G27-11 i
• Ordinance No. G27-11
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 3.75 ENTITLED "CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION' AND
REPEALING CHAPTER 3.65 ENTITLED "HEMMENS ADVISORY BOARD"
OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Elgin has previously created a Cultural Arts
Commission pursuant to Chapter 3.75 of the Elgin Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the city council previously created the Hemmens Advisory Board pursuant
to Chapter 3.65 of the Elgin Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the city council has determined that it is reasonable and appropriate to
combine the Cultural Arts Commission and the Hemmens Advisory Board whereby the Cultural
Arts Commission and the Hemmens Advisory Board whereby the Cultural Arts Commission will
assume the responsibilities of the Hemmens Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit, and as a home rule unit, may exercise
any power and perform and function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, through creation, alteration or elimination of the Cultural Arts Commission
• or the Hemmens Advisory Board are matters pertaining to the government and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN. ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 3.75 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
"Cultural Arts Commission" be and is hereby further amended by amending Section 3.75.020
thereof entitled "Membership and Appointment" to read as follows:
"3.75.020: MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT:
The commission shall consist of fourteen (14) members (effective November 1,
2015, ten (10) members), all of whom shall be appointed by the city council. All
members shall be known to have an interest and expertise in the functions of the
commission and who shall be voting members of the commission. One member
shall be a member of the city council who shall be an ex officio voting member of
the commission. One (1) member shall be exempt from residency requirements so
long as they are deemed by the mayor and council of the City of Elgin to have
legitimate and vested interests in the success of the Hemmens Cultural Center and
the City of Elgin"
Section 2. That Chapter 3.75 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
• "Cultural Arts Commission, be and is hereby further amended by amending Section 3.75.030
thereof entitled "Term of Members" to read as follows:
"3.75.030: TERM OF MEMBERS:
• A. Each appointment shall be for a term of three (3) years, provided that
no commission member shall serve for more than two (2) full
consecutive terms.
B. All vacancies occurring in the membership of the commission shall be
filled by appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same
manner as the original appointment. Each member shall hold office as a
member of the commission until a successor has been appointed."
Section 3. That Chapter 3.75 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
"Cultural Arts Commission, be and is hereby further amended by amending Section 3.75.050
thereof entitled "Powers and Duties" to read as follows:
"175.050: POWERS AND DUTIES:
The cultural arts commission shall:
A. Make recommendations to the city council for the provision of an
environment in which the cultural arts will flourish within the corporate
limits of the city.
• B. Foster educational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for all of
the residents of the city by making recommendations to develop a wide
variety of arts and cultural programs.
C. Enhance the economic base in the city by promoting opportunities to
combine arts and economic development.
D. Cooperate and assist the professional city staff with administering all
commission programs and activities.
E. Support and foster strong bonds between and among all arts organizations
in the community and encourage new arts organizations in a manner
which will make the whole considerably stronger than the individual parts,
which shall include working cooperatively with other city boards,
commissions and committees, and other public and private agencies.
F. Apply for grants to support commission programs and administer and
serve as a vehicle for grants under the rules of the Illinois arts council and
other agencies.
G. Coordinate, recommend and advocate to the city council the use of gifts or
bequests so as to improve and meet the needs of Elgin's arts community.
• H. Provide a vehicle for publicizing all arts-related events as well as
community events related to the arts and establish a strong public relations
program for communicating the commission's goals and their impact on
• community's quality of life.
I. Promote the usage of the Hemmens Cultural Center for a variety of
performing and fine arts activities.
J. Solicit community opinion regarding the Hemmens Cultural Center and to
report gathered information to city staff as needed or requested.
K. Recommend and advocate to the city council projects to improve the
Hemmens Cultural Center.
L. Solicit community opinion regarding the arts in Elgin and to report
gathered information to city staff as needed or requested.
M. To prepare and submit reports to the city council concerning its activities
when warranted or requested.
N. To perform such other duties as the city council may designate."
Section 4. That Chapter 3.65 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
"Hemmens Advisory Board" be and is hereby repealed.
• Section 5. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances that conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
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Presented: August 10, 2011
Passed: August 10, 2011
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 s
Recorded: August 10; 2011 uRBSF
Published: August 12, 2011
Attest:
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Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk