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Tourism committee asks staff to develop public‑art funding ordinance with planning and counsel
Summary
The committee directed staff to work with the planning department, county counsel and the Arts Council to draft an ordinance establishing a dedicated public art funding mechanism — likely a percent‑for‑art or impact fee with an approximate $150,000 threshold and exemptions for minor residential work.
The San Benito County Tourism Committee on Dec. 10 instructed staff to explore and develop a draft ordinance to create a dedicated funding mechanism for public art across the county, aiming to provide a sustainable revenue stream for installations and artist opportunities.
Jennifer Lawrence of the San Benito County Arts Council told the committee the county needs a funding mechanism to move beyond one‑time grants and piecemeal projects. "Without it, it is very difficult to fund," Lawrence said, noting the county has benefited from projects such…
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