Deaccession and Disposal of Artworks
San Diego Municipal Code § 22.5906
in effect§22.5906 Deaccession and Disposal of Artworks
(a) The Cultural Affairs Department shall conduct deaccession and disposal of artworks from the Civic Art Collection following the review and recommendation of the Commission.
(b) When an artwork to be deaccessioned and disposed of through sale has an estimated fair market value of $250,000 or more, the Cultural Affairs Department shall submit a report on its recommendation for the sale to the City Council and City Manager at least thirty calendar days prior to initiating the sale.
(c) When an artwork is deaccessioned and disposed of through sale, the artwork shall be sold through methods administered or approved by the City Purchasing Agent. When an artwork is deaccessioned and disposed of through sale or exchange, the Cultural Affairs Department Director may accept and execute all deeds of conveyance necessary to affect the sale or exchange.
(“Deaccession and Disposal of Artworks” added 10-14-2024 by O-21878 N.S.; effective 11-13-2024.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art02Division59.pdf#page=6Fetched: 10/28/2026