LOCAL LAW NO. "L" FOR 2024
A LOCAL LAW OF THE COUNTY OF ALBANY, NEW YORK ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 112 OF THE ALBANY COUNTY CODE TO CREATE A PUBLIC ART FUND
Introduced: 7/8/24
By Reidy:
A Local Law creating Chapter 112 of the Code of the County of Albany, entitled Arts and Culture, and Article 1 of such Chapter, entitled Public Art Fund, to provide public financial support for public art in Albany County.
BE IT ENACTED by the Albany County Legislature as follows:
Section 1. Chapter Creation.
Chapter 112, Arts and Culture is hereby created.
Chapter 112, Article I, Public Art Fund, is hereby created.
Section 2. ? 112-1, Title.
This Local Law shall be known as the "Albany County Matthew Peter Public Art Law."
Section 3. ? 112-2, Legislative Intent.
The Albany County Legislature hereby finds and determines that art is essential to the human experience and should be accessible to all County residents.
The Legislature further finds and determines that, in addition to aesthetic value, public art installations provide a community-building effect that evoke empathy, understanding, identity, and a sense of belonging.
The Legislature further finds and determines that public art is an indispensable tool combat blight, promote mental and physical health, deter criminal activity, and increase public safety in communities.
The Legislature further finds and determines that public art allows the community to participate in the creation of public spaces and is a powerful way to increase neighborhood pride and identity, foster social bonds, and provide access to art for all people regardless of their circumstance.
The Legislature further finds and determines that public art brings economic benefits such as increased tourism and new jobs by encouraging pedestrian activity, improving the viability of local businesses, and stimulating the local creative economy.
The Legislature further ...
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