§ 303. Cooperation with others.

The Arts Commission shall:

A.

Work with public boards, agencies and authorities in establishing environmental goals for projects and shall assist the City of Tulsa in the evaluation of redevelopment proposals;

B.

Work closely with the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Planning Commission in ensuring aesthetic quality and design in Planning Commission projects, and in developing high quality visual environment; the periphery of publicly-owned property shall receive the particular attention of the Arts Commission;

C.

Work closely with the Tulsa Park and Recreation Department in developing a program of beautification along public thoroughfares with appropriate landscape treatment, plantings maintenance and design of amenities, all intended to promote beauty, to preserve and enhance property values on existing streets and public spaces and to stimulate similar private efforts;

D.

Offer advice or suggestions to the owners of private property in relation to the beautification of the property; any person planning to erect any building or make any improvement may submit the plans and designs or sketches thereof to the Arts Commission for advice and suggestions, for which no charge shall be made by the Arts Commission;

E.

Advise the Mayor of such other proposals for the use and preservation of buildings and objects of historical, architectural or cultural significance;

F.

Make to the Mayor such other proposals as it deems constructive toward the preservation and improvement of the physical beauty of the City;

G.

Make application for grants in the name of the City of Tulsa, as appropriate and with the approval of the Mayor, for art-related purposes in keeping with the purposes of the Arts Commission; and

H.

Offer advice and suggestions to any City department, agency or trust which requests advice and counsel.

(Ord. No. 16527)