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06/27/2016 B. Construction Valuation. For purposes of this Chapter, the construction valuation of a development shall be as determined by the Building Official. Valuation of development projects includes the construction of the building shell. Valuation does not include costs for architecture, design, engineering and required studies, land acquisition, site improvements, parking structures, off-site improvements or tenant improvements. In the event of multi-phased development, valuation is based on the cost of all phases, even though all phases may not be completed at the same time. C. Eligible Public Art Expenditures. 1. Eligible Costs. When calculating the value of art to be placed on a private development site, eligible costs include the purchase price of the art; art consultant fees; costs associated with art commissioned for the specific development site; installation costs, including transportation of the art to the site, pedestals or display costs; wiring, fixtures and other costs directly related to the installation of lighting the art; and identification plaques. 2. Ineliqible Costs. All costs not included in the preceding paragraph are ineligible costs. Such ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, land acquisition, site preparation, travel costs for the artist, architect fees, utility fees associated with the installation or operation of the art, costs associated with dedication ceremonies, publicity, or educational components, operation or maintenance fees and repairs, art assessment and valuation fees, and insurance of the art. D. Alternative to Provision of Publicly Visible Art. Developers may choose to make a contribution to the Art in Public Places Fund in-lieu of placing art on their project site. Developers shall allocate an in-lieu amount equal to one (1) percent of the building valuation. The in-lieu fee is to be used to fund art in public places pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. The in-lieu fee shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. E. Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from the requirements of this Section 45.090: 1. Buildings financed with public funds. 2. Capital improvement projects performed by the City. 3. Public and Quasi-Public uses as defined by Article 2, Section 2.2 of the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance. 4. Child Care Centers, including Family Child Care Homes. 5. Recreational facilities for public use and enjoyment within commercial or industrial developments. 6. Housing for the Elderly, nursing homes, rest homes, residential care facilities and skilled nursing facilities. 7. Schools, public and private. 8. Property eligible for the California Property Tax Welfare Exemption in that is (1) used exclusively for charitable purposes and (2) owned or held in trust Page 9 of 13 ATTY/ORD.429/PUBLIC ART FUND AND PROVISION OF PUBLIC ART BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS ORD.NO.2424 REV:06-17-16 JS MUFF N0.301