Create new fee on private developers to fund public art

Public Art FeeGovernanceLibrary and Cultural Services

In Plain English

Richmond currently has no requirement for developers to contribute to public art. The proposed law would charge a fee on new private construction projects. If approved, developers pay into a city fund that purchases art for parks, buildings, and streets.

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Votes

Extend the meeting to complete discussion for Item J-5

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Willis
Passed

5 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Ben ChoiAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Jael MyrickAbsent
Jovanka BecklesAbsent

Direct staff to prepare options for insertion into a single ordinance with and without housing production trigger

Moved by: Councilmember McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Choi
Passed

5 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Ben ChoiAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye
Jael MyrickAbsent
Jovanka BecklesAbsent