Graffiti Management Strategy 2017 - 2022 Here
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Graffiti Management Strategy 2017 - 2022 Here 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3 2. Background ................................................................................................................................................... 3 3. Graffiti Action Plan 2017 – 2022 ................................................................................................................... 3 4. Definition of Terms ....................................................................................................................................... 5 5. The Impact of Current Approaches .............................................................................................................. 6 6. Policy and Plans ............................................................................................................................................ 7 7. Legislation and Enforcement ........................................................................................................................ 9 8. Reactive Removal Methods .......................................................................................................................... 9 9. Proactive Engagement Methods ................................................................................................................ 11 10. Graffiti Prevention and Murals ............................................................................................................... 12 Key Result Area 1 – Engagement ........................................................................................................................ 15 Key Result Area 2 – Prevention .......................................................................................................................... 16 Key Result Area 3 – Enforcement ....................................................................................................................... 18 Key Result Area 4 – Removal .............................................................................................................................. 20 Attachment 1 - Graffiti removal on Wyndham City Assets Process Chart ........................................................... 0 Attachment 2 – Graffiti removal on Private Property Process Chart ................................................................... 1 Attachment 3 – Graffiti removal on Utility Services & Service Authorities Process Chart ................................... 2 Attachment 4 – Graffiti removal on Local Businesses Process Chart ................................................................... 3 Attachment 5 – Graffiti Mural Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 4 1. Introduction The Graffiti Management Strategy 2017 – 2022 provides a clear direction for management of graffiti within Wyndham and replaces the previous strategy. This strategy will focus on specific areas including: Implementing initiatives for graffiti prevention; Conducting an efficient process for the removal and reporting of graffiti; Developing strong stakeholder relationships with community and Police; Implementing effective and realistic procedures and guidelines; and Providing opportunities to engage with the local community including young people, special interest groups, residents and business owners. 2. Background As outlined on the Victorian Community Crime Prevention Website, graffiti is defined as the illegal marking on property without the owner’s consent. Graffiti vandalism not only affects the visual appearance of neighbourhoods and influences perceptions of public safety, it is also costly for communities and property owners to remove and prevent. Research undertaken by the Australian Institute of Criminology indicates that there is public perception that graffiti is unsightly and may represent a threat to quality of life and safety and that the presence of graffiti will result in more serious crimes. Other problems associated with graffiti include antisocial behaviour and loitering. While Council acknowledges that it is not possible to completely eliminate graffiti, we are committed to the continuous reduction of graffiti and its negative impacts on the Municipality. To do this the strategy will focus on Engagement, Prevention, Enforcement and Removal. Street art is a common culture and can be defined as visual art developed in public spaces. The term can include traditional graffiti artwork, sculpture, stencil graffiti, sticker art, street poster art, video projection, and intervention art. 3. Graffiti Action Plan 2017 – 2022 3.1 Strategy Goal The goal of the Graffiti Management Strategy 2017-2022 remains to minimise graffiti and graffiti impacts through engagement, prevention, enforcement and removal as well as develop strong stakeholder relationships to deliver graffiti prevention projects. 3.2 Implementation Period The Graffiti Management Strategy 2017 – 2022 is to be implemented from the 1st July 2017, subject to Council adoption. The completion date of this strategy is 30th June 2022. During this time the strategy will be reviewed annually to determine the effectiveness of the strategy before determining future approaches. Page 3 of 26 3.3 Key Result Areas – Engagement, Prevention, Enforcement and Removal The action plan incorporated in this strategy outlines four key result areas for Wyndham City to focus on over the next five years; incorporating Engagement, Prevention, Enforcement and Removal. The action plan is developed and informed using past experience, achievements and outcomes: Successful outcomes, including: o removal methods and time frames o preventative mural workshops o audits o distribution of graffiti removal kits o Corrections Victoria Agreements; and o implementation of a Graffiti Management Database Areas requiring revisiting and strengthening, including: o updating information and making it easily accessible to the community o building relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders; and o engaging with Utility Services and Local Business on preventative approaches Implementing new initiatives based on data and research, including: o promotion of graffiti projects o implementation of street art and legal ‘hit up walls’ o as available apply for State Government Funding o investigate enforcement options where graffiti management strategy timeframes are not met; and o develop a partnership with special interest groups and the Police 4. Definition of Terms Graffiti - As outlined in the Oxford Dictionary, Graffiti is defined as writing or drawings scribbled or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place. Tagging which can be defined as a stylized signature, often done in a colour that contrasts sharply with its background and can be used in the form of verbal meaning and signing Parks Asset - An item (asset) owned by Wyndham City Council. Parks Assets can include BBQ’s, Parks Furniture, Buildings and Sheds, Bollards, Bins, Signage and Outdoor Equipment. Tagging - Tagging is a style of calligraphy writing that depicts the initials, nickname or made up word to represent the writer. It is comparatively smaller in dimension from other graffiti and if often written multiple times at the same site. Preventative Murals - A painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall which can be used to prevent graffiti within an area. Hot Spot Areas - Hot spot areas are areas in which graffiti is marked on a regular basis. Hot spot areas are generally were entities congregate or are hidden locations including, skate parks, open spaces and parks. Offensive Graffiti - Offensive Graffiti includes racist or political overtones, offensive language, genetalia or discrimination against any person or group. None Offensive Graffiti - Non offensive Graffiti is name tagging and other forms of graffiti that are not mentioned above in ‘offensive graffiti’. Visible Graffiti - Visible Graffiti is graffiti that is visible to the community from highways, main roads, open spaces and reserves. AUSGR - AUSGR is Wyndham City’s on-line Graffiti Management and auditing system. Corrections Victoria - Corrections Victoria consists of supervised people that are required by law to undertake a certain amount of community service. Notice to Comply - Where there is a breach of Local Law 16, clause 72 (68), an authorised officer may serve a Notice to Comply on the person who is in breach of the Local Law and/or carry out works to ensure compliance and in some instances, recover the cost incurred to Council to conduct the rectification works. Street Art - Street art is a common culture and can be defined as visual art developed in public spaces. The term can include traditional graffiti artwork, sculpture, stencil graffiti, sticker art, street poster art, video projection, art intervention art. Page 5 of 26 5. The Impact of Current Approaches Graffiti is currently being managed through four key result areas: Removal of graffiti from Council and private property; Regulation; Support for removal of graffiti on non-Council property; and Prevention programs. Some of the key performance metrics from the Graffiti Management Strategy 2014-2017 have been: Metric Achievement Removal 2,687 Individual graffiti removals have been undertaken. Removal $339,000 Cost of graffiti removal Removal 48,816m2 The area of graffiti