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Main Street Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

San Marcos, TX · October 16, 2024

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City of San Marcos Regular Meeting Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30pm Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above. Attend Online via Virtual Zoom Meeting: Webinar ID: 816 1358 8384 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81613588384 I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00PM the day of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. PRESENTATIONS 1. Receive presentation from Green Alleys Initiative. MINUTES 2. Consider approval of the September 18, 2024, meeting minutes. ACTION ITEMS 3. Downtown FY 2025 Work Plan – Discuss and consider approval of the Downtown Work Plan for FY 2025. REPORTS 4. Main Street Program Report 5. Financial Report 6. Downtown Association Report 7. Economic Development Report 8. Parking Advisory Board Report – Update from Parking Manager and Parking Advisory Board Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Update on future San Antonio Street intersection improvements. lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov. For more information on the Main Street Advisory Board, please contact Josie Falletta at jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov. 1 City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, September 18 at 5:30pm Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Large Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, TX 78666 The presiding officer for this meeting will be present at the meeting location described above. Attend Online via Virtual Zoom Meeting: Webinar ID: 816 1358 8384 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81613588384 I. Call To Order 5:33 PM II. Roll Call Attending: Duane Bradley, Robert Tobias, Atom Von Arndt, Shandee Lynn Adamson, Suhel Esani Absent: Anita Collins, Mark Gleason, Keely Hennig Staff Present: Josie Falletta, Garret Hope, Karla Hernandez III. Citizen Comment Period: No citizens present. Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00PM the day of the meeting. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. MINUTES 1. The August 28, 2024, meeting minutes were approved on Member Tobias motion and seconded by Member Von Arndt, on a (5-0) vote. ACTION ITEMS 2. Consider resolution of support to officially name seven alleys located in the downtown area. Downtown Manager Falletta talked about how each proposed alley name was chosen. Motion to approve resolution to name seven unnamed alleys was made by Member Von Arndt and seconded by Member Tobias. Approved (5-0) DISCUSSION 3. Downtown Work Plan - Downtown Manager Falletta discussed each item on the proposed workplan and how staff will work on each line item. Discussion to approve proposed workplan was pushed to next meeting, board would like to see FY24 workplan before approving FY25 workplan. 4. Update on Traffic Mirror Discussion – Intersections on San Antonio Street are now part of a collaboration with TXST students who were given a grant to work on improvements to make these intersections safe. REPORTS 5. Main Street Program Report – Staff talked about upcoming events in October and December, takeaways from International Downtown Association conference which Josie Falletta attended, and Main Street Incentive Grants for FY 24. 6. Financial Report - Main Street Manager Josie Falletta provided Financial Report, Main Street has expended 87.94% of FY24 Budget. 7. Downtown Association Report – No report was given, Anitta who gives update was not present. 8. Economic Development Report – No Report given. 9. Parking Advisory Board Report – Main Street Manager Falletta presented the Parking Income Statement which was shared at the Parking Advisory Board meeting. 2 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Downtown Workplan FY24 lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public No public or press present. V. Adjournment 7:17 PM on Board Member Von Arndt’s motion and Member Tobias second. Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov. For more information on the Main Street Advisory Board, please contact Josie Falletta at jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov. 3 TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY WORK PLAN FY24 Organization Name: San Marcos Main Street Program Date: 10/10/2024 Town, State: San Marcos, TX Completed by: Josie Falletta, Downtown Manager Vision: San Marcos’ vibrant Downtown is the heart of the city where all community members are welcomed to gather, have fun, live, work, and enjoy the small-town charm in a safe, inclusive, and walkable environment. A beautiful intersection between past, present, and future, Downtown San Marcos is ever-evolving, celebrates diversity, values history, supports local business, demonstrates sustainability, and provides a sense of connectedness to other neighborhoods, the San Marcos River, Texas State University, and beyond. Transformation Strategy #1: Public Spaces & Amenities Transformation Strategy #2: Small Business Support Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 1 Goal 2 Bring local and tourism visitors Accomplish this positive Enhance current businesses Attract new businesses in to downtown, and ensure they experience through better through increased awareness desired business types to have a positive experience at connectivity of pathways and of available resources. occupy vacant commercial any time of day or night. comfortable walking paths spaces. during day and night. Lead: Garret Hope, staff Lead: Josie Falletta, staff Lead: Duane Bradley, board Lead: Josie Falletta, staff Annual Responsibilities San Marcos SaturPLAY: New monthly event to showcase local businesses and events. Sidewalks: Partner with Public Works to incrementally improve downtown sidewalks. Façade Grant: Distribute $30k in Main Street Façade grants. The Scoop Newsletter: A monthly publication released the first week of every month. Social Media: Utilize social media to feature new businesses through New Biz Alerts. Maintain an average above 10% engagement on Facebook and Instagram. Page 1 of 5 11 Transformation Strategy #1: Public Spaces & Amenities Goal 1: Bring local and tourism visitors to downtown, and ensure they Define Success: Show increased number of visitors year over have a positive experience at any time of day or night. year. Use Zartico data for comparison. Partners: Arts Commission, CVB staff, Mural Arts Program, city departments Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Promote full day activities for visitors Lauren Ramirez Garret Hope Ongoing Completed- $500 Ongoing 2. Highlight instagrammable spots. Lauren Ramirez Garret Hope Ongoing Completed- $500 Ongoing 3. Create installations that are attractive to families and Shandee Garret Hope Seasonal Completed- $7200 children Adamson Ongoing 4. Highlight businesses that could be attractive to families Shandee Garret Hope Ongoing Completed- Adamson Ongoing $500 5. Coordinate with other organizations on public space Trey Hatt Josie Falletta May Completed $0 projects which promote cultural and visual arts 6. Collaborate with Arts Commission to expand Trey Hatt Josie Falletta April Completed permanent art installations in downtown $0 7. Create an interim activation plan for vacant city parcels Shandee Josie Falletta August Cancelled for at 128/140/152 S Guadalupe St. Adamson different $0 project. 8. Total $8,700 Page 2 of 5 12 Transformation Strategy #1: Public Spaces & Amenities Goal 2: Accomplish this positive experience through better connectivity of Define Success: Reduction in sidewalk gaps. More accessible pathways and comfortable walking paths during day and night. experience for people of all ages and abilities. Partners: City of Anytown, Planning Department, Zoning Department, property owners Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Collaborate with Public Works to repair and fill in Adam Rossing Josie Falletta June Completed- $0 sidewalk gaps Ongoing 2. Complete a lighting study to determine dark spots in Raymond Josie Falletta August Completed $16,000 downtown Nutall 3. Partner with city Urban Forrester to complete a shade Kelly Eby Josie Falletta April Pushed to FY $0 density study 2025 4. Identify areas of downtown which are lacking equitable Lauren Ramirez Josie Falletta April Pushed to FY shade and identify opportunities to partner with 2025 $0 businesses to address them. 5. Distribute $30k in Main Street Façade grants in FY 24. Duane Bradley Josie Falletta September Completed Encourage businesses to improve or add awnings to $30,000 increase shade and pedestrian experience. 6. 7. 8. 9. Total $46,000 Page 3 of 5 13 Transformation Strategy #2: Small Business Support Goal 1: Enhance current businesses through increased awareness of Define Success: Reduced number of business turnover. available resources. Partners: Economic Development, Greater San Marcos Partnership, Historic Preservation Officer, Neighborhood Enhancement Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Distribute The Scoop newsletter monthly to provide Duane Bradley Garret Hope Ongoing Completed- $0 updates and resources to downtown businesses Ongoing 2. Launch Legacy Business Program in collaboration with Alison Brake Josie Falletta February Completed $200 Economic Development and Planning departments 3. Targeted promotion of Main Street Façade Grant and Robert Tobias Josie Falletta March Completed- other city resources. Personal invitations to eligible Ongoing $0 businesses. 4. Develop a more formalized BRE Program. Use Bludot Christian Smith Josie Falletta May Completed- software more effectively to track business progress. Ongoing $0 5.Host Imagine the Possibilities Tour once per year to Alison Brake Josie Falletta October Completed $1500 highlight historic vacant properties 6. Partner with Neighborhood Enhancement department Greg Carr Josie Falletta July Completed- on vacancy abatement strategies. Assist in Continued in FY $0 implementation of Artistic Board Up Ordinance. 2025 7. Comarket existing small business workshops and Duane Bradley Garret Hope Ongoing Completed- educational opportunities to downtown businesses Ongoing $0 8. $0 Total $1700 Page 4 of 5 14 Transformation Strategy #2: Small Business Support Goal 2: Attract new businesses in desired business types to occupy vacant Define Success: Increased number of new business openings. commercial spaces. Decreased number of vacant spaces. Partners: Greater San Marcos Partnership, Economic Development, Downtown Association Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Recruit and incentivize niche businesses to open a Ashley Josie Falletta Ongoing Completed- $0 storefront in downtown. McCafferty Ongoing 2. Create welcome packet for new businesses. Include Duane Bradley Garret Hope February Started- contacts, resources, promotional opportunities, local Continued in FY $1000 events, etc. 2025 3. Continue generating buzz around new businesses Lauren Ramirez Garret Hope Ongoing Completed- $500 through New Biz Alerts on social media. Ongoing 4. Host a New Business Orientation with all new Christian Smith Josie Falletta Ongoing Completed- businesses. Ongoing $0 5. Work with downtown realtors and property owners to Jennifer Rogers Josie Falletta Ongoing Completed- $0 assist in connecting them with prospective businesses. Ongoing 6. Keep DowntownTX.org listings updated on a quarterly Jennifer Rogers Jeremy Ongoing Completed- basis. Increase to monthly once administrative assistant is Gonzales Ongoing $0 hired. 7. $0 8. $0 Total $1500 Page 5 of 5 15 DRAFT TRANSFORMATION STRATEGY WORK PLAN FY 2025 Organization Name: San Marcos Main Street Program Date: 10/10/2024 Town, State: San Marcos, TX Completed by: Josie Falletta, Downtown Manager Vision: San Marcos’ vibrant Downtown is the heart of the city where all community members are welcomed to gather, have fun, live, work, and enjoy the small-town charm in a safe, inclusive, and walkable environment. A beautiful intersection between past, present, and future, Downtown San Marcos is ever-evolving, celebrates diversity, values history, supports local business, demonstrates sustainability, and provides a sense of connectedness to other neighborhoods, the San Marcos River, Texas State University, and beyond. Transformation Strategy #1: Streetscapes Transformation Strategy #2: Building Form & Infill Development Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 1 Goal 2 Improve downtown Improve downtown lighting to Address vacant storefronts Improve existing buildings streetscapes to create a more create a more welcoming and through multi-pronged through targeted incentives welcoming environment for all safe environment for all initiatives. and programming. visitors, including residents, visitors. tourists, and all ages and abilities. Lead: Lead: Lead: Lead: Annual Responsibilities San Marcos SaturPLAY: New monthly event to showcase local businesses and events. Façade Grant: Distribute $60k in Main Street Façade grants. The Scoop Newsletter: A monthly publication released the first week of every month. Social Media: Utilize social media to feature new businesses through New Biz Alerts. Maintain an average above 10% engagement on Facebook and Instagram. Events: Host events which increase visitor traffic to downtown and its businesses. Page 1 of 5 16 Transformation Strategy #1: Streetscapes Goal 1: Improve downtown streetscapes to create a more welcoming Define Success: environment for all visitors, including residents, tourists, and all ages and abilities. Partners: Horticulture, Texas State University, Public Works, TIRZ 5 Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Create a Downtown amenities, and materials, and Josie Falletta Started recommended plant palette/guide to streamline Up to $110,000 implementation of public and private installations (TIRZ approved) and repairs. 2. Create a dedicated management strategy that Josie Falletta Started incorporates a permanent funding source and/or $75,000 in FY 25 staffing increases to account for maintenance (TIRZ approved) needs. 3. Increase safety at intersections through Stelos Scholars Josie Falletta, 4/11/2025 Started $25,000 Stelos streetscape design, public art, crossing (TXST Collab) Andrea grant improvements, lighting, and traffic control. Villalobos Total Page 2 of 5 17 Transformation Strategy #1: Streetscapes Goal 2: Improve downtown lighting to create a more welcoming and Define Success: safe environment for all visitors. Partners: TIRZ 5, Electric Utilities, Public Works, Engineering/CIP, Planning & Development Services Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Research and provide recommendations for Josie Falletta pedestrian scale lighting that improves sense of place. 2. Research and provide recommendations for Josie Falletta alleyway lighting initiative. 3. Research and provide recommendations for Rebecca Ybarra building roofline lighting expansion and maintenance. Total Page 3 of 5 18 Transformation Strategy #2: Building Form & Infill Development Goal 1: Address vacant storefronts through multi-pronged initiatives. Define Success: Partners: Economic Development, Greater San Marcos Partnership, Code Compliance, TIRZ 5, Texas State University Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Attract a downtown hotel. Josie Falletta, Christian Smith 2. Consider vacancy abatement strategies through ordinance updates such as a vacant building registration or minimum standards of care and vacancy fees. 3. Support rehabilitation of vacant storefronts by creating a grant program to fund renovations which bring vacant properties into compliance with building codes. Total Page 4 of 5 19 Transformation Strategy #2: Building Form & Infill Development Goal 2: Improve existing buildings through targeted incentives and Define Success: programming. Partners: Greater San Marcos Partnership, Economic Development, Downtown Association Volunteer Staff Task Responsible Responsible Due Date Progress Budget 1. Expand Main Street Incentive Grant to increase Josie Falletta, Started $60,000 (TIRZ 5 funding for storefront improvements. Karla matched $30k in Hernandez FY 2025) 2. Research and provide recommendations for Josie Falletta Started incentives which focus on interior improvements. 3. Create a “how-to” guide for starting a business in Downtown and permitting processes. Total Page 5 of 5 20 2024 EVENTS + INITIATIVES EVENTS January 15: MLK Day Events -- POSTPONED February 8: TMSP Regional Design Workshop February 10: Mardi Gras February 29: Love Downtown Awards March 2: Spring River Cleanup April 8: Solar Eclipse April 12: LCRA Steps Forward Day April 18: Fashion Merchandising Volunteer Day April 19: PIKE and FIJI Volunteer Day April 26: SMCISD Bus Drivers Community Service Day May 10, 17, 24 & 31: Music on the Square May 15: Gary Job Corps Volunteer Project June 15: Bubble Fest June 21: Make Music Day August 30: Back the Bobcats September 14: Hispanic Heritage Exhibition Walk September 16: Presidential Debate September 28: Mermaid Fest - Moved to May 2025 October 11: Movies on the Square - Hocus Pocus (Original) October 12: Family Weekend October 19: El Camino Real Day October 25: Downtown Revitalization Tour November 9: Veteran’s Day Parade November TBD: Holiday Lighting Ceremony November 16: TXST Homecoming December 7: Merry on the Squarey December 14: Hometown Holidays (Sights & Sounds) Weekly: Farmer's Market Monthly: San Marcos SaturPLAY, Art Squared, 1893 Flea, Vanilla Bean Market, Classic Rides on El Camino Real INITIATIVES S Guadalupe St Parcels - activation plan Crosswalk Restriping Project - TIRZ#5 funded Mobility Hub Activation Plan - seasonal installations Work Plan Implementation - task list under development Kissing Alley CIP Outreach - late March Sidewalk Medallions - Scheduling Install Kissing Alley Improvements CIP - coordination with businesses Guadalupe + Hopkins Intersection Improvements CIP - coordination with businesses Downtown Landscaping Project - CMO Initiative 4 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION TOUR Main Street will host the Downtown Revitalization tour on October 25. Members of the community are invited to take a tour of current vacant buildings in Downtown San Marcos to imagine the future of these buildings. 102 N LBJ DR. 211 E HUTCHINSON ST. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 10 AM - 1 PM 5 MOVIES ON THE SQUARE: SPOOKY EDITION Please join us on Friday, October 11, for a free movie on the courthouse lawn. Free popcorn will be served as well, and guests are encouraged to pick up dinner from a local restaurant. LEGACY BUSINESS PROGRAM The Legacy Business Program, which launched in June 2024, will recognize the first cohort of businesses in November 2024. An invite to the proclamation will be sent out in the upcoming weeks. sanmarcostx.gov/legacybusiness 6 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL COUNT One recent staff project included researching residential units and bedrooms within the downtown district for an updated count of downtown residents. Karla recently completed this project, and the updated count is ~950 residents living within the Main Street district. FIFTEEN SECOND FEATURE (BY THE NUMBERS) INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK: Reach: 13,048 Reach: 1982 Interactions: 1,152 Interactions: 155 Plays: 19,320 Plays:6,294 Time Played: 27:50 Time Played: 11:15 Total Shares: 178 In Queue Axis Fat Shack Calaboose African American History Museum The Taproom & The Porch LBJ Museum Alchemy Records Douglas Smith Soap Company Lavender Space, INC SHINKO88 Sea Barra Splash Coworking Sean Patricks The Native Blends 7 TXST FAMILY WEEKEND SCAVENGER HUNT Free event Coupons avaialble 21 participating businesses Two ways for participants to win: Redeem points for exclusive Downtown SMTX Swag Drawing (based on check ins) for basket of local downtown swag and gift cards DEALS AND DISCOUNTS PASS Across across entire city, not only Downtown 39 businesses signed up // 22 Downtown Free sign up, free coupons Approx. 500 signups (passes) 8 HIGHLIGHTS AUG 2024 ANALYTICS Facebook Followers: 13,139 (+0.8%) Reach: 23,390 Engagement: 417 Engagement Rate: 1.74% Instagram Followers: 8,933 (+2.4%) Reach: 21,839 Engagement: 2428 Engagement Rate: 11.12% 9 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS REPORT NEW & UPCOMING BUSINESS ACTIVITY Sundance Print Center 303 N Edward Gary St Now Open! Mile High Mo’s 101 E MLK Dr Now Open! Freaky Findz 218 N LBJ Dr Now Open! Kikko Ramen & Poke 407 N Guadalupe St Now Open! Shinko 88 210 N Edward Gary St, Unit 112 Now Open! San Market 114 E San Antonio St Now Open! Sea Barra 420 University Dr Permits Approved Eden Bar 206 W San Antonio St Permits Approved Logie’s Restaurant 150 S LBJ Dr Permits Approved Tower Loan 208 W San Antonio St Permits Approved Archie’s Coffee Lounge 301 N LBJ Dr Permits Approved Ford Jackman 1F 215 E Hutchison St Permits Approved Shell Permit Building Shell, Business TBD 125 and 133 S LBJ Dr Approved Urban Bird Hot Chicken 205 W Hopkins St Planning Stage 10 MAIN STREET FINANCIAL REPORT - 10/10/2024 FY 24 Operating Budget: Org Object Description Budget Actual Enc/Reqs Available Budget Percent Used 12024225 52095 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 1,500.00 1,608.68 0.00 (108.68) 107.25% 12024225 52105 COMMUNICATIONS/TELEPHONE 2,627.76 2,210.18 0.00 417.58 84.11% 12024225 52230 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 57,000.00 28,027.63 0.00 28,972.37 49.17% 12024225 52360 BUILDING RENTAL 15,600.00 19,190.00 0.00 (3,590.00) 123.01% 12024225 52395 SOFTWARE LIC & MAINTENANCE 540.04 0.00 0.00 540.04 0.00% 12024225 52397 SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) 2,882.00 0.00 990.14 1,891.86 34.36% 12024225 53070 SUPPLIES-OFFICE 15,000.00 17,661.37 0.00 (2,661.37) 117.74% 12024225 53105 POSTAGE 400.00 0.00 0.00 400.00 0.00% 12024225 53110 ADVERTISING/BRANDING 27,000.00 26,000.00 3,500.00 (2,500.00) 109.26% 12024225 53145 REPAIRS-VEHICLES 517.50 963.72 0.00 (446.22) 186.23% 12024225 54001 P-CARD MUST CODE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 12024225 54050 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 3,740.00 3,533.57 0.00 206.43 94.48% 12024225 54075 MAIN ST-INCENTIVE PROGRAM 30,000.00 17,318.67 181.02 12,500.31 58.33% 12024225 54180 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 15,000.00 8,628.24 303.51 6,068.25 59.55% 12024225 54185 MEALS 1,000.00 1,021.38 0.00 (21.38) 102.14% 12024225 54190 TRAVEL 900.00 381.21 0.00 518.79 42.36% 12024225 54245 SPECIAL EVENTS/PROJECTS 34,500.00 34,001.96 0.00 498.04 98.56% 12024225 60110 OPERATING BUDGET REQUESTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% TOTALS 208,207.30 160,546.61 4,974.67 42,686.02 79.50% 21 MAIN STREET FINANCIAL REPORT - 10/10/24 FY 25 Operating Budget: Org Object Description Budget Actual Enc/Reqs Available Budget Percent Used 12024225 52095 PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00% 12024225 52105 COMMUNICATIONS/TELEPHONE 2,111.88 0.00 0.00 2,111.88 0.00% 12024225 52111 VEHICLE/EQUIP LEASE PYMNTS 15,678.00 0.00 15,678.00 0.00 100.00% 12024225 52230 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,000.00 526.90 0.00 4,473.10 10.54% 12024225 52360 BUILDING RENTAL 19,560.00 0.00 0.00 19,560.00 0.00% 12024225 52395 SOFTWARE LIC & MAINTENANCE 540.04 0.00 0.00 540.04 0.00% 12024225 52397 SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) 1,800.00 0.00 0.00 1,800.00 0.00% 12024225 53045 SUPPLIES-OTHER 12,500.00 0.00 0.00 12,500.00 0.00% 12024225 53070 SUPPLIES-OFFICE 2,500.00 677.91 0.00 1,822.09 27.12% 12024225 53105 POSTAGE 300.00 0.00 0.00 300.00 0.00% 12024225 53110 ADVERTISING/BRANDING 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00% 12024225 53145 REPAIRS-VEHICLES 520.00 0.00 0.00 520.00 0.00% 12024225 54001 P-CARD MUST CODE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 12024225 54050 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 4,043.38 89.99 0.00 3,953.39 2.23% 12024225 54075 MAIN ST-INCENTIVE PROGRAM 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 0.00% 12024225 54180 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00% 12024225 54185 MEALS 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00% 12024225 54190 TRAVEL 600.00 0.00 0.00 600.00 0.00% 12024225 54245 SPECIAL EVENTS/PROJECTS 54,500.00 3,712.80 852.40 49,934.80 8.38% 12024225 60110 OPERATING BUDGET REQUESTS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% TOTALS 197,153.30 5,007.60 16,530.40 175,615.30 10.92% 22 Main Street Budget Requests to TIRZ 5 Revised Approved FY 25 Approved FY 25 Budget Request Description FY 24 Budget Request (5/24/2024) (10/7/2024) Notes Service 1: includes weeding, pest control, mulching, and plant New landscaping replacement on CM Allen Pkwy, contract for bed Hutchison, N LBJ, and the Square. maintenance. Will Landscaping Maintenance Service 2: includes mowing and not continue with Contract(s) trimming of weeds $ 75,000.00 $ 56,448.40 $ 75,000.00 existing vendor. Sidewalk Cleaning Contract 220-123 4x/year sidewalk power washing $ 40,320.00 $ 40,320.00 $ 40,320.00 Tree trimming maintenance for trees on Hutchison, the Square, and Tree Trimming CM Allen Pkwy. $ 8,100.00 $ 8,100.00 $ 8,100.00 Contracted quarterly maintenance Silhouette Lighting of silhouette lighting on buildings Maintenance on downtown square $ 19,000.00 $ 19,000.00 On call maintenance of silhouette Silhouette Lighting On-call lighting $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 Maintenance of string lighting $9500 one time fixes wrapped around downtown trees + $4800 quarterly Tree Lighting Maintenance on the square $ 11,000.00 $ 15,000.00 maintenance Two temporary staff to work 40 hours/week each. Responsible for litter cleanup, weeding, maintenance, graffiti removal, etc. staff work on staggered schedules One full-time staff. One Temporary Full-Time to provide 7 day/week maintenance Pay increase of Staff for downtown. $ 95,596.80 $ 47,798.40 $ 49,712.00 $0.50/hr Two months of temp pay during Bob - 2 month buffer hiring process. $ 8,892.00 Phones are used to capture data on work completed and location (GIS) Cell phones data. $ 911.76 $ 911.76 $ 1,058.00 Increased fee. Uniform stipend for temporary Uniforms personnel. $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00 23 Contract to provide on-call, as- needed services for emergency repair work. Includes: damage to brick planters, lamp posts, benches, On-call contract for trash receptacles. For hard scape emergency repairs emergency repairs in ROW only. $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Additional funding to match existing Main Street façade grants. Would increase maximum grant Main Street Façade Grant reimbursement amount from Funding $2,000 to $4,000. $ 30,000.00 New Request $ 320,328.56 $ 243,978.56 $ 307,482.00 Downtown Projects Plants, soil amendments, irrigation CMO Initiative (up to Downtown Planting Project upgrades, and paving of two beds $ 110,000.00 $110,000) TIRZ Board Request: lighting of all Staff to continue Alley Lighting city alleys in Downtown research TIRZ Board Request: extend building silhouette lighting along LBJ and Staff to continue Building Silhouette Lighting Guadalupe from University to MLK research $ 110,000.00 (up to) 24 MAIN STREET ADVISORY BOARD ATTENDANCE 1.18.24 2.21.24 3.20.24 4.17.24 5.22.24 6.26.24 7.17.24 8.21.24 9.18.24 Anita Collins P P P P P P P P A Mark Gleason P P P A A A A P A Keely Hennig P A A P P A A P A Shandee Lynn P E E E P A P A P Meritt Drewery - - - - - - - - - Robert Tobias A P P P P P P P P Duane Bradley P P P A P P P A P Atom Von Arndt - P P P P A P P P Suhel Esani - P P P P P P P P P=Present A=Absent E= Excused 25

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