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MOTION TO PASS PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2020-18 ON SECOND AND FINAL READING.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2020-18 IS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “DEPARTMENTS BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS;” SPECIFICALLY CREATING SECTION 32.180 - 32.183; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR COMPOSITION; PROVIDING FOR MEETINGS; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AMENDING CHAPTER 97 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “PARKS AND RECREATION;” ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC ART PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES; CREATING SECTIONS 97.40 - 97.45; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PROJECTS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC ART PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND
1. Pembroke Pines has a robust Cultural Arts Program. The Frank Art Gallery showcases multi-disciplinary inclusive exhibitions and a variety of arts education programs, Studio 18 attracts beginning and emerging artists to become part of an arts community that offers workshops, lectures, cultural programming and exhibitions. The River of Grass Theatre is home to PPTOPA (Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts) who was named “Best Community Theatre in the United States” by Broadway World Magazine. The Recreation and Cultural Arts Department also provides weekly art, music and drama classes. In addition to the cultural facilities, the City also offers events such as the Annual Artfest in the Pines, the Annual Art Competition, Children’s Holiday in the Pines, the Summer Symphony Series and Storywalk in the Pines. Temporarily, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the Cultural Division's yearly programming and events to a virtual platform. Currently being offered are virtual exhibitions, lectures and work...
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