§ 90-141. Purpose.  


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  • Pinellas County ("county") recognizes that arts, cultural, and heritage programs enhance the county's economic development and the quality of life for residents and visitors to the county. Designating and supporting a local arts agency, as defined in F.S. § 265.283, will stimulate governmental and public awareness and appreciation of the importance of cultural development within the county, will encourage and facilitate greater and more efficient use of governmental and private resources to maximize opportunities for the development and support of the arts, encourage and facilitate opportunities for county residents to participate in cultural activities, provide an informational resource for artists, cultural organizations and the public, and promote cultural activities, events or organizations. Further, subject to annual funding, retaining a public art and design program as provided herein will enhance the aesthetic quality of public and private buildings and spaces.

(Ord. No. 11-20, § 1, 6-14-11)