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Subject: Resolution 26-21; Approving a Special Procurement for Administration of City Public
Arts Programs; Approving an Agreement with the Arts Council of Lake Oswego
Meeting Date: June 2, 2026 Staff Member: Megan Phelan, Assistant City Manager
Department: City Manager's Office
Action Required Advisory Board/Commission Recommendation
❑ Motion ❑ Approval
❑X Public Hearing ❑ Denial
❑ Ordinance ❑ None Forwarded
❑X Resolution ❑X Not Applicable
❑ Information Only Comments:
❑ Council Direction
❑ Consent Agenda
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 26-21.
Recommended Language for Motion: Move to adopt Resolution 26-21 approving a Special
Procurement and the Agreement with the Arts Council of Lake Oswego
Project/ Issue Relates To:
❑Council Goals/Priorities ❑Adopted Master Plan(s) ❑X Not Applicable
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL
To consider a new agreement between the City and the Arts Council of Lake Oswego (ACLO) to
provide administration of the City Public Art Program including maintenance and conservation
of the City art collection, acquisition of new art on behalf of the City, deaccessioning of City art,
administration of the City's Percent for Art Program, administration of the Gallery Without
Walls Exhibit, administration of the Public Art Committee, and other activities related to the
promotion and preservation of the arts in Lake Oswego.
503.635.0215 380 A Avenue PO BOX 369 Lake
Oswego, OR 97034 www.lakeoswego.city
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BACKGROUND
The ACLO has been under contract with the City since 1999. The benefit of contracting these
programs and services to the ACLO is they have the expertise and ability to provide them more
efficiently and effectively to the community.
DISCUSSION
The Gallery Without Walls, People's Choice Award, and the Annual invitational or juried
exhibition programs are the cornerstone to Lake Oswego's art culture. Maintenance and
conservation of the City's art collection is a necessity, and the ACLO has the expertise,
experience, and resources necessary to ensure the quality of the collection for future
generations.
The proposed new agreement is for three years and provides for an increase from $225,078
annually to $271,830 annually in the first year of the agreement, effective July 1, 2026, and
provides 3% increase each additional year of the agreement. Other changes include:
• Incorporation of the Public Art guidelines that was approved by City Council in July
2024.
• Clarification that any expense for maintenance or conservation in excess of$2,000 per
piece per year shall be approved by the City and will be separately invoiced by the ACLO
and paid by the City.
• Inclusion of a reference to the ACLO biennial work plan that includes items or programs
in addition to the services generally provided and will be approved by City Council.
• Better clarification of the services provided to ACLO, including networked access to
dedicated internet service, access to Laserfische, and marketing and promotion of ACLO
events that are specific to the services and activities under the agreement.
• Moving from a seven-year contract to a three-year contract to better align with the
City's budget process, ACLO's budget process, the Public Art Master Plan workplan and
subsequent bi-annual work plan, and the ACLO strategic plan.
During the study session at the May 20 City Council meeting a question was asked about how
the annual 3% increase over the seven-year period of the current ACLO contract compared to
inflation over the same time frame. The current contract with ACLO was effective July 1, 2019.
The consumer price index between 2019 and 2026 averaged 3.8% (highest was 7.4% in 2022,
and lowest was 1.5% in 2021) and therefore was higher than the 3% increase provided annually
to the ACLO.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council could consider directing staff to negotiate different terms of the agreement,
choose not to increase the amount of the annual contract, or terminate the contract with
ACLO. Staff believes all these options would significantly impact the ability of the City to provide
the same level and quality of services and programs.
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Oswego, OR 97034 www.lakeoswego.city
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FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed new agreement is for three years and is $271,830 annually in the first year of the
agreement, effective July 1, 2026, and provides 3% increase each additional year of the
agreement. The funding for the program comes from the Tourism Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 26-21.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 26-21, with Exhibit A-Agreement for Administration of City Public Arts
Programs
503.635.0215 380 A Avenue PO BOX 369 Lake
Oswego, OR 97034 www.lakeoswego.city
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 26-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE LAKE OSWEGO CITY COUNCIL,ACTING AS THE LAKE OSWEGO PUBLIC
CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD PURSUANT TO ORS 279A.060, MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A
SPECIAL PROCUREMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CITY PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAMS AND APPROVING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF LAKE OSWEGO
WHEREAS, Lake Oswego Public Contract Rules ("LOPCR") 47-0277(4) generally requires a competitive
solicitation process for contracts for personal services if the contract price is expected to exceed
$100,000; and
WHEREAS, OAR 137-047-0285 and ORS 2796.085 allow the City Council, acting as the Lake Oswego
Public Contract Review Board, to award a special procurement of a personal services contract without a
competitive solicitation process in cases where the contract award will:
1. Be unlikely to encourage favoritism in the awarding of public contracts or to
substantially diminish competition for public contracts; and
2. Is reasonably expected to result in substantial cost savings to the City or to the public; or
otherwise substantially promote the public interest in a manner that could not
practicably be realized by complying with competitive solicitation requirements.
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the City enter into an agreement with the Arts Council of Lake
Oswego, for the administration of the City's public arts programs for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-
29 (the "Agreement").
WHEREAS, certain activities called for under the Agreement could be considered "personal services"
that would generally be subject to the competitive solicitation process outlined in LOPCR 47-0277(4)
unless a special procurement is awarded; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2026, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Lake Oswego City Council,
acting as the Lake Oswego Public Contract Review Board, to provide interested persons the opportunity
to appear and comment on the proposal to approve the Agreement as a special procurement; and
WHEREAS,the Lake Oswego City Council has fully considered the testimony and other evidence
produced at the public hearing; and
THE LAKE OSWEGO CITY COUNCIL,ACTING AS THE LAKE OSWEGO PUBLIC CONTRACT REVIEW BOARD,
HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:
1. In 1992, the City established the Lake Oswego Arts Commission to provide recommendations to the
City Council related to public art and to administer the City's newly created Percent for Art Program.
In addition to that program, the Commission developed and administered other arts programs such
as the Visual Chronicle, the Gallery Without Walls outdoor art exhibit and the Playwright
Competition.
2. Despite the Commission's many achievements, attempts at raising funds for public art through
private contributions were less successful. Noting the reluctance of potential donors to make
contributions to government entities, the City encouraged the formation of a private non-profit
organization that would be in a better position to solicit private donations in addition to
administering the public arts programs.This resulted in the establishment of the Lake Oswego
Foundation of the Arts,which currently operates as the Arts Council of Lake Oswego (the "Arts
Council").
3. Since its formation in 1999,the Arts Council has, through agreements with the City, successfully
administered the City's public arts programs in addition to engaging in fundraising activities. The
Agreement for administration of these programs is in need of renewal.
4. Members of the Arts Council have been instrumental in developing and operating the City's current
arts programs. No other private nonprofit arts organization in Lake Oswego is similar to the Arts
Council in terms of the membership, community relationships, experience and history of developing
and operating public art programs in the City.The Lake Oswego Public Contract Review Board finds
that, at this time, it is in the public interest to have the City's public arts programs continue to be
administered by an organization with these characteristics and qualities.
5. For these reasons, approving a special procurement to renew the Agreement with the Arts Council
will substantially promote the public interest in a manner that could not be practically realized by
following a competitive solicitation process.
6. Approving this Agreement as a special procurement will be unlikely to encourage favoritism in the
awarding of public contracts, or to substantially diminish competition for public contracts, as this is a
unique Agreement for which only one private non-profit organization in Lake Oswego has the
qualifications, experience and membership to meet the City's current objectives.
BASED UPON THE PROCEEDING FINDINGS OF FACT, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
1. A special procurement of the Agreement for Administration of City Public Arts Programs, in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit A, is approved pursuant to OAR 137-047-0285 and ORS
2796.085.
2. The Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement for Administration of City Public Arts Programs,
with the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, in substantially the form as attached as Exhibit A.
3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption by the City Council.
Adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council of Lake Oswego on this 2nd day of June, 2026.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
EXCUSED:
Joe Buck, Mayor
ATTEST:
Laural Hawkins, City Recorder
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Erica Tatoian, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CITY PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAMS
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, an Oregon municipal
corporation, ("the City"), and ARTS COUNCIL OF LAKE OSWEGO, an Oregon nonprofit corporation, ("Arts
Council").
RECITALS
WHEREAS the City maintains a public art collection, administers a program whereby 1.5 percent
of the cost of certain public capital projects is dedicated to the acquisition of art, has established an
outdoor art exhibit known as the "Gallery Without Walls" and engages in other activities related to
promotion and preservation of the arts in Lake Oswego; and
WHEREAS the City Council has determined that the Arts Council is capable of implementing the
City's arts programs consistent with the requirements of the Public Art Guidelines, and in a manner that
is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Lake Oswego.
AGREEMENT
1. Administration of Arts Programs. For the duration of this Agreement, the Arts Council shall be
responsible for the administration and implementation of the City's arts programs as provided in this
Agreement.
2. Compliance with Public Art Guidelines. In performing its duties under this Agreement, the Arts
Council shall at all times comply with all requirements of the City's Public Arts Guidelines, as they now
exist, or as they may be later amended by the Lake Oswego City Council. A copy of the Public Arts
Guidelines, in their current form, is attached as Exhibit A, and is incorporated in this Agreement by this
reference.
3. Public Art Committee. The Arts Council shall establish and oversee a Public Art Committee in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of the Public Art Guidelines. The Public Art Committee shall
consist of seven (7) members and shall be a committee of the Arts Council, not of the City. The functions
of the Public Art Committee shall be as provided in the Public Art Guidelines. Although the Public Art
Committee shall be a committee of the Arts Council,all meetings of the Public Art Committee shall comply
with the requirements for meetings of a "governing body of a public body" under the Oregon Public
Meetings Law (ORS 192.610 et. seq.), and committee members shall refrain from actions constituting
conflicts of interest, as provided in the Public Art Guidelines.
4. Services to be Performed. The Arts Council shall perform the following services, in accordance
with the requirements of the Public Arts Guidelines:
a. Maintenance and conservation of the City's Public Art Collection, including cataloguing,
periodic review, maintenance, placement and storage, and updates of the Arts Council
website and links to the City's website. Any expense for maintenance or conservation in
excess of $2000 per piece per year shall be approved by the City in advance and will
separately invoiced by the Arts Council and paid by the City.
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b. Administration and hosting of an annual invitational or juried exhibition for artists in the
City of Lake Oswego.
c. Acquisition of art on behalf of the City, upon prior approval by the City, and, except for
any acquisitions to be made using the compensation provided under paragraph 6 (e.g.
the People's Choice Award acquisition), subject to availability of City funds;
d. Deaccessioning of art;
e. Acceptance of public art donations and memorials;
f. Management of loans of works from the Public Art Collection;
g. Administration of the City's Percent for Art Program under Chapter 18 of the Lake Oswego
Code.;
h. Administration of the City's Gallery Without Walls Exhibit, including the public voting
process, selection and purchase of a "people's choice" work from the Exhibit when such
purchase is approved by the City Council in the biennial ACLO work plan;
Participate in a community celebration to introduce the new Gallery Without Walls on-
loan sculptures, and announce the People's Choice award winner if appropriate; and
j. Additional public art services. In addition to the foregoing services and the specific
projects required under paragraph 5 of this Agreement, the City shall endeavor, in its
discretion, to provide the Arts Council opportunities to administer other City-sponsored
activities that may occur relating to the promotion and preservation of public art such as
public art exhibits,invitationals,artist events and educational seminars/events. The City's
objective is for the Arts Council to be the primary administrator of public art activities
within the City. When the City offers such an additional opportunity to the Arts Council,
the offer shall be in writing and shall clearly describe the scope and cost of the activity.
Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to preclude the City from continuing to
offer cultural arts programming and events, or to require that the administration of such
additional programming and events be offered to the Arts Council.
5. Additional Specific Projects. In addition to the activities under the services generally described
in paragraph 4 above, the Arts Council shall develop and submit a proposed ACLO biennial work plan to
the City Council for approval. Upon approval by the City Council,the Arts Council shall implement and
successfully complete the specific projects identified in the approved work plan, which shall be reflected
in an amended Exhibit B.
6. Compensation. Subject to appropriation of funds, the City agrees to pay, and the Arts Council
agrees to accept,as full payment for the Arts Council's services under this Agreement,a sum not to exceed
Two Hundred Seventy One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty Dollars ($271,830.00)for the services and
related costs for the first year of the agreement with annual increases equal to 3% in any one year for an
additional two (2) years to a maximum of$840,200.00. The amount for each fiscal year shall be paid in
two (2) equal installments, subject to the City's timely receipt of itemized invoices submitted by the Arts
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Council. Payments shall be made within ten (10) days following receipt from the Arts Council of the
itemized invoice for the invoiced period.
7. Reporting. The Arts Council shall provide regular financial and program reports to the City
according to the following schedule:
a. Submit to the City by December 31 of each year for the prior July through June:
• Arts Council Balance Sheet
• Arts Council Profit and Loss by Class
• ACLO will provide the City with backup documentation upon request unless
considered privileged and/or confidential.
• Most recent Form 990
• Narrative description of services performed for the City for the year.
8. Services Provided by the City. For the duration of this Agreement, the City shall provide the Arts
Council with the following, which shall be used by the Arts Council exclusively for activities under this
Agreement and activities of direct benefit to the arts in the City of Lake Oswego:
a. Storage and Office Space. Storage for the City art collection, office space, and networked
access to dedicated internet service/Wi-Fi.
b. Museum Space. Museum space when available at the sole discretion of the City.
c. Computer Support. Reasonable assistance from the City's Information Technology
Department for general troubleshooting relating to the services provided under 8.a,
above. City to provide access and licensing for Laserfiche for purposes of retaining
documentation of City assets relevant to the collection.
d. Site Preparation / Placement / Installation Assistance. Coordination and logistic
assistance shall be provided upon request and subject to availability.
e. Marketing and Promotion of Events. Reasonable print services and space to market
events and activities within City-owned publications and digital platforms (including, but
not limited to,the City print newsletter(HelloLO),website,digital newsletters,and official
social media channels) related to activities and/or programs under this Agreement, such
as Gallery Without Walls brochure, celebrations, and advertisements in City-owned
publications and digital platforms, postcards for exhibitions displayed at City buildings,
Public Art Committee recruitment in City-owned publications and digital platforms,
advertising for 1 1/2 %for art projects, and recruiting for volunteers to assist with docent
tours of City art and Gallery Without Walls and conservation work on City art. To ensure
effective coordination and adherence to production deadlines,all marketing requests and
planning for these activities shall be provided to the City with advance notice.Submissions
must meet the City's established production deadlines and brand standards to be
considered for inclusion.The City retains final editorial control to ensure all content aligns
with City goals and communication priorities. Marketing and promotion of Arts Council
related events and activities, such as exhibitions and Art Mart, are considered separate
from this Agreement.
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f. City Liaison. The City shall provide a staff liaison to facilitate communication between the
City and the Arts Council.
9. Duration of Agreement. This Agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2026, and shall remain in
effect until June 30, 2029, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
10. Termination of Agreement.
10.1 Termination by Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by
mutual written consent of the parties.
10.2. Termination upon Notice. Either party may, at its sole discretion, terminate this
Agreement upon 180 days written notice to the other Party.
10.3 City's Right to Terminate for Cause. The City may terminate this Agreement, in whole or
in part, immediately upon notice to the Arts Council, or at such later date as the City may
establish in such notice, upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
a. The City fails to receive funding, or appropriations, limitations or other
expenditure authority at levels sufficient to pay for the Arts Council's services;
b. Federal or state laws, regulations or guidelines are modified or interpreted in
such a way that either the services under this Agreement are prohibited or the
City is prohibited from paying for such services from the planned funding source;
c. The Arts Council no longer has non-profit status, is no longer qualified to receive
deductible contributions under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code or
no longer holds any license or certificate that is required to perform the services
under this Agreement; or
d. The Arts Council commits any material breach or default of any covenant,
warranty, obligation under this Agreement, fails to perform the services and
other obligations under this Agreement within the time specified herein or any
extension thereof, or so fails to pursue those services and obligations as to
endanger the Arts Council's performance under this Agreement in accordance
with its terms, and such breach, default or failure is not cured within 5 business
days after delivery of written notice by the City, or such longer period as the City
may specify in such written notice.
10.4 Arts Council's Right to Terminate for Cause. The Arts Council may terminate this
Agreement upon 30 days' written notice to the City if City fails to pay the Arts Council
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and City fails to cure within 30 business days
after receipt of such notice from the Arts Council,or such longer period of cure as the Arts
Council may specify in such notice.
10.5 Remedies.
a. In the event of termination pursuant to Sections 10.2, 10.3(a), 10.3(b), or 10.4,
the Arts Council's sole remedy shall be a claim for the sum designated for
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accomplishing the services multiplied by the percentage of services completed
and accepted by the City, less previous amounts paid and any claim(s) that City
has against the Arts Council. If previous amounts paid to the Arts Council exceed
the amount due to the Arts Council under this subsection, the Arts Council shall
pay any excess to the City upon demand.
b. In the event of termination pursuant to Sections 10.3(c) or 10.3(d) the City shall
have any remedy available to it in law or equity. If it is determined for any reason
that the Arts Council was not in default under sections 10.3(c) or 10.3(d), the
rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if the Agreement was
terminated pursuant to section 10.2.
10.6. Arts Council's Tender Upon Termination. Upon receiving a written notice of termination
of this Contract, the Arts Council shall immediately cease all activities under this
Agreement, unless the City expressly directs otherwise in such written notice of
termination. Upon termination of this Agreement,the Arts Council shall deliver to the City
all documents, information,works-in-progress and other property that are the subject of
this Agreement. Upon the City's request, the Arts Council shall surrender to anyone the
City designates all documents, objects or other tangible things needed to complete the
projects, services and activities that are the subject of this Agreement.
11. Insurance. The Arts Council shall obtain prior to the commencement of the Agreement, and shall
maintain in full force and effect for the term of this Agreement, at the Arts Council's expense, a
comprehensive general liability policy providing coverage for the Arts Council's activities under this
Agreement. If the insurance policy is issued on a "claims made" basis,then the Arts Council shall continue
to obtain and maintain coverage for not less than three (3) years following the completion of the
Agreement. The policy shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Oregon,
protecting the Arts Council or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Arts Council against liability
for the loss or damage of personal and bodily injury, contractual liability,death and property damage,and
any other losses or damages above mentioned with limits not less than (a)$2,000,000 per occurrence and
$3,000,000 in the aggregate; or (b) the limit of public liability contained in ORS 30.260 to 30.300 for any
policy, whichever is greater. The Arts Council shall not undertake any acts that shall affect the coverage
afforded by the above policy. The Arts Council shall cause the insurance company to provide the City with
a certificate of insurance and an endorsement thereto naming the City as an additional insured, and to
provide the City thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation or material modification of the insurance
contract. The Arts Council shall provide the City written notice of cancellation or material modification of
the insurance contract for not less than the following notice for the purposes stated: thirty days prior
notice for reasons other than non-payment; ten days prior notice for non-payment.
The Arts Council shall not perform any activities under this Agreement until the City has received
copies of applicable insurance policies or acceptable evidence that appropriate insurance as provided
above is in force.
12. Changes. This Agreement, including all attachments and exhibits annexed hereto, shall not be
subject to modification or amendment except in writing, executed by both parties.
13. Independent Contractor Status. The Arts Council agrees and certifies that:
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a. The Arts Council is engaged as an independent contractor.Although the City reserves the
right(i)to determine (and modify)the delivery schedule for the services to be performed
and (ii) to evaluate the quality of the completed performance, the City cannot and will
not control the means or manner of the Arts Council's performance, nor provide any tools
or equipment for the performance of the Arts Council's obligations under this Agreement,
except as provided elsewhere in this Agreement. The Arts Council is responsible for
determining the appropriate means and manner of performing the Work.
b. The Arts Council shall be responsible for all federal or state taxes applicable to
compensation or payments paid to the Arts Council under this Agreement and, unless the
Arts Council is subject to backup withholding, City will not withhold from such
compensation or payments any amount(s)to cover the Arts Council's federal or state tax
obligations.
c. The Arts Council will not, on account of any payments made under this Agreement, be
eligible for any benefit from federal social security, workers' compensation,
unemployment insurance, or the Public Employee's Retirement System, except as a self-
employed individual;
d. The Arts Council is not currently an employee of the federal government or the State of
Oregon;
e. The Arts Council is not a contributing member of the Public Employee's Retirement
System; and
f. The Arts Council is not an "officer," "employee,"or"agent"of the City, as those terms are
used in ORS 30.265.
14. Subcontracts and Assignment. No subcontract shall be made by the Arts Council with any other
party for furnishing any of the services, projects and activities that are the subject of this Agreement
without obtaining the prior written consent of the City, which City may withhold without cause. This
Agreement is not assignable by the Arts Council, either whole or in part, unless the Arts Council has
obtained the prior written consent of the City. The City and the Arts Council are the only parties to this
Agreement and are the only parties entitled to enforce its terms. Nothing in this Agreement gives, is
intended to give, or shall be construed to give or provide any enforceable benefit or right, whether
directly, indirectly or otherwise, to third persons.
15. Hours of Labor. For those employees of the Arts Council covered or subject to Oregon
employment laws, the Arts Council shall pay employees for overtime work performed under this
Agreement in accordance with ORS 653.010 to 653.261 and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 USC
201 et seq.).
16. Representations and Warranties.The Arts Council represents and warrants to City that:
a. The Arts Council has the power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement;
b. This Agreement, when executed and delivered, shall be a valid and binding obligation of
the Arts Council enforceable in accordance with its terms, and this Agreement was duly
approved and executed pursuant to authority of the governing body of the Arts Council;
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c. The Arts Council will accomplish the services using a standard of performance and care
that is currently accepted by others engaged in similar activities in the Portland
metropolitan area;
d. The Arts Council shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, be qualified,
professionally competent, and duly licensed to perform the services, and shall be a non-
profit corporation eligible to receive deductible donations pursuant to Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code;
e. The Arts Council has no present interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or
indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its
services under this Agreement,and that in the performance of this Agreement no person
having any such interest shall be employed;
f. The Arts Council covenants that the Arts Council has no interest and shall not acquire any
interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the
performance of the Arts Council's services. The Arts Council further covenants that in the
performance of this Agreement no person having any such interest shall be employed;
and
g. The warranties set forth in this section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other
warranties provided.
19. Records. The Arts Council shall have access to the books, documents, papers and records of the
City as necessary for the Arts Council's performance under this Agreement. The Arts Council shall not
disclose all or any part of such records to any other person, firm, corporation, association or other entity
except as reasonably necessary to carry out this Agreement, without the consent of the City.
The Arts Council agrees that the City and its authorized representatives shall have access to the books,
documents, papers and records of the Arts Council which are pertinent to this Agreement for the purpose
of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcripts.
The Arts Council shall maintain all fiscal records relating to this Agreement in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. In addition, the Arts Council shall maintain any other records pertinent
to this Agreement in such a manner as to clearly document the Arts Council's performance. The Arts
Council acknowledges and agrees that the City's duly authorized representatives shall have access to such
fiscal records and other books, documents, papers, plans and writings of the Arts Council that are
pertinent to this Agreement to perform examinations and audits and make excerpts and transcripts. The
Arts Council shall retain and keep accessible all such fiscal records, books, documents, papers, plans, and
writings for a minimum of three (3) years, or such longer period as may be required by applicable law,
following final payment and termination of this Agreement, or until the conclusion of any audit,
controversy or litigation arising out of or related to this Agreement, whichever date is later.
The Arts Council shall submit to the City Council an annual report for the Arts Council identifying program
accomplishments, and revenues and expenses.
20. Indemnity and Hold Harmless. The Arts Council shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its
officers, agents and employees, harmless against all liability, loss, or expenses, including attorney's fees,
and against all claims, actions or judgments based upon or arising out of damage or injury (including
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death) to persons or property caused by any act or omission of an act sustained in connection with the
performance of this Agreement or by conditions created thereby, or based upon violation of any statute,
ordinance or regulation. This contractual indemnity provision does not abrogate common law or statutory
liability and indemnification to the City, but is in addition to such common law or statutory provisions.
21. Compliance with Laws. The Arts Council shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and
ordinances, applicable to this Agreement and the activities, services and projects and other work to be
done under this Agreement. The Arts Council shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, rules,and regulations on nondiscrimination in employment because of race,color,ancestry, national
origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, medical condition, or
disability.
CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, ARTS COUNCIL OF LAKE OSWEGO,
an Oregon Municipal Corporation an Oregon nonprofit Corporation
By: Lynn Peterson, City Manager Pro Tem By: Lawrence Kitchen , President of the Board
DATED: DATED:
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City of Lake Oswego Public Art Guidelines
EXHIBIT A
City of Lake Oswego: Public Art Guidelines
Table of Contents
1. Introduction P. 2
2. Roles and Responsibilities P.4
3. Public Art Committee P. 7
4. Collection Management P. 9
5. Acquisition of Artworks P. 11
6. Deaccession of Artwork P. 14
7. Loans of City Artworks P. 16
8. Donations to the City Collection P. 17
9. Gallery Without Walls P. 20
10. 1.5%for Public Art P. 24
VI.APPENDIX F I Revised Guidelines 1 62
City of Lake Oswego Public Art Guidelines
EXHIBIT A
1. Introduction
The City of Lake Oswego's art collection is a cultural, recreational, and educational resource that is held in
trust for the public.The collection is significant to Lake Oswego's quality of life and complements the City's
mission of enhancing the lives of its citizens. The guidelines contained in this document define how the
collection shall be developed and maintained.
The City contracts with the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, ("ACLO") to develop and maintain the City's art
collection. ACLO is an independent nonprofit organization that works with the City of Lake Oswego to
ensure the arts are an integral part of community life. ACLO is responsible for creating City-approved
guidelines for the acquisition, maintenance, education, and deaccession of Lake Oswego's art collection.
These guidelines provide a framework for the placement and preservation of public art in Lake Oswego,
providing access to art exhibitions for residents and visitors,and advancing lifelong learning about the arts
through educational programs and docent tours.ACLO also appoints and governs a Public Art Committee
which is subject to the terms and conditions established in ACLO's bylaws, Section 3.13.
1.1 Definitions.
Accession. To accept a work of art into the City's permanent art collection.
Advisor. A professional asked by the Arts Council or by the Public Art Committee to provide advice on
some aspect of a project.
AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF CITY PUBLIC ARTS PROGRAMS. AGREEMENT entered into
between the CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO, an Oregon municipal corporation, ("the City"), and ARTS
COUNCIL OF LAKE OSWEGO, an Oregon nonprofit corporation, ("Arts Council"). WHEREAS the City
maintains a public art collection, administers a program whereby 1.5 percent of the cost of certain
public capital projects is dedicated to the acquisition of art, has established an outdoor art exhibit
known as the "Gallery Without Walls" and engages in other activities related to promotion and
preservation of the arts in Lake Oswego; and WHEREAS the City Council has determined that the
Arts Council is capable of implementing the City's arts programs consistent with the requirements
of the Public Art Guidelines, and in a manner that is in the best interests of the residents of the City
of Lake Oswego.
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Architect/Engineer.The person or firm designing the improvement project to which the 1.5 Percent
funding applies. Where architect/engineer is a firm, the term architect/engineer shall mean the principal
of that firm in charge of designing the improvement project to which the 1.5 Percent funding applies.
Artist.A practitioner in the arts,generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional of
serious intent and recognized ability who produces works of art and is not a member of the project
architectural firm.
Arts Council of Lake Oswego. A nonprofit independent entity with whom the City contracts to
maintain and develop the City's public art collection.
Arts Council of Lake Oswego Board. See Section 3 of the ACLO Bylaws Except as otherwise provided by
law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws,the business and affairs of the Corporation shall
be managed by its Board of Directors. The number of Directors of the Corporation shall be not less than
eight (8) nor more than twenty-one (21).
Biennial Public Art Work Plan. A document prepared by Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff and
reviewed and approved by Lake Oswego City Council that articulates funding source's, budgets,
locations, goals, artwork acquisition methods, and maintenance requirements for works of art.
Call for Artists. An open competition where any artist is invited to submit works of art or delineated
proposals for consideration. Proposals are reviewed and an artist or artist team is selected for the
project.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP).The City's program for advance planning of capital
improvements.
City Project. See Section LOC 18.02.015 Any capital project in an amount over$25,000 paid for
wholly or in part by the City of Lake Oswego to construct, rehabilitate, remodel or purchase for a
public use any building, decorative or commemorative structure, park, parking facility or any portion
thereof within the limits of the City of Lake Oswego. "City project" does not include street, pathway
or utility construction, emergency work, minor alterations, ordinary repair or maintenance
Consultant.A paid professional hired by Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff, a Selection Committee,
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or Public Art Committee.
Deaccessioning. Relinquishing title to a work of public art.
Eligible Funds.A source of funds for projects from which art is not precluded as an object of
expenditure.
Participating Department. The department that is subject to LO Code Chapter 18 by its sponsorship of a
City project.
1.5 Percent for Art Program. The Program established by Lake Oswego Code Chapter 18 to set aside
a percentage of the total cost of eligible City projects for public art
Permanent Art Collection.All works of art owned by the City of Lake Oswego, either site specific or part
of a portable collection, and maintained by ACLO.
Public Art.All forms of original works of art accessible to the public and/or public employees including:
1. Painting of all media, including both portable and permanently fixed works, such as murals;
2. Sculpture which may be in the round, bas-relief, high-relief, mobile, fountain, kinetic, electronic
and others, in any material or combination of materials;
3. Other visual media including, but not limited to, prints, drawings, stained glass, calligraphy, glass
works, mosaics, photography,film, clay,fiber/textiles, wood, metals, plastics or other materials
or combination of materials, or crafts or artifacts.
4. Works of a wide range of materials, disciplines and media which are of specific duration,
including performance events, and which are documented for public accessibility after the life of
the piece has ended.
5. Art works that possess functional as well as aesthetic qualities.
Public Art Committee.A seven-member committee of the Arts Council of Lake Oswego that is
appointed jointly by the City and ACLO to develop and maintain the City's public art collection, and
to provide oversight for the 1.5 Percent for Art Program process.The Public Art Committee is subject
to the terms and conditions as laid out in the Arts Council of Lake Oswego's bylaws, Section 3.13.
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Public Art Program: Program of the City of Lake Oswego managed by the Arts Council of Lake Oswego
and including: 1.5 Percent for Art Program, Gallery Without Walls, and the Permanent Art Collection.
Public Art Master Plan. Periodic plan which guides the purchase and placement of public art and the
acquisition of two-dimensional art and three-dimensional art in the City of Lake Oswego.
Public Art Trust Fund. Chapter 18.04.120 of the Lake Oswego Municipal Code establishes a special City
fund or account called the Public Art Trust Fund into which the monetary contributions for Public Art
shall be deposited.
Selection Committee: Body appointed by the Public Art Committee responsible for selecting and/or
commissioning art work as part of the City's Gallery Without Walls or 1 5%for Art program. See Sections
9.3 and 10.8
2. Roles And Responsibilities.
The following individuals and groups have significant roles in the development of the City's art collection:
2.1. Mayor and City Council
2.1.1. Review and adopt administrative policies and procedures for the public art program per Municipal
Code Section 18.06.220.
2.1.2. Review and approve the Public Art Master Plan.
2.1.3. Review and approve the Biennial Public Art Work Plan at City Council meeting.
2.1.4. Appropriate funds to ACLO per the Agreement for Administration of City Public Art Program.
2.1.5. Appropriate available Percent for Art funds according to Lake Oswego Municipal Code Chapter 18.
2.1.6. Individually consult with Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff on community representatives to serve
on public art selection and review panels.
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2.1.7. Annually appoint two members of the City Council to serve as liaisons to the ACLO's Public Art
Committee.
2.1.8. If desired or requested by ACLO, participate as observers in artist selection and/or review of art
projects.
2.2.Arts Council of Lake Oswego
2.2.1. Appoint members of ACLO's Public Art Committee
2.2.2. Recommend Public Art Master Plan and Biennial Public Art Work Plan to the City Council.
2.2.3. Review, advise and recommend to City Council administrative policies and procedures for the
public art program.
2.2.4. Monitor the public art program to ensure it complies with the adopted administrative policies and
procedures.
2.2.5. Review and approve artist selection to ensure equal access to all qualified artists. Ensure artist
selection is consistent with City's mission and values, including treating everyone with respect; valuing a
diverse, inclusive, welcoming community; and a commitment to equitable treatment and elimination of
discrimination in all its forms at all organizational levels
2.2.6. Recommend to City Council all contracts for artwork to be placed or erected on property of the
City, or to become property of the City by commission, purchase, gift, loan (for over 90 days), or
otherwise.
2.2.7. Other responsibilities as requested by City Council.
2.3. Public Art Committee of ACLO
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2.3.1. Review and recommend all proposed acquisitions to and deaccessions from the City of Lake
Oswego's art collection.
2.3.2. With ACLO staff, oversee the maintenance of the City's art collection, including the current listing
of all artworks in the collection.
2.3.3. Remove works of art from the collection that do not meet the goals of the collection or are
damaged beyond repair.
2.3.4. Recommend uses for Public Art Trust Fund monies generated through the 1.5 Percent for Art
Program and other sources.
2.3.5. Review public art projects by private developers and community members that are proposed to be
located on City property.
2.3.6. Recommend and approve new sites for City-owned artwork.
2.3.7 Advise ACLO and ACLO Staff on the implementation of the Public Art Master Plan
2.4.ACLO Staff
2.4.1. As outlined in the Administration Agreement with the City of Lake Oswego, administer all aspects
of the Public Art Program and its projects from inception to completion; including program planning,the
artist selection process, project planning, development and implementation, coordination with
departments, contracts, budgets, approvals, community education and participation, documentation,
registration, and installation.
2.4.2. Act in a curatorial capacity to ensure that artists respond to project descriptions,the site, budget,
and stakeholder input with their best work prior to Public Art Committee or Selection Committee review.
2.4.3. Develop and implement the Public Art Master Plan and Biennial Public Art Work Plan in
coordination with the Arts Council and City Council, City Manager or designee and appropriate City
departments and representatives.
2.4.4. Develop and maintain a list of potential selection committee panelists for public art projects.
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2.4.5. Collaborate with City department liaisons to develop project parameters and budgets for each
project and facilitate inter-departmental communication and interaction throughout the project.
2.4.6. Develop on-going maintenance program for the rotating and permanent art collection.
2.4.7. Convene and facilitate public meetings as appropriate and necessary for
the implementation of the program and/or specific projects.
2.4.8. Build partnerships with regional agencies, private developers, and philanthropists.
2.4.9. Publicize signature public art projects that will have Citywide impact.
2.4.10. Prepare and distribute publicity concerning the program and specific projects.
2.4.11. Document and archive, as necessary,the program and specific projects, including but not limited
to contracts, photographs, construction drawings, maintenance manuals, and meetings.
2.4.12. Conduct an annual art inventory and see that necessary repairs are performed.
2.5 City Staff.
2.5.1 Act as a liaison to ACLO to ensure successful implementation of the public art programs included in
the contract between the City and ACLO
2.5.2 Ensure program implementation consistent with council direction and terms and conditions of the
Public Art Master Plan and contract with ACLO
2.5.3 Provide oversight of ACLO activities performed under the contract to provide accountability for the
management of City owned assets and the expenditures of public funds
2.5.4 Perform other duties on behalf of the City as outlined in the Public Art Master Plan, the Contract
between the City and ACLO, City Code, and the Public Art Guidelines, see Selection Committee and
Confirm 1.5%for Art Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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3. Public Art Committee.
3.1. Membership.The Public Art Committee shall be composed of seven voting members
appointed by a majority vote of the Arts Council of Lake Oswego Board and two non-voting City Council
liaisons assigned yearly. Public Art Committee members shall be selected based on their knowledge of and
familiarity with the arts and their understanding of the needs of the Lake Oswego community.At least
five members must reside within the city limits of the City of Lake Oswego. Any non-City resident
members must live, work or volunteer within Clackamas County.At least two of the members must be
artists or arts professionals.
3.1.1. Recruitment. Members for the Public Art Committee will be recruited through public
advertisement in the City's monthly newsletter, on the City's website,through social media, and through
personal invitation.The Arts Council shall be responsible for initiating the recruitment process, although
the Arts Council will make its best effort to coordinate with City staff and follow the City's annual
recruitment process for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
3.1.2.Term. Members of the Public Art Committee shall serve a term of three years.After serving a term,
members are eligible to serve one additional three-year term. Initial terms shall be staggered so that
terms do not expire for all members at the same time. Should the Arts Council Board determine there is
a difficulty in filling positions,they may allow members to serve a third three-year term without a one-
year absence from the committee.
3.1.3. Meetings.The Public Art Committee shall meet as frequently as necessary to accomplish its
business. Public Art Committee meetings currently take place monthly. Public notice shall be given in
advance of all meetings. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Oregon
Public Meetings Law.
3.1.4. Conflict of Interest. During their tenure, members of the Public Art Committee shall refrain from
activities that represent a conflict of interest. A member must not undertake any action or any decision
or recommendation as a committee member, the effect of which would be to the private pecuniary
benefit or detriment of the person or the person's relative or any business with which the person or a
relative of the person is associated. Members of the Public Art Committee, and consultants and
appraisers that the committee may engage, must have no financial interest in any art piece under
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consideration by the committee, even if the financial interest is limited to an artist's spouse or relative.
No committee member shall have any interest in any art consultant or art appraisal firm engaged by the
Public Art Committee. Any member of the Public Art Committee must also declare a conflict of interest
and refrain from participating if a person with whom he or she shares a household, he or she
professionally represents, shares a business interest, or has a matter before the Committee. During the
time they serve on the Public Art Committee, artists may not sell or donate their own artworks to the
City's art collection.
4. Collection Management.
4.1. Cataloguing the Collection. Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff shall maintain the catalogue of the
City of Lake Oswego's art collection, including the title, artist, medium, creation date, accession date,
placement, budget, and other information for each artwork.This catalogue shall be made available to
the public online through ACLO's website as a map that links to information and images of the artwork
on the Public Art Archive website.
4.2. Periodic Review.Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff shall annually review all holdings in the art
collection and report on it to the Public Art Committee.The review of the collection shall examine each
piece's condition to determine any restoration or preservation needs and examine its display or storage
conditions.The review shall periodically estimate the value of each piece for insurance coverage and the
City's fixed asset inventory.The review shall update the current listing of all holdings in the art collection
catalogue and submit the updated list to City staff.
4.3. Maintenance of Collection. Upon completion of periodic review, Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff
shall develop a list of artworks requiring routine maintenance or conservation.ACLO staff, in
collaboration with City departments, shall conduct routine maintenance, train volunteers, or obtain the
services of a professional to complete the repairs, cleaning, labeling, etc.that may be necessary to
maintain the public art collection.
4.3.1. If an artwork repair is beyond the services contracted for in the agreement between the Arts
Council and the City, Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff will seek a professional conservator to provide an
estimate for conservation costs for approval by the City. Upon City Manager or designee approval, Arts
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Council of Lake Oswego staff shall coordinate cleaning and repairs with the appropriate City
department(s).
4.3.2. City departments shall notify Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff as soon as practical if a work of art
is damaged or stolen, or if the participating department plans to move it to another location or disrupt
it.
4.4. Maintenance Plan. When the City purchases a new work of art, the artist shall be required to
submit a maintenance plan, that includes detailed instructions and recommendations for cleaning and
maintaining the work, and that also includes a timeline and plan for regular maintenance.The
maintenance plan shall also provide a detailed description of all materials and processes used to
fabricate the artwork, including the names and addresses of material suppliers, and shall describe the
installation process for the artwork.The maintenance plan shall be kept on file at the Arts Council Office
and in the collection database.
4.5.Artwork Placement of Works of Art. City Departments shall work with Arts Council of Lake Oswego
staff and the Public Art Committee to assess and propose locations for public artwork during the
development of the Biennial Public Art Work Plan.
4.6. Relocation of Artwork. While it is the intent that site specific works will remain on the site for which
they were created, an artwork may be relocated if circumstances dictate. A reasonable effort shall be
made to consult with the artist about possible relocation. The Public Art Committee,together with ACLO
staff, shall consult with City staff and the artist,to recommend new sites for City. If an appropriate
location for the artwork cannot be found,the Public Art Committee will consider deaccession, sale or
donation of the work.
4.7. Donations. At times civic-minded citizens may wish to contribute to the art collection. See Section 8
for a more detailed explanation of how donations are reviewed and accepted.
4.8. Loans from the Collection.The Public Art Committee may,with City approval, make loans of art
from the art collection. See Section 7 Loans Policy for a more detailed explanation of how loans are
reviewed and approved.
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5. Acquisition of Artwork.
5.1. Background. The City public art collection includes works commissioned through the 1.5 Percent for
Art Program, the Public Art Trust Fund, and gifts of art to the City.Artworks shall be acquired through a
review process based on their innate qualities and value to the entire collection. The Public Art
Committee shall be responsible for developing the City art collection using the procedures in these
Guidelines:
5.1.1. Biennial Work Plan. A Biennial Public Art Work Plan shall be prepared by Arts Council of Lake
Oswego staff and shall articulate funding source/s, budgets, locations, goals, artwork acquisition
methods, and maintenance requirements for works of art.The plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the ACLO Board and City Council per Section 2. and implemented on behalf of the City with ACLO and
Public Art Committee oversight.
5.1.2. Art Selection Criteria. The Public Art Committee should strive for a diverse collection of art to
reflect a diverse community.All artworks selected for inclusion in the collection of the City of Lake
Oswego must meet all the following criteria:
5.1.2.1.Artistic Excellence. Accepted works of art shall be of exceptional and enduring quality and as
judged by the Public Art Committee.
5.1.2.2.Appropriateness to the City's Public Art Collection. Proposed artworks will be reviewed in
relationship to existing goals for the public art collection, such as diversity of media, artists represented,
styles, and geographic representation.
5.1.2.3.Appropriateness to Site. Relationship of the artwork to the site shall be considered in respect to
its social, cultural, historical, and physical context.
5.1.2.4. Reflect Community Values. The City of Lake Oswego respects creative expression in the arts,
including artistic expression that may provoke controversy. Public art has a unique ability to inspire a
community to question its perspectives while simultaneously reflecting its values. The City recognizes
that the Arts Council of Lake Oswego has particular expertise in balancing anticipated public reaction to
challenging artworks alongside the value of artistic expression. On behalf of the City of Lake Oswego,
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ACLO strives to curate an art collection that is more than 'pretty' or'nice' but also one that ennobles,
educates, and sparks public dialogue.
5.1.2.5.Adherence to Existing Master Plans.All works of art should adhere to the master plans of
existing jurisdictions including but not limited to the plans of the Parks and Recreation Department, and
Lake Oswego Redevelopment Agency and shall also comply with the Arts Council's Public Art Master
Plan.The Public Art Committee will help to advise the sponsor of existing master plans.
5.1.2.6. Clear Title.The artwork must be able to be transferred to the City of Lake Oswego with a clear
title. Purchased art shall be by a formal bill of sale from the owner(s) or artist(s). Contributed art must be
accompanied by an appropriate deed of gift.
5.1.2.7. Original Works and Authentication. Only original works of art shall be accessioned for the
collection. Forgeries, unauthorized copies, or reproductions are not acceptable. In cases where the
authenticity of a piece could reasonably be questioned, it must be authenticated before accession.
5.1.2.8. No Restrictions.Artwork accessioned by the City of Lake Oswego must not have attendant
restrictions.The City will attempt to acknowledge artists and donors in the display of artwork but shall
be under no obligation to do so.
5.1.2.9. Standards for Exhibition. All art pieces must be made to be safely and securely displayed in a
public setting. Sculpture must be able to be secured to prevent accidents.Artworks executed in fragile
media must be able to be protected while displayed. Photographic and digital works must be
authenticated as unique or limited editions before accessioning.
5.1.2.10. Maintenance and Security.The City of Lake Oswego shall only accept artwork that the
Public Art Committee,the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, and City Staff believe can, within the
financial confines of the foreseeable future, be adequately and safely displayed, maintained, and
reasonably secured.
5.1.2.11 Maintenance Provisions. Maintenance concerns are a primary consideration.Adequate
provision must be made for future needs. As outlined in Section 4.4,the Public Art Committee must be
provided with detailed maintenance instructions for the work(s) of art, copies of which shall be on
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record at the Arts Council of Lake Oswego. Funds for future maintenance shall be deposited into the
Public Art Trust Fund.
5.1.3. Desired Attributes
5.1.3.1.Variety of Media,Styles and Techniques. Art selected for the collection should broaden the
range of media and techniques represented in the collection within the guidelines above for art
exhibition in a public setting.The Public Art Committee should review the artistic diversity of the
collection each year.
5.1.3.2.Artists of Varying Acclaim.The collection of the City of Lake Oswego should include
artworks created by a wide range of artists of varied public status, chosen based on their intrinsic
merit and relevance to the collection.
5.1.3.3.Value.The cost of any proposed piece of art should be a responsible investment for the City.
The Public Art Committee may consult with an art consulting or appraisal firm to authenticate and
verify the market value of any artwork that costs more than $5000.
5.1.3.4. Site Specificity: Major artworks selected for a specific site should be relevant to the
environment, its size, and the use patterns of the area.
5.1.4. Methods of Acquisition. The selection criteria listed above apply to all artworks, regardless of
the acquisition method used to bring a piece to the City art collection.There are several ways that a
work of art may be acquired for the City art collection:
5.1.4.1. Open Competition. In open competition, any artist is invited to submit pieces or delineated
proposals for consideration.A"Request for Proposals" is advertised within a designated region
(local, regional, national, etc.) inviting all artists within the region to submit a proposal. The
competition may be held for a single piece, a single site, several sites, or several artworks.The Public
Art Committee evaluates the applications and selects the artwork or proposal that best fits the
criteria and the needs of the site(s).
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submit proposals to create a piece for a specific site.The Committee should work closely with the
selected artist from the beginning of the project, making clear the criteria in this policy.The artist
should be paid to submit proposal sketches or models for approval before beginning the final
artwork, with opportunities to periodically view the artwork during different stages of completion to
ensure the criteria are being met.
5.1.4.3. Direct Purchase. The Public Art Committee may choose to purchase a piece of existing art
from a gallery or dealer,from a private individual, or from the artist directly.
5.1.4.4.Artist on Design Team: An artist may be selected via direct invitation or limited competition
to collaborate with the project architect as a consultant during the early planning phases of the
project.The artist's role shall be to design artworks within the materials budget to be incorporated
into the project. Once final design is complete, the general contractor shall be responsible for
artwork fabrication, and the artist shall provide oversight during fabrication and installation.The
artist may also collaborate with the project architect early in design phase and provide a budget to
create independent artworks that will be sited at a predetermined location or locations.
5.1.4.5. Donations:The Public Art Committee may review and accept artwork donations. See
Section 8, Donations Policy,for a more detailed explanation of how donations are reviewed and
accepted.
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6. Deaccessioning works of art.
6.1 Background.The decision to remove a piece from the collection is as important as the decision
to accession it originally. The world of art is constantly growing, and something that was
revolutionary or revealing in the past may become trite or too-well explored.
On the other hand,the world of art is also affected by fashion.The Public Art Committee must be
aware of the distinction between out of date and out of style.The deaccession process should not
result in the loss of classic work, even if it represents an earlier period. Deaccession of pieces from
the collection shall be based principally on issues of artistic excellence as defined in Section 5.1.3.1,
or if the artwork has been irreparably damaged. No piece from the art collection shall be sold
primarily for monetary gain with the intention to use the funds for purposes other than art
collection. Proceeds from the sale of deaccessioned art shall be deposited in the Public Art Trust
Fund.
6.2. Deaccession Policy. Deaccessioning is a procedure for the withdrawal of an artwork from the
public collection. Deaccessioning should be considered only after ten years have elapsed from the
date of installation of permanent works and acceptance in the case of portable works or under
special circumstances (e.g.,the piece has been damaged beyond repair). Deaccessioning will be
considered only after a careful and impartial evaluation of the artwork within the context of the
entire collection. At the beginning of the process,Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff will make
reasonable effort to notify any living artist whose work is being considered for deaccessioning.
6.3. Eligible Artworks. All artworks owned by the City of Lake Oswego,whether acquired through
the 1.5 Percent for Art Program,Gallery Without Walls, donation,or any other method, are eligible
for deaccessioning. In the case of donated artworks, ACLO will review all legal documents relating
to the donation prior to beginning the process.
6.4. Deaccessioning Procedure. Deaccessioning is the responsibility of the Public Art Committee with
the support of the Arts Council of Lake Oswego,and with the approval of the City Manager or designee.
The Committee may utilize the services of an appraiser and/or a consultant, if necessary, in the
Committee's determination.
6.5. Criteria for Deaccessioning. The Public Art Committee may consider the
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deaccessioning of artwork for one or more of the following reasons:
6.5.1. A work is not, or is only rarely, on display because of lack of a suitable site.
6.5.2. The condition or security of the artwork cannot be reasonably guaranteed.
6.5.3. The artwork has been damaged or has deteriorated and repair is impractical or infeasible.
6.5.4. The artwork endangers public safety.
6.5.5. In the case of site-specific artwork,the artwork is destroyed by severely altering its relationship to
the site.
6.5.6. The artwork has been determined to be significantly incompatible or inferior in the context of the
collection.
6.5.7. The City Manager or designee wishes to replace the artwork with work of more significance by the
same artist.
6.5.8. The artwork requires excessive maintenance or has faults of design or workmanship.
6.5.9. There has been sustained and overwhelming public objection that the artwork is inconsistent with
the community's values.
6.6. Sequence of Action.
6.6.1. The Public Art Committee shall determine whether an artwork meets one of the criteria listed in
Section 6.6. above.
6.6.2. The Public Art Committee and the Arts Council shall submit a report to City Manager or designee,
identifying any restrictions they believe apply to the specific work. If the City Manager or designee is
uncertain about the restrictions,they may seek the opinion of the City Attorney before deaccessioning
the work.
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6.6.3. The Public Art Committee and Arts Council Executive Director or designee shall review the report
and may ask Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff to seek additional information regarding the work from
the artists, art galleries, curators, appraisers, or other professionals.
6.6.4. The Public Art Committee shall send a deaccession report to the Arts Council Board of Directors for
approval.
6.6.5. Upon approval of its recommendation, the Public Art Committee shall consider the following
actions:
6.6.5.1. Sale or Trade.
6.6.5.1.1. Artist will be given first option to purchase or trade in compliance with the City's surplus
property procedures.
6.6.5.1.3.Trade may be through artist, gallery, museum,or other institutions for one or more artwork(s)
of comparable value by the same artist.
6.6.5.1.4. No works of art shall be sold or traded to members or staff of the City,the Arts Council or
Public Art Committee, consistent with the conflict of interest policies in these guidelines.
6.6.5.1.5. Proceeds from the sale of a work of art shall be returned to the Public Art Trust Fund.Any pre-
existing contractual agreements with the artist regarding resale shall be honored.
6.6.5.2. Destruction of work deteriorated or damaged beyond repair and deemed to be of negligible
value.
6.6.5.3. Donation. If the Public Art Committee is unable to dispose of the artwork in a manner outlined
above,the work shall be donated to a non-profit organization or otherwise disposed of as the
Committee and ACLO sees fit.
7. Loans of City Artworks.
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7.1. Policy. The Public Art Committee may,with City Manager or designee approval, make loans from the
collection to public institutions for the purpose of education.
7.2. Conditions for Lending artwork. When loans are made, it is the responsibility of the borrowing
institution to cover all expenses of packing, shipping, and insurance. The borrowing gallery or institution
shall submit proof of insurance coverage for the value of the piece.
7.3. Credit for Loans.The borrowing institution must credit the City of Lake Oswego art collection on
labels and in catalogues. Credits must also include the name of artist, medium, and year artwork was
created.
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8. Donations Policy.
8.1. Background. In addition to City financial support,the public art collection may grow through the
generous gifts of private citizens. A consistent and fair process for considering public art gifts and
memorials shall be followed.
The art selection criteria listed in Section 5.1.2 will be applied when considering public art gifts.
Anyone wishing to sponsor a gift of artwork to the City should contact Arts Council of Lake
Oswego staff at the earliest possible time for a consultation on the review and acceptance process
for donated artworks.The Public Art Committee will review potential donations.
8.2.Types of Donations.
8.2.1. Existing Works of Art.
8.2.1.1. Portable. Works of a scale appropriate for rotation through public spaces belonging to the City
of Lake Oswego. The specific placement of portable works may not be stipulated as a condition of the
gift.
8.2.1.2. Non-Portable. Works of a scale larger than would be appropriate for the portable collection and
would require a semi-permanent or permanent site.
8.2.1.3. Commissioned Works of Art. Works of art that are commissioned gifts to the City and which
usually require a specific site.
8.2.2. Review Criteria.
8.2.2.1. All artwork donations must be of high artistic quality and must meet the Art Selection Criteria in
Section 5.1.2. of the Public Art Guidelines.
8.2.3. Review Process. EXISTING WORKS: PORTABLE OR NON-PORTABLE.
8.2.3.1. Initial Contact. Sponsor should send photographs of work(s) of art to the Arts Council of Lake
Oswego with written materials, including name of the artist, his/her bio or resume, medium, size, date of
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execution and estimated value of the piece.This material shall be shared with the Public Art Committee
for its recommendation.
8.2.3.2. Review by Public Art Committee.The Public Art Committee will review the photographs and will
ask to see the actual work of art if it wants to consider the gift further. If the Public Art Committee
recommends acceptance of the work of art, it will also make a recommendation for future maintenance
provisions.
8.2.3.3. Installation Readiness. In order to receive final acceptance, works of art should be
professionally appraised at the sponsor or donors' expense and ready for installation.This means that
two-dimensional works must be archivally framed and three-dimensional works must have a pedestal or
appropriate hanging or mounting apparatus.
8.2.3.4.Acceptance.The Public Art Committee will determine whether to accept or deny the proposed
donation, subject to City Manager or designee approval, as well as its installation and maintenance
provisions.After acceptance, the report will be sent to the Arts Council of Lake Oswego's Board of
Directors by the Public Art Committee Board Liaison.
8.2.4. Commissioned Works of Art.
8.2.4.1. Initial Contact. Representatives of the Arts Council Staff, Public Art Committee, and the Board of
Directors will meet with the sponsor to discuss the commission. If no artist has been selected, staff will
advise the sponsor about artist selection options, such as the use of an artist selection committee or an
art consultant.The art consultant and advisory committees can provide expert assistance on selection
procedures,technical and budgetary concerns and on the uses, appropriateness, quality, and variety of
art options.
8.2.4.2. Selection Process. Commissioned works must go through a two-phased process:first "in
concept" and second when the design has been decided. Sponsors of gifts are requested not to select
specific designs prior to the approval "in concept." If a site has been recommended and is under the
jurisdiction of any other City department, such as the Parks and Recreation Department,that
department must be contacted at the start and the project will also be reviewed by that department
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8.2.4.3.Artist Contract.The Arts Council of Lake Oswego will prepare a contract for the artist once
selected.
8.2.4.4. Review"in concept" by Public Art Committee. The sponsor must submit a written proposal to
the Arts Council including the process for selection of an artist(s) and the general concept behind the
project.The Public Art Committee will review the proposal and make a recommendation to the City
Manager or designee for acceptance or denial.
8.2.4.5. Review of Design by Public Art Committee. If the project is approved "in concept"the sponsor
will proceed to select an artist(s) as outlined above. When a site and a specific design have been chosen,
a model and/or scale drawings of the design and maintenance provisions must be presented to the
Public Art Committee, who will review and approve the materials.
8.2.5. Bequests for Commissioning a Work of Art. Bequests for commissioning a work of art should go
through the process outlined above and must include financial provisions for the administration of the
commission as well as the future maintenance of the work of art as determined by the Public Art
Committee and the Arts Council.
8.2.6. Bequests to the Public Art Trust Fund. Bequests to the Public Art Trust Fund can vary in scope
from general gifts of unspecified use to gifts of a specified scope. For example, the sponsor could
stipulate that the bequest be used to purchase portable works by Native American artists.
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9. Gallery Without Walls Public Art Program.
9.1. Program Description. Lake Oswego's Gallery Without Walls' (GWW) integrates art into the daily lives
of residents and visitors. Gallery Without Walls is an outdoor artwork program featuring artwork from
regionally, nationally, and internationally acclaimed artists. All artwork is in the Urban Services Boundary
of Lake Oswego, Parks,the Public Right of Way, City Property and in certain instances, private property.
9.2. Rotating Gallery Without Walls Mission. GWW includes approximately 25-35 artworks loaned by
artists for a period of two years. Sited within six square blocks, it is intended as a walking exhibit that can
be easily toured within an hours'time.The mission of the program is to cultivate beauty, spark interest,
and generate economic vitality in Lake Oswego's downtown business district and to offer educational
opportunities through the walking tour brochure, and docent-led tours for groups of all ages. All loaned
artworks are available for purchase.
9.3. Gallery Without Walls Selection Committee. The Gallery Without Walls Selection Committee shall
be composed of seven members, which includes one member of the Arts Council Board of Directors, a
minimum of one artist with knowledge of three-dimensional artwork, and community members. Most
members, except the participating artist(s), should reside or own a business within the City of Lake
Oswego's Urban Service Boundary as established in the Lake Oswego Comprehensive Plan.A former
GWW selection committee member should serve in an advisory capacity.
9.3.1. Process for Selecting Committee Members.The members of the Gallery Without Walls Selection
Committee shall be recruited by Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff and existing Gallery Without Walls
Selection Committee Members and shall be appointed by the Public Art Committee. Selection
Committee members shall be chosen on the basis of their knowledge of and familiarity with the arts and
their understanding of the needs of the Lake Oswego community. Each member may serve a maximum
of three consecutive two-year terms. Initial terms shall be staggered so that terms do not expire for all
members at the same time. It is advisable to have a minimum of two alternates selected to fill any
position that becomes vacant before the expiration of terms. Each year, the Committee shall select one
of its members to serve as Chair. The Chair should have previously served for at least two years on the
Selection Committee.
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9.3.2. Conflict of Interest. No member of the Selection Committee may submit an art proposal for the
project. Members of the Selection Committee must follow the Conflict of Interest statement set forth in
these Guidelines.
9.3.3. Process for Selecting Artwork for Rotating Gallery Without Walls Public Art Program.
9.3.3.1.Artist Solicitation. The Arts Council shall prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting artists to
submit applications for the Rotating Gallery Without Walls exhibit. The Arts Council shall generate
submission requirements for each REP.The Gallery Without Walls Selection Committee shall hold
meetings as needed to review each submission and shall recommend up to 15 artworks for the exhibit
each year.[6Bi,
9.3.3.2. Selection Criteria.The Selection Committee will jury artist submissions. The following criteria
shall be used in determining artworks to include in the exhibit:
9.3.3.2.1.The proposed artwork can be an existing artwork, or an artwork specifically made for the
exhibit.
9.3.3.2.2.All work must be of high artistic quality and must meet the Art Selection Criteria in Section
5.1.2. of these Guidelines.The Selection Committee will convene at minimum three times; once to
review the quality of the artist's work, second to review the submitted artwork, and third to propose
locations for artwork. In addition:
9.3.3.2.3. Each submitted artwork will be evaluated for safety.The artwork must be of a suitable scale,
and not impede either walking or driving traffic. Each artwork must be approved by the
City Engineer if appropriate and must be able to withstand the elements and normal wear and
tear experienced by public art in an outdoor setting and be able to withstand possible pedestrian
contact.
9.3.3.2.4. Each submission will be evaluated on the artist's qualifications.
9.3.3.2.5. Each artwork will be evaluated on the diversity of subject matter, medium, and style.
9.3.3.2.6. Each artwork will be evaluated on diversity in relation to the Gallery Without Walls program
with relation to site, educational impact, visual impact, color and size.
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9.3.3.3. Exhibit Parameters. Artworks are to be on loan to the City for a two-year exhibition period. If an
artwork is removed or sold within the two-year exhibition period,the artist is required to submit a new
artwork of the same quality and scale,which must be approved by the Selection Committee. An
honorarium is provided for each artist following installation of their Artwork as defined in the Biennial
Public Art Work Plan. All portable artworks in the exhibit must be for sale. Each artist is required to enter
into a standard written agreement with the City. Arts Council of Lake Oswego staff shall coordinate the
development of each agreement with the City Attorney and ensure that a current agreement is on
record for each artwork on display.
If artworks are to be sited on private property, a written agreement must be executed between the City
and the owner, or person with authority to consent to use of the property, permitting the installation,
and must be signed by all parties.The agreement will be prepared by the Arts Council and approved as
to form by the City Attorney. Signing of the agreement is coordinated by the Arts Council and City
Attorney's Office. During the exhibition period,the City shall maintain liability insurance in an amount,
and subject to terms, approved by the City Attorney, to cover any damages incurred to the artwork by
reason of the negligent acts of the City, its employees, and agents, for the period commencing upon
successful installation of the artwork and ending immediately upon removal. Artist Agreements shall
provide that the artists are responsible for delivering the artwork to the site, assisting with the
installation of the artwork, and removing the artwork from the site at the end of the exhibition period.
The Arts Council of Lake Oswego reserves the right to reject work that when completed differs from the
approved proposal or does not meet stated standards. All sites must be approved by the Director of the
Park& Recreation Department,the City Manager,the Director of Redevelopment, and the Director of
Public Works if on City property or in a City public right of way. Various City Departments may be asked
to assist the artist with the installation and deinstallation of artworks, if appropriate in the City's
determination, and subject to availability and resources.
The Arts Council of Lake Oswego shall notify the Public Works Department and Police Department of
installations and deinstallations in advance. All installations must adhere to American Disabilities Act
standards, including, but not limited to, right-of-way clearance standards,together with all other
applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
9.3.4 Process for Purchase of Artwork from the Rotating Gallery Without Walls Public Art Program.
9.3.4.1. A purchase of artwork from the Gallery Without Walls Exhibit shall occur as provided in the
current Agreement for Administration of City Public Arts Programs between the City and the Arts
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Council ("Administration Agreement"). Unless specifically stated otherwise in the Administration
Agreement,funds from the general annual compensation provided to the Arts Council under the
Administration Agreement shall be used for the
purchase.
9.3.5. Operational Procedures.The GWW Selection Committee shall also oversee the People's Choice
Purchase Award process.
9.3.5.1.The Selection Process.The Public Art Committee shall convene the selection committee and
define the committee's objectives, which shall include:
9.3.5.2. Creating a list of up to five artworks for consideration as possible purchases; and
9.3.5.3. Establishing and administering a process for the public to vote for its preference from among the
artworks on the list.
9.3.5.4. The Selection Committee process shall proceed as follows:
9.3.5.4.1. Upon notification of the objectives, the Selection Committee will review the current
Gallery Without Walls artworks and establish a list of up to five artworks, one of which will be
selected by a vote of the public.
9.3.5.4.2. Final Approval of Selected Artwork. Upon certification of the public's vote and approval of the
Public Art Committee,the artist will submit an invoice/Bill of Sale to ACLO
9.3.5.4.3. Once received by the Arts Council of Lake Oswego, payment shall be made to the artist
and arrangements made for relocation of the art to its final location, if necessary, following the
Gallery Without Walls exhibition period.
9.3.5.4.4. Bill of Sale. Bill of Sale and all relevant documentation will be added to digital permanent
records and City's insurance coverage.
9.3.5.5. Clarification of Policy. This procedure is to be used for a single purchase of art from the
Gallery Without Walls Exhibit. Nothing in the procedure shall preclude additional purchases by the
City of art from the Gallery Without Walls Exhibits.
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10. 1.5 Percent for Art Program.
10.1. Background. Chapter 18 of the Lake Oswego Code, titled "Percent for Art Program" requires that
1.5 percent of the total costs of all qualifying City Projects be dedicated to the selection, acquisition,
dedication, siting, maintenance, administration, de-accessioning, community education and registration
of Public Art.
10.2. Program Goals.Art acquired through the 1.5 Percent for Art Program should meet the criteria and
desired goals listed in Section 5.1.2,Art Selection Criteria. In addition, it is the program's intent to:
10.2.1. Encourage early collaboration between artists and architects.
10.2.2. Ensure that City departments, commissions, and advisory boards play an active role in the
selection of art purchased through the 1.5 Percent for Art Program.
10.2.2.1. Preserve art objects and maintain artifacts displaced through City capital projects.
10.3.Administration of the 1.5 Percent for Art Program.The Public Art Committee shall
administer the 1.5 Percent for Art Program under the auspices of the Arts Council of Lake Oswego.
10.4. Qualifying Projects. Chapter 18 of the Lake Oswego City Code specifies which City Projects are
eligible for the 1.5 Percent for Art Program.A copy of Lake Oswego Code Chapter 18 is contained in
Exhibit 1, Percent for Art Program.
Generally, if funding is not legally restricted for particular uses, a City Project qualifies for the 1.5 Percent
for Art Program and must dedicate 1.5 percent of its total cost to purchasing and maintaining public art.
10.5. Responsibility of Participating Department. Following the adoption of the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) by the City Council, each department with qualifying capital projects shall
produce a summary sheet of projects that qualify for funding under the Percent for Art Program. The
summary sheet shall include the project name and approximate dollar amount available for arts funding.
The actual dollar amount shall be confirmed by staff from the participating department upon
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encumbering funds for construction of the project and shall be reported to the City Manager and the
Arts Council of Lake Oswego Executive Director.
10.6.Application of 1.5 Percent for Art Funds: Inclusions. Funds may be spent as follows:
10.6.1. 1%for Purchase of Art. One percent of the total construction cost of eligible City Projects
shall be used for costs associated with the acquisition of public art, including, but not limited to,the
design, purchase, and siting of public art. Upon approval by the Project Manager for the City, funds
may be spent as follows:
10.6.1.1. Artist's fee for serving on a design team with the project architect.
10.6.1.2.The work of art itself, including but not limited to:
10.6.1.3. Artist's design fee and operating costs.
10.6.1.4. Any permits related to the completion and siting of the work of art.
10.6.1.5. Labor and materials required for production of the work of art.
10.6.1.6. Necessary travel related to the design, completion, acquisition, and siting of the art.
10.6.1.7.Transporting the work to the site and installation costs.
10.6.1.8. Frames, mats, mounting, anchorages, containments, pedestals, or materials necessary for
the installation, location, or security of the work of art.
10.6.1.9. Digital and other documentation of the work in progress as well as the required two digital
images of the completed work.
10.6.1.10. Insurance as required by the artist's contract.
10.6.1.11. Contingency of five percent to eight percent of the one percent set aside at the beginning of
each project (any unused contingency funds will remain in the Public Art Trust Fund).
10.6.2. .5%for Maintenance and Administration. One-half percent of the Total Cost of eligible City
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projects shall be used for costs associated with administration of the public art program, including,
but not limited to cost of selection, conservation and maintenance of the collection, community
education, deaccessioning, and registration of public art. Upon approval by the City Manager or
her/his designee,funds may be spent as follows:
10.6.2.1.The selection process.
10.6.2.2. Community education related to the project.
10.6.2.3. Registration of Public Art.
10.6.2.4. Maintenance of Public Art.
10.6.2.5. Dedications and publicity.
10.6.2.6. Expenses for special advisors or consultants to the Public Art Committee.
10.6.2.7. Artist honoraria for the selection process.
10.6.3.Application of 1.5 Percent for Art Funds: Exclusions. 1.5 Percent for Art funds may not
be spent for:
10.6.3.1. Reproductions, by mechanical or other means, of original works of art.
10.6.3.2. Decorative, ornamental, or functional elements that are designed by the architect or
consultants engaged by the architect, or elements generally considered to be components of a
landscape architectural design, designed by a landscape architect as opposed to an artist
commissioned for this purpose.
10.6.3.3. Commercially mass-produced of standard design, such as playground sculpture or
fountains.
10.6.3.4. Directional or other functional elements, such as super graphics, signs, color-coding,
maps, etc. except where a recognized artist is employed.
10.6.3.5. Architect's fee.
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10.6.4. Dedication of Funds. The Lake Oswego Public Art Trust Fund has been established
within the City of Lake Oswego Treasury (see attached Lake
Oswego Code Chapter 18, Section 18.04.120). Funds shall be deposited into the Public
Art Trust Fund by the City official or employee acting on behalf of the participating department
at the time that budgeted funds are encumbered for construction or purchase price of the
project.
When the artist or artist team is hired at the same time as the project architect or engineer, one
percent of the estimated construction budget (from the CIP Document) shall be borrowed from
monies existing in the Public Art Trust (or other sources available to the Arts Council of Lake
Oswego) at the point at which the artist or artist team is hired. When actual funds are
encumbered for the construction portion of the project,the Public Art Trust Fund shall be
reimbursed to the extent possible with eligible monies obtained from the actual construction
budget.
Funds shall be deposited in separate accounts within the Public Art Trust Fund if separate
accounting is requested by the City Manager or required by law.
Monetary contributions made other than through the 1.5 Percent for Art Program shall be
deposited in the Public Art Trust Fund and may be dedicated for a specific program or work of
art, subject to acceptance by the City Council.
10.6.5. Disbursement of Funds. Disbursement of funds from the Public Art Trust Fund shall be
made only after approval by the Arts Council of Lake Oswego and authorization by the City
Manager or her/his designee . Disbursements shall be made according to Lake
Oswego Code Chapter 18 and these Guidelines. Yearly reports are prepared by the City's Finance
Department and will be shared with the Arts Council of Lake Oswego.
10.6.6.Artist Contract.The City of Lake Oswego shall enter into a contractual agreement with an
artist for any artist services in accordance with Section 10.12,Artist Contracts.
10.6.7. Public Art Committee Procedures and Responsibility. The process for initiating and
completing a 1.5 Percent for Art project is very similar to projects funded with other funding
sources. The Public Art Committee shall oversee the process by defining the parameters and
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implementing a selection process as listed in Section 4.4, Process for Accessioning Artwork.
However,there are requirements specific to the 1.5 Percent for Art process which are outlined
below. Upon initiation of a 1.5 Percent for Art project,the Public Art Committee and Arts Council
of Lake Oswego shall:
10.6.7.1. Confirm the available budget and timing of when the 1.5 Percent for Art funds will be
available. The City's Finance Department will provide this information to the ACLO in writing.
Timing of funds will dictate when projects can be initiated.
10.6.7.2. Convene a Selection Committee.
10.6.7.3. Identify a site for the work(s) of art.
10.6.7.4. Identify the goals of the project, including those goals outlined by the participating
department or the City Council and any artist's prerequisites. The committee must also establish
whether the project warrants including an artist on the design team or whether a purchase or
commission of art is more appropriate. The committee must also establish at what stage of the
project the artist will become involved in the process and coordinate funding accordingly. If it is
decided that an artist should be involved from the conceptual stages of the project,the procedure
described in Section 10.6.4, Dedication of Funds, should be used.
10.7.Artist Selection Criteria. Artists will be selected based on their qualifications as demonstrated
by past work, appropriateness of the proposal to the specific project, and its probability of
successful completion as determined by the Public Art Committee. In selecting artists and works of
art, the Public Art Committee shall select those artists and works of art of the highest aesthetic
quality, and those that fulfill the purpose of the City's art selection criteria as set forth in Section
5.1.2. In all cases, consideration will be given to materials, construction, durability (long or short
term, depending on the intended life of the piece), maintenance, public access, and safety.
10.8. Selection Committee Membership. The Selection Committee shall consist of at least seven
(7) members appointed by the Public Art Committee.The Selection Committee serves for the
duration of one project.The Selection Committee shall consist of at least the following members:
10.8.1.Three members of the Public Art Committee, one of whom shall serve as chair.
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10.8.2. A neighborhood or business representative where the project will be located. If the project
is near several neighborhoods,ACLO may appoint representatives from more than one
neighborhood or business.
10.8.3. A City staff representative from the department with the qualifying project. If the
project involves more than one department,ACLO may appoint representatives from several
departments
10.8.4. An architect or engineer from the City Project's design team.
10.8.5. A City Council liaison.
10.8.6. Additional members may be appointed to the selection committee if ACLO determines
that additional representation or expertise is needed to meet the goals of the project.
Public Art Committee members serving on a public art Selection Committee are limited to
serving two consecutive selection processes. If desired,the Public Art Committee may select
two alternates, subject to Arts Council of Lake Oswego approval.
10.9 Term of Office. Selection Committee members shall serve through the duration of the project.
10.10. Selection Committee Responsibilities. The Selection Committee and the Arts Council shall
work within the project parameters established by the Biennial Public Art Work Plan including
overall budget, project location, and goals.The Selection Committee shall be responsible for
reviewing artist submissions and recommending an artist selection for approval by the Public Art
Committee and ACLO.
10.11.Approval Process. The following approvals are required in administering the Acquisition of
Artwork:
Stage 1-The Arts Council of Lake Oswego and the City Council must approve the Biennial Public Art
Work Plan, including overall budget, project location, and goals. Projects that arise after the
Biennial Public Art Work Plan may be added by the City Council.
Stage 2-The Public Art Committee must review and approve the Selection Committee's
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recommendation for artist and/or artwork prior to notifying the artist of the selection. For projects
where the construction cost is over$30 million,the Selection Committee will provide a report to
the City Council about the selected artist prior to contracting with the artist. The Selection
Committee will consider any feedback provided by City Council.
Stage 3—The Public Art Committee must review and approve the final artwork and/or services
upon completion of the artwork or services rendered, and the City Manager or designee must
accept the artwork, prior to final payment to the artist. Once accepted,the artwork is accessioned
into the art collection by the Public Art Committee.
10.12.Artist Contracts The City of Lake Oswego shall administer a contractual agreement any time
an artist is selected by ACLO for the 1.5%for Art program, to create a work of art, or to participate
on a design team.The contract should define the scope of work for artist services and payment
procedure. The contract shall require the contractor to do the following:
10.12.1. Produce a work of art for an approved and guaranteed maximum cost, including all
installation costs.
10.12.2. Maintain general liability and property damage insurance as well as workers
compensation insurance if appropriate.
10.12.3. Submit the following items before final payment is authorized:
10.12.4. A completed catalogue form that describes the work of art (materials, size, weight,
artist biography, address, contact information).
10.12.5.Two digital photographs submitted to the Arts Council via email.
10.12.6. A maintenance plan.
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FY Annual Work Plan
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
YEAR AND TYPE PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
(Public Art Plan adopted J / )
YEAR BOND PROGRAM PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
CD (Public Art Plan adopted J_/ )
TOTAL
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FY Annual Work Plan
YEAR PROGRAM PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
CD (Public Art Plan adopted J__ /)
CD YEAR BOND PROGRAM PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
(Public Art Plan adopted J__ /)
CD YEAR BOND PROGRAM PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
(Public Art Plan adopted J_/ )
CD CRITICAL CAPITAL NEEDS PROGRAM PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
(Public Art Plan adopted J__ /)
CD BOND PROGRAM PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
(Public Art Plan adopted J_/ )
CD PUBLIC ART FUND PROJECTS PROJECT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
(Public Art Plan adopted_/ / )
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS* / COMBINED BUDGETS TOTAL
*Other public art projects in City Council approved public art plans may be initiated to
align with the City's schedule for the underlying Capital projects.
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FY Annual Work Plan
CD COLLECTION MANAGEMENT BUDGETS FUNDING SOURCE(S)
Acquisition and Placement
Technology Upgrades,Routine Collection Management(Cleaning,Repairs)
Murals Interpretation
Artwork Gifts and Loans
CD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACLO CONTRACT
CD PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACLO CONTRACT
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EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
SPECIFIC PROJECTS FOR FY 26 27 through FY 28 29
The Arts Council shall implement and successfully complete the following specific projects:
None identified at this time.
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