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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, establishing a policy of providing for an allocation for public art when the County provides capital funding through a direct appropriation, a subsidy or deferment of taxes, a bond project, or appropriate grant funded project.
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WHEREAS, the County of Allegheny believes that investing in the arts is crucial to revitalization and development of a strong community and economy, and is an important measure of the success of a region; and
WHEREAS, when utilizing public money for capital projects within the County, even as a subsidy or deferment, the public should receive some type of return on its investment that is beneficial to the general public; and
WHEREAS, establishing a policy in which a specific allocation is set aside for revitalization of the County integrates arts and culture into communities throughout the County, supports the region's cultural assets, and emphasizes Allegheny County as a cultural destination; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Allegheny County Council, in cooperation with the Chief Executive, to continue to improve the experiences of its residents through its support of visual art, improving the aesthetics of the County.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Policy Providing for Public Art in Allegheny County
A. It shall be the policy of Allegheny County to provide a specific allocation for public art when the County, or its defined authorities, provide appropriations for capital improvement projects, including eligible bond projects, eligible grant-funded projects, and other eligible capital projects funded from other sources. Such allocation shall be used to promote the cultural heritage and artistic development of the County by enhancing its character and identity, contribute to economic development and tourism, and increase the opportunities for its citizens to participate in the arts.
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