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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2012-056 - Created the Creative Arts Council Advisory Board RESOLUTION NO. 2012-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING THE CREATIVE ARTS COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS AS WELL AS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article 3, Part XI of the City Charter authorizes the City Commission to create advisory boards by resolution; and WHEREAS,the City Commission has determined that it is advisable to create a Creative Arts Council Advisory Board to assist the City in identifying and creating policies and action plans that pertain to the enhancement of a vibrant, engaged arts community as an economic development strategy with the understanding that the arts provide jobs, attract visitors, create products, influence consumer spending and build community vitality; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida establishes and creates the Creative Arts Council Advisory Board(the "Council"). Section 2. That each City Commissioner is entitled to appoint one (1) regular member to such Council from time to time, and each appointee shall serve a term consistent with the duration of the term of the appointing Commissioner and without compensation at the pleasure of the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach. Section 3. The members of such Council shall not exceed eleven (11) in number; the five (5) Commission regular member appointees shall have each been a resident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months prior to any such appointment. Six (6) ad hoc members shall be appointed by a majority vote of a committee comprised of the Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") Director, Community Development Director and City Manager based upon a review of each prospective member's application if it meets criteria established by the City. Such members must be residents of the tri-County area consisting of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. They will be appointed for a term of two years, but may reapply and continue serving. (a) Advisory Board members of such Council shall not exceed eleven (11) voting members comprised of the five (5) regular members and six (6) ad hoc members. A quorum for any meeting shall consist of a total of seven(7)members. (b) Additional non-voting associate members may also be appointed by a majority vote of the Council based upon a review of an application demonstrating that it meets criteria established by the City and submitted to the Council. Such persons must express an interest in raising the profile of the arts in the City and will agree to serve as effective advocates for its social, cultural and economic significance. Associate members will not have voting privileges or need to meet attendance requirements but will be partners who are encouraged to attend Council meetings as often as possible to provide expertise to assist the Council. Terms for such members will be for one (1) year. (c) Other non-voting associate members who may serve on the Council shall include the following Community partners: City of Dania Beach CRA Economic Development Manager, Executive Director of the Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce, President of the Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Friends of the Library, President of the Dania Beach Tourism Council, and the Director of the City Parks and Recreation Department. (d) Honorary members may be brought forward from time to time and will be considered for appointment by a majority vote of voting Council members. They will be artists and other notable arts advocates from around the world whose names and works will promote and support the mission of the Council. The appointments will be reserved for acclaimed artists and other notable art advocates. Section 4. That all members of such Council shall have a genuine concern for both the arts and the total community and provide a diversity of viewpoints and pool of expertise in the arts, as well as business. Section 5. That any regular member missing three (3) consecutive meetings shall automatically be removed from the Council and replaced in the same manner as that member was originally appointed. Section 6. That such Council shall meet from time to time under rules and regulations which it may promulgate. At the first meeting of the Council the members shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. 2 RESOLUTION#2012-056 Section 7. That within thirty (30) days of the passage and adoption of this Resolution, the City Commission, by motion, shall designate and appoint the initial members of the Council. Section 8. That the duties and responsibilities of such Council shall be to: (a) assist City administration in fostering a strong and vibrant cultural environment that supports a diverse program of the performing and creative arts for both residents and visitors; (b) strengthen the role of arts and cultural resources in City revitalization efforts; (c) increase opportunities for incorporating arts and culture in the City's community development agenda; (d) enhance awareness of the cultural assets in the City; (e) assist the City to survey and assess the community's needs, resources and support for artists and arts initiatives; (f) develop recommendations that will help the City respond to the needs and creative possibilities within the City; (g) identify and recommend policies and formulate long-range plans to cultivate the arts and build on existing programs to create a common vision; (h) serve as cultural liaison with the City between the interests of the creative community,business community, tourist industry and the community-at-large; (i) identify and advise the City on ways to attract county, state and federal programs and grants in direct support of arts programs with the City in conjunction with the Grant Advisory Board; 0) encourage excellence in design and historic preservation; (k) develop initiatives that encourage the growth of cultural tourism and creative industries; (1) stimulate greater public awareness and appreciation of the importance of the arts in creating and sustaining a vibrant community; (m) encourage and facilitate opportunities for residents and tourists to participate in artistic activities; 3 RESOLUTION#2012-056 (n) coordinate information and programs with the other established advisory boards within the City; and (o) coordinate with appropriate City staff regarding parks, open space and facilities within the City for utilization of such facilities to promote arts awareness in the City. Section 9. That the chairperson of the Council shall be afforded the opportunity to request that the City Commission place on its agenda for discussion any recommendations or suggestions made by the Council. Section 10. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 11. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 8, 2012. ATTEST: LOUISE STILSON, CMC PATRICIA A. FLURY CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO 7 CORRECTNESS: Is F1�tc��r - -A THOMA AN O CITY ATTO Y 4 RESOLUTION#2012-056