Property owners would pay a new tax of $0.07 per square foot of buildings and other property improvements for 12 years. Revenue would fund arts grants, projects, festivals, and administration.
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Proposal impacts
Impact on Berkeley property owners
Property tax bills would rise by $0.07 per square foot of buildings and other improvements.
Property tax bills today include existing Berkeley charges, with rates the city publishes each year.
Impact on Berkeley adult artists
Berkeley adult artists could apply for project grants backed by 5% of annual tax proceeds. Funded projects would need a public showing.
Berkeley adult artists today can seek competitive city project grants. The latest announced award was $5,000 per artist.
Impact on Berkeley festivalgoers
Berkeley festivalgoers could attend free public events supported by a new 5% share of annual tax proceeds.
Berkeley festivalgoers today can attend festivals supported by the city's existing arts grants.
Impact on Berkeley arts staff
City grant work would add application procedures and reviews for grants paid for by the new arts tax.
City grant work today covers competitive awards for artists, festivals, and nonprofit arts organizations.
