TITLE
Adopt resolution making certain findings regarding the construction of certain public improvements with Redevelopment Funds (North Public Art Improvements). (Districts 1,2,4,6,7,8,9)
DISCUSSION
The Redevelopment Agency (Agency) has made a commitment to support the growing public art collection throughout the City of Long Beach. The Agency's investment in public art has been instrumental in leveraging other redevelopment projects, decreasing blight and contributing to positive neighborhood transformations.
As part of improvements to public infrastructure, public art can be incorporated in a variety of projects such as street medians, sidewalk treatments, bus stop enclosures, murals, decorative metal work, park developments, and utility boxes. Vacant lots and empty storefronts awaiting development are also enhanced through temporary public art installations that are rotated throughout the Agency's project areas.
The Agency has supported the growth of public art by entering into a partnership with the Arts Council for Long Beach for the creation and installation of public art, as well as pursuing independentendeavors.
To pursue public art opportunities, California Redevelopment Law requires that the Agency adopt a resolution making the following findings:
· That the construction of such public improvements are of benefit to the redevelopment project area or the immediate neighborhood in which the public improvement project is located.
· That no other reasonable means of financing the public improvements are available to the community.
· That the payment of Agency funds for the construction of public improvements will assist in the elimination of one or more .blighting conditions within the redevelopment project area.
A separate resolution for each redevelopment project area is required. Adoption of these resolutions will allow the Agency to proceed with the creation and installation of various public art projects.
This letter was reviewed by Chief ...
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