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Peachtree City staff introduce public art master plan, propose $60,000 annual fund and bike-rack program
Summary
Staff presented a public art master plan proposing themes tied to city identity, a seven-member advisory group, a $60,000 annual appropriation, and a voluntary developer contribution (proposed 2%); councilors requested more funding detail and codifying the advisory group.
City staff introduced a proposed public art master plan that would guide placement and funding for murals, sculptures, gateway art and temporary installations across Peachtree City.
Planner Chris Hobby, with colleague Jazz Jasmine, outlined themes that tie art to local identity — golf cart culture, aviation heritage and natural environment — and suggested a seven-member advisory group, a part-time staff position in recreation and special events, and a $60,000 annual allocation to seed projects. The plan includes a bike-rack art program (15 installed, 15 more available) and a proposed voluntary developer contribution of roughly 2% of development cost, plus 1.5% on capital projects, with the program remaining voluntary rather than mandatory.
Council members praised the concept but asked for clearer cost breakdowns and clarification on voluntary contributions. Several asked that staff incorporate public comments (including those submitted by Keith Larson) and consider codifying the advisory group in ordinance language. Staff said temporary exhibits and geocaching-style engagement could pair art with the city's multiuse path and navigation app.
Next steps: staff will refine the plan with council feedback, present a revised draft at the next meeting and prepare options for codifying an advisory group and identifying funding sources and grant opportunities.
