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Page 3 of 7 benefits. It contributes to the visual appeal of a city, transforming ordinary spaces into visually engaging, shared spaces where people can interact. Public art can also boost local businesses by drawing tourists and encouraging people to spend more time in the area. It can serve as an educational tool, offering opportunities for learning about different artistic styles, cultural histories, and social issues. Engaging with art can positively impact mental well-being, providing inspiration, relaxation, and a sense of connection to something greater. Based on interest from the Civic Arts Commission and the City Council, staff has researched “percent for art” programs in Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon as a tool to fund and expand public art in Pleasanton. The information gathered is presented below, along with the staff’s recommendation for adopting a similar program in Pleasanton. While any public art contribution will ideally be structured in a manner that is financially feasible for projects to implement, per guidance from economic and financial consulting firm Economic and Planning Systems (EPS), there is no nexus study requirement for a public art contribution or related in-lieu fee, and the contribution can be adopted by ordinance, with In-Lieu fees adopted through a resolution to update the City’s Master Fee Schedule. Review of Comparison Cities In conversations with staff from the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon, all three spoke positively about their programs. Though each City structures and runs its program slightly differently, common elements include the collection of an In-Lieu fee for public art based on a percentage of construction valuation; the option to provide on-site public art, subject to specified criteria, to meet the program's requirements; and exemptions for certain types of projects. City Dublin Livermore San Ramon Fee Equivalent • 0.5% of the construction value for non- residential buildings over 50,000 sq feet and residential of more than 20 units • 0.45% for non- residential buildings less than 50,000 sq feet. • Not less than the program allocation amount for the acquisition and installation of public art in the private development project. The amount is determined by the Building Official. • 1% of the construction valuation, as determined by the Building Official, for new residential and commercial development • 0.5% of the construction valuation, as determined by the Building Official for new residential and commercial development additions/alterations to existing residential and commercial development. Page 347 of 674