Main Street Advisory Board
Regular MeetingSan Marcos, TX · October 16, 2024
Agenda
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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%
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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
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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%
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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%
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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
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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)
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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
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