedures for placement of art on private property; 302
donation of art to village. 303
An application for placement of art on private property or donation of art to the village 304
shall be submitted to the FAC for approval shall include: 305
(a)Preliminary sketches. Preliminary sketches, photographs or other documentation306
of sufficient descriptive clarity to indicate the nature of the proposed art; 307
(b)Appraisal. An appraisal or other evidence of the value of the proposed art308
including acquisition and installation costs (to establish the value of art submitted 309
to comply with this program's requirements, the village may contract with an 310
independent art appraiser to provide a written appraisal of the art. Such appraisal 311
shall either be funded from the public art fund or by the developer as part of the 312
overall art contribution); 313
(c)Preliminary plans. Preliminary plans containing such detailed information as may314
be required by the village to adequately evaluate the location of the art and its 315
compatibility with the proposed development project and/or with the character of 316
adjacent developed parcels and the existing neighborhood; 317
(d)Written Agreement. For donated art to the village, a written agreement approved318
by the village attorney and executed by the artist who created the art, in which 319
the artist expressly waives all rights that may be waived under applicable state 320
and federal laws. The artist of approved art shall grant to the village an unlimited, 321
perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable license to reproduce and 322
distribute two-dimensional reproductions of the art for village-related purposes, 323
and grant to the village the exclusive irrevocable ownership rights in any 324
trademark, service mark, or trade dress rights regarding the art, pursuant to a 325
license that shall be approved by the village attorney. Village approval of the art 326
shall be deemed to be a grant of the artist for authorization by third parties to 327
review and reproduce documents provided by the artist to the village which are 328
deemed to be public records pursuant to the public records laws of the state. The 329
village shall also have the option of referring to the name and title of the artist 330
and art in reproductions; 331
(e)Placement Statement. A narrative statement to be submitted to the village to332
demonstrate that the art will be displayed in a public place; and 333
(f)Maintenance Statement. A statement indicating the property owner's willingness334
to operate and maintain the art at all times in substantial conformity with the art in335
public places master plan and art in public places guidelines, and the terms of 336
the approval and acceptance of the art by the FAC. 337
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Sec. 24-10. - Approval for placement of art on private property, donations of art in 340
lieu of a fee; Artist selection. 341
(a)Art Criteria. Completed applications shall be submitted to the recreation342
department and forwarded to the FAC for review and approval of the art using 343
the following minimum criteria: 344
(1)Consideration of the art's conformity to the definition of "art;"345
(2)Appropriateness of the art to the site and site environmental346
conditions; 347
(3)Maximum visual accessibility to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, as set348
forth in the art in public places program guidelines; 349
(4)Quality of the art;350
(5)Maintenance requirements;351
(6)Whether the art too closely resembles a business logo or sign and352
should, therefore, be rejected; and 353
(7)Any other criteria set forth in the art in public places program354
guidelines, as amended from time to time. 355
(b)Artist selection criteria. The following criteria, at minimum, shall be considered by356
the FAC in the selection of an artist: 357
(1)Ability of the artist to complete the project within a specified schedule358
and budget; 359
(2)Exhibition and sales history of the artist, as well as works of art in360
public collections and previous public art purchases or commissions; 361
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(3)Any other criteria set forth in the public art program guidelines, as363
amended from time to time. 364
(b)Amendments. If, after review of the proposed placement or donation by the FAC,365
the applicant proposes, or the FAC subsequently recommends, significant 366
revisions to the architecture or physical design and layout of the proposed 367
project, the revised application shall be returned to the FAC for further review 368
and approval concerning the revised proposal. 369
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Sec. 24-11. - Approval of architecture as art. 371
(a)Criteria for approval. Generally, architecture shall not be considered art for purposes372
of the art in public places program unless determined to be in conformance with the art 373
in public places master plan and art in public places program guidelines, and approved 374
by the FAC. The criteria used to determine on a case-by-case basis whether 375
architecture may be considered art for purposes of fulfilling the requirements of this 376
article shall be established within the art in public places master plan, art in public 377
places program guidelines, or both. 378
(b)Procedure. The developer seeking approval of an architectural project to fulfill the379
requirements of this article shall comply with section 24-9 and: 380
(a)The project developer must submit a model, sketch and other materials which381
satisfactorily illustrate the proposed development project. The project developer 382
and the architect must submit a conceptual statement expressing why the 383
architecture should be considered art including an explanation of the ideas, 384
meaning, cultural significance or conceptual complexity expressed in the 385
architecture, and conformity with the applicable standards of the adopted art in 386
public places master plan and/or art in public places program guidelines. The 387
project developer and the architect shall demonstrate that high quality materials 388
and craftsmanship will be used in the execution of the construction. 389
(b)If all of the foregoing criteria are met, the FAC shall accept the architecture as art390
only if, in its judgment, the architectural work is of extremely high artistic merit 391
and would make a substantial cultural contribution to the village, and is in 392
conformance with the art in public places master plan and art in public places 393
program guidelines. 394
(c)The project developer and/or architect shall have the responsibility to395
demonstrate that all of the foregoing criteria of this article and the art in public 396
places master plan and/or art in public places program guidelines have been 397
met. 398
Sec. 24-12. - Ownership of art. 399
(a)Ownership of all art acquired on behalf of the village pursuant to the400
requirements of this article shall be vested in the village, which shall retain title to 401
each work of art. 402
(b)All works of art acquired on behalf of the village pursuant to the requirements of403
this article shall be donated and title shall be transferred pursuant to a standard 404
village public art contract reviewed and approved as to form by the village 405
attorney. 406
(c)Ownership of all art incorporated into development projects shall be vested in the407
property owner who shall retain title to the art. Property owners retaining title to 408
the subject art shall provide proof of insurance in the amount of the appraised 409
value of the art. If the property is sold, the seller shall either include restrictions in 410
the deed that require maintenance and insurance of the art and prevent its 411
removal from the property, or remove the art and make a contribution to the fund 412
in an amount equal to the amount of the in-lieu public art fee which would have 413
initially been required based on the project cost. If the title is passed to a 414
subsequent owner and, as a result, a deed restriction exists as to the art, the 415
subsequent owner shall maintain the art in accordance with the deed restriction, 416
applicable law and other established guidelines. The art shall not be altered, 417
modified, relocated or removed other than as provided herein without the prior 418
approval of the FAC. 419
(d)Property owners retaining title to the subject art will be required to maintain the420
art in good condition in the approved location, as required by law or other 421
applicable guidelines including but not limited to normal code enforcement rules, 422
to ensure that proper maintenance is provided. 423
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Sec. 24-13. - Governmental building public art requirement. 425
(a)Appropriation for village construction to include appropriation for art.426
Notwithstanding any federal, state, or local exemptions, all governmental entities 427
shall provide for the acquisition of art equivalent in value not less than one and 428
one-half (1½) percent of the construction cost of new governmental buildings. 429
Acquisition of art for placement in village governmental buildings shall be in 430
accordance with the criteria and standards set forth in the adopted art in public 431
places master plan and art in public places program guidelines. To the extent the 432
total appropriation is not used for the acquisition of art for said building(s), the 433
remainder may be used for: 434
(1)Program administrative costs, insurance costs or for the repair and435
maintenance of any works of art acquired under this section; or 436
(2)To supplement other appropriations for the acquisition of works of art under437
this section or to place works of art in, on, or near government facilities which 438
have already been constructed. 439
(b)For the purpose of this subsection, "construction cost" is defined to include440
architectural and engineering fees, site work, and contingency allowances. It 441
does not include land acquisition or subsequent changes to the construction 442
contract. All construction costs shall be calculated as of the date the contract for 443
the construction is executed. 444
(c)The Village Council may approve expenditures from the public art fund to fulfill445
the requirements imposed by this section. 446
Section 3. Conflicting Provision. Any provisions of the Code of Ordinances of 447
Miami Shores Village, Florida, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are 448
hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict. 449
Section 4. Severability. That the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to 450
be severable and if any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall, for 451
any reason, be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the 452
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validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance,
but they shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall
stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.
Section 5. Codification. That it is the intention of the Village Council and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part
of the Code of Ordinances of the Miami Shores Village, Florida, that the sections of this
Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lettered to accomplish such intentions, and that
the word “Ordinance” shall be changed to “Section,” or other appropriate word.
Section 6. Effective Date. That this Ordinance shall be effective immediately
upon passage by the Village Council on second reading, except that the effective date
of the Village Code amendments approved by this Ordinance shall be the date Miami
Dade County Mayor or designee finds the Code amendments is in compliance with the
minimum stands set forth in Miami-Dade County Code of Ordinances, Section 2-11.15.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19 day of July, 2022. 468
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Second Reading: July 19, 2022 471
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Ysabely Rodriguez, CMC Sandra Harris 477
Village Clerk Mayor 478
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: 482
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Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Cole + Bierman, P.L. 486
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FINAL VOTES AT ADOPTION
Council Member Alice Burch
Council Member Katia Saint Fleur
Council Member Crystal Wagar
Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg
Mayor Sandra Harris