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Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation

Regular Meeting

Terrell, TX · May 13, 2022

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AGENDA Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation 8:00 AM - Friday, May 13, 2022 City Council Chambers, 201 E. Nash Street, Terrell, TX Board Members Tori Lucas, Place 5, President Sarah Kegerreis, Place 2, Vice- President Hillary Heisel, Place 1, Secretary JC Jackson, Place 7, Member Mary Mccoy, Place 3, Member Matt Oakley, Place 6, Member Mayrani Velazquez, Place 4, Member Matt Malone, Ex-Officio Bruce Wood, Ex-Officio City Manager Mike Sims NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the PADIC Board will conduct a meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Terrell City Hall located at 201 East Nash Street. The meeting is open to the public with limited seating in the Council Chambers. Recommendations of the CDC regarding social distancing will be practiced during the course of the public meeting to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Page 1 of 59 4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 4.1. Discuss and Consider approval of minutes from the Park and Downtown 4 - 5 Improvement Corporation Board Meeting on March 25, 2022. Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation - Mar 25 2022 - Minutes - Pdf 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1. Discuss Quality of Life Audit Update. 6 - 45 Quality of Life Presentation 5.2.22 5.2. Discuss and Consider Excel Center Soccer Field Crossing. 46 - 50 PADIC Resolution 2022-1 5.3. Discuss and Consider appointment to Project Review Committee for Complete Streets. 5.4. Discuss and Consider Resolution for Sesquicentennial Murals. 51 - 59 PADIC Resolution 2022-2 updated South Alley Mural Presentation 6. ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: 6.1. Section 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. 7. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. Page 2 of 59 8. ADJOURN. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above NOTICE OF MEETING of the PADIC Board is a true and correct copy of said NOTICE, which has been posted on the front OUTDOOR BULLETIN BOARD CABINET FOR AGENDAS of the Terrell City Hall, Terrell, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the General Public and on the website at cityofterrell.org, and which has been continuously posted for a period of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the date and time said meeting was convened. Posted Friday, May 6, 2022 –5:00 p.m. _______________________________________ Dawn Steil, City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 972-551-6600 for further information. Braille is not available. The PADIC Board Reserves the Right to Adjourn into Executive Session to Seek Legal Counsel on a Matter Which the Canon of Legal Ethics Demands to Preserve the Attorney- Client Privilege Pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code. Page 3 of 59 ITEM 4.1. Draft MINUTES Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation Meeting 8:00 AM - Friday, March 25, 2022 City Council Chambers, 201 E. Nash Street, Terrell, TX The City of Terrell Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation conducted a PADIC Board Meeting on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 8:00 AM in the City Council Chambers, 201 E. Nash Street, Terrell, TX. MEMBERS President Tori Lucas PRESENT: Vice-President Sarah Kegerreis Secretary Hillary Heisel Member Mary Mccoy Member Matt Oakley Mayor Pro-Tem, District 3 Mayrani Velazquez MEMBERS Member JC Jackson ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Mike Sims City Secretary Dawn Steil Ex-Officio Member Matt Malone Director of Municipal Development Charles Fenner Municipal Development Analyst Omayra Mata Director Glenn Caldwell 1 CALL TO ORDER Tori Lucas called the meeting to order. 2 INVOCATION Hillary Heisel gave the invocation. 3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) Discuss and Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation Board Meeting on January 14, 2022. Mary Mccoy moved to approve the Minutes of the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation Board Meeting on January 14, 2022, with Matt Oakley seconding the motion. Carried by the following votes: Ayes: Tori Lucas, Sarah Kegerreis, Hillary Heisel, Mary Mccoy, and Matt Oakley 4 NEW BUSINESS Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation March 25, 2022 Meeting Page Page41ofof59 2 ITEM 4.1. Draft a) Discuss Sesquicentennial Murals and Other Mural Projects. Public Information Officer Alison Walker presented this item to the board for discussion. b) Discuss Work Scope for Complete Streets and Quiet Zones. Nathan Ante representing Kimley Horn presented this item to the board for discussion. c) Discuss Status of Implementing Park Improvement Package. Project Manager Demeter Turner and Director of Public Services Glenn Caldwell presented this item to Council for discussion. 5 ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: Section 551.087 Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations. 6 RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. No action taken. 7 ADJOURN. Tori Lucas, President Attest: Dawn Steil, City Secretary Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation March 25, 2022 Meeting Page Page52ofof59 2 ITEM 5.1. Terrell Quality of Page 6 of 59 Life Presentation 1 ITEM 5.1. Project Overview Purpose: Identify Terrell’s target workforce. Conduct focus groups with the goal of identifying and summarizing major Quality of Life factors and themes important to target workforce. Evaluate the City of Terrell as a place to live and work based on a rubric with 6 key areas: ❖ Job Opportunities ❖ Community / Neighborhood ❖ Shopping, Dining, Entertainment & Nightlife ❖ Walkability ❖ Outdoor Activity ❖ Education Goal: Page 7 of 59 Develop strategies for improvement in order to attract the target workforce to live in the City of Terrell. 2 ITEM 5.1. The Team City of Terrell ❖ Mike Sims - City Manager ❖ Alison Walker - Public Information Officer JBJ Management ❖ Collette McNamee - VP of Client Engagement/Business Development ❖ Ian Dowl - VP of Public Engagement ❖ Brenna Wriston - Account Executive ❖ Samantha Gordon - Public Affairs Specialist ❖ Jonah Murray - Public Affairs Specialist 2M Research ❖ James Murdoch Page 8 of 59 ❖ Ashton Cain 3 ITEM 5.1. Terrell Quality of Life Focus Group Results PREPARED BY ASHTON CAIN, MPH AND JAMES MURDOCH, PHD JANUARY, 2022 Page 9 of 59 4 ITEM 5.1. Focus Group Overview ❖23 individuals participated in focus groups to determine quality of life factors and themes that are important to the target workforce. Questions regarding preferred activities, factors considered when choosing housing, desired qualities of childhood education, and other quality of life factors were asked ❖5 focus groups were held between 11/30/2021 and 12/09/2021 ❖Key areas of concern include: activities of interest, work, family life, education, housing and community, and shopping ❖Response themes for each of these key areas are outlined in this Page 10 of 59 presentation 5 ITEM 5.1. General Deterring Factors ❖ Unclean communities ❖ Un-walkable communities ❖ High commute times ❖ Lack of public infrastructure ❖ Unsafe areas ❖ Areas with few things to do for entertainment ❖ Conflict among neighbors Page 11 of 59 6 ITEM 5.1. Rubric Areas to Score, Scoring Directions, and Examples of Factors to Consider in Scoring Page 12 of 59 7 ITEM 5.1. Rubric Areas to Score: Directions: ❖ Score each of the categories A-F to ❖ Job Opportunities generate points for each category. ❖ Community / Neighborhood The highest score in each category is 16 points with an A. There are a total ❖ Shopping, Dining, of 96 points available. Entertainment & Nightlife ❖ Areas to score are based on findings ❖ Walkability from the young professionals’ ❖ Outdoor Activity quality of life focus groups held between 11/30/2021 and ❖ Education 12/09/2021. Page 13 of 59 A = 16 B = 14 C = 12 D = 10 F=8 8 ITEM 5.1. Results Page 14 of 59 9 ITEM 5.1. Job Opportunities Many of the participants in the Focus Groups stated that a good job opportunity would be a major factor that they would consider for a possible move to a small city in Texas. Scale: Score of A-F A: There is a large variety of stable/well-paying job opportunities within 15 miles of Terrell. B: There is some variety of stable/well-paying job opportunities within 15 miles of Terrell. C: There is some variety of stable/well-paying job opportunities within 25 miles of Terrell. D: There are few stable/well-paying job opportunities within 30 miles of Terrell. F: There are no stable/well-paying job opportunities within 30 miles of Terrell. Page 15 of 59 10 ITEM 5.1. Rubric: Job Factors ❖Younger professionals expressed willingness to move for job opportunities ❖Short commutes to work are highly desirable Page 16 of 59 Image Source: https://www.tourtexas.com/destinations/Terrell 11 ITEM 5.1. Job Opportunities: Indeed Job Searches ❖ This job search shows the number of jobs for three common industries. This example shows that in comparison to a large metropolitan city like Dallas, Terrell lacks the same amount of diverse job opportunities. Page 17 of 59 Terrell Jobs within 25 miles TOTAL = 5,391 Dallas Jobs within 25 miles TOTAL = 120,752 12 ITEM 5.1. Job Opportunities Focus Group Compatibility Analysis ❖ Although Terrell has some quality job opportunities within the city, some Terrell residents stated they travel to other cities for work, which lowered the score. ❖ Focus group participants from outside Terrell often stated a short commute time within their city is of high importance, which lowered those scores. Page 18 of 59 13 ITEM 5.1. Job Opportunities ❖ According to Indeed, there are 5.3 times more full-time job opportunities outside 15 miles of Terrell, and 22.5 times more full-time job opportunities outside 25 miles of Terrell compared to full-time job opportunities in Terrell. ❖ Methods and analyses of these results can be found on the previous slides. Scale: Score of A-F A: There is a large variety of stable/well-paying job opportunities within 15 miles of Terrell. B: There is some variety of stable/well-paying job opportunities within 15 miles of Terrell. C: There is some variety of stable/well-paying job opportunities within 25 miles of Terrell. D: There are few stable/well-paying job opportunities within 30 miles of Terrell. Page 19 of 59 F: There are no stable/well-paying job opportunities within 30 miles of Terrell. 14 ITEM 5.1. Community/Neighborhood Focus Group respondents often mentioned they wanted a community that had neighbors and not just residents. They desire a bond with people who live nearby to have a cohesive, safe, prosperous and happy area. Scale: Score of A-F A: My neighborhood is made up of diverse households that are friendly, lively, and welcoming. B: My neighborhood is made up of some diverse households that are mostly friendly and welcoming. C: My neighborhood has minimal opportunities to socialize. D: My neighborhood is not cohesive and has little to no opportunities to socialize. F: My neighborhood is not friendly, lively, or welcoming. Page 20 of 59 15 ITEM 5.1. Rubric: Housing and Community Factors ❖ Top deciding factors for housing: Price and neighborhood ➢ Want to live in a safe place with other families similar in age ➢ Desire to feel safe allowing children to play outside with friends ➢ Factors of least importance for housing: lot size, age of home ❖ Desire walkable community ➢ Do not want to commute more than 20 minutes to go places ❖ Enjoy having a sense of community and forming relationships with neighbors ❖ Most participants hope that their next move will be more permanent and a place to settle down with their families Page 21 of 59 Image Source: 16 https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes- detail/819-Griffith-Ave_Terrell_TX_75160_M71584- ITEM 5.1. Rubric: Family Life Factors ❖Safety is a main concern ➢Desire for low crime rates ❖Things to do with children Image Source: https://www.terrelltribune.com/ ➢Play sports, go out to eat, go shopping, go to the zoo, etc. ❖Stability ➢Desire for kids to go to the same school throughout childhood ➢Ability for children and families to make and maintain lifelong friendships ❖Job opportunities for teens Page 22 of 59 17 ITEM 5.1. Community/Neighborhood Focus Group Compatibility Analysis ❖ When Terrell residents and participants outside of Texas noted what they like about their communities, many aspects were similar to qualities of Terrell. ➢ These included a family-oriented community, friendly neighbors, safeness, and a smaller community. ❖ Terrell lacked certain qualities that focus group participants such as those from Dallas and Austin prioritized. ➢ These included diversity of the community, proximity of neighborhoods to Page 23 of 59 stores and entertainment, and lower price of homes/property/rent. 18 AARP: Livability Index Social Index Score ITEM 5.1. Page 24 of 59 Source: AARP Livability Index - Location Results 19 ITEM 5.1. Community/Neighborhood ❖ Terrell focus group respondents noted that they are proud of where they live, love their neighborhood, and know the people around them. ❖ According to the AARP Livability Index, Terrell’s social index score is a 0.97 out of 2. ❖ This index score is further explained in the previous slide. Scale: Score of A-F A: My neighborhood is made up of diverse households that are friendly, lively, and welcoming. B: My neighborhood is made up of some diverse households that are mostly friendly and welcoming. C: My neighborhood has minimal opportunities to socialize. Page 25 of 59 D: My neighborhood is not cohesive and has little to no opportunities to socialize. F: My neighborhood is not friendly, lively, or welcoming. 20 ITEM 5.1. Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, & Nightlife Young professionals overwhelmingly preferred to be near unique local spots for Shopping, Dining, Entertainment and Nightlife, preferably within walking distance or a short drive from their living space. Many respondents also stated their need to be near necessities such as a Target, grocery stores and restaurants, and clearly did not care to be near a Walmart. Scale: Score of A-F A: There is a large variety of local entertainment options and community events to participate in in Terrell. B: There is some variety of local entertainment options and community events to participate in Terrell. C: There is little variety of local entertainment options and community events to participate within a 5-10 miles of Terrell. D: There are limited entertainment options and community events to participate in within 11-20 miles of Page 26 of 59 Terrell. F: Entertainment options are 20+ miles from Terrell. 21 ITEM 5.1. Rubric: Shopping Factors ❖Variety of places to shop ➢Malls, walkable shopping/food areas ➢One-stop-shops are desired, such as Target Image Source: https://directory.dmagazine.com/attractions/ highland-park-village/ ❖Desire for low commute times ➢Typically do not want to travel more than 10-15 minutes for grocery shopping Page 27 of 59 22 AARP: Livability Index Social Engagement ITEM 5.1. Page 28 of 59 23 ITEM 5.1. Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, & Nightlife Focus Group Compatibility Analysis ❖ Terrell residents cited that there is Film Alley in Terrell and a few restaurants in Terrell that they can enjoy. It was noted that nightlife “is a glaring miss.” ❖ One aspect that contributed to Terrell’s low score in all four groups was distance to grocery stores and other shopping needs. ❖ Since many of the participants were young professionals, the lack of variety in/proximity to nightlife and entertainment activities was also a negative factor. Page 29 of 59 24 ITEM 5.1. Rubric: Nightlife Examples College Station, TX - Century Square ❖ Shopping - Dining - Events at Century Square in College Station | Century Square (century-square.com) Page 30 of 59 Shopping - Dining - Events at Century Square in College Station | Century Square (century-square.com) 25 Century Square Hotel in College Station Texas | Cavalry Court 100 Park Apartments, 170 Century Square Drive, College Station, TX - RENTCafé (rentcafe.com) ITEM 5.1. Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, & Nightlife ❖ According to the AARP livability Index for Social Engagement, there are 0.1 institutions per 10,000 people in Terrell, Texas. This is further explained in the subsequent slide. ❖ Google Maps shows 20 places to eat and 2 theatres. ❖ The City of Terrell website lists 3 shopping centers. Scale: Score of A-F A: There is a large variety of local entertainment options and community events to participate in in Terrell. B: There is some variety of local entertainment options and community events to participate in Terrell. C: There is little variety of local entertainment options and community events to participate within a 5-10 miles of Terrell. D: There are limited entertainment options and community events to participate in within 11-20 miles of Page 31 of 59 Terrell. F: There are limited options in town, most entertainment options are 20+ miles away. 26 ITEM 5.1. Walkability Walkable neighborhoods with good infrastructure, sidewalks and pleasant surroundings were important considerations. Scale: Score of A-F A: In my neighborhood I can walk myself, my kids, and my dogs to leisure destinations and I feel safe the entire time. B: I can find some places nearby that are safe to walk around. C: I run or walk a little around my house or around a comfortable route. D: I only feel safe to walk around my neighborhood in the daytime. F: It is impossible to walk around my neighborhood safely. Page 32 of 59 27 ITEM 5.1. Walkability Focus Group Compatibility Analysis ❖ It was noted that people in some neighborhoods walk their dogs and push strollers around the neighborhoods, but there is a need for more housing in Terrell and more residential options that would enable young, single professionals to feel safe. ❖ A lower crime rate and more safety in Terrell was a positive factor for all these scores. ❖ Dilapidated/lack of infrastructure, and housing being too far away to walk to activities are factors that contributed negatively to Terrell’s walkability score. ❖ Many young professionals place priority on their apartment/housing to be close enough to walk to various activities, shopping centers, etc. ➢ Being farther away can mean less street lighting, less people around, etc., thus Page 33 of 59 making walking around feel less safe at night. 28 ITEM 5.1. Walkability ❖ According to WalkScore.com, Terrell scores a 65 which is “somewhat walkable.” ❖ Accounting to AARP Livability Index, there are 193 crimes per 10,000 in Terrell, which is less than the Median US neighborhood. Scale: Score of A-F A: In my neighborhood I can walk myself, my kids, and my dogs to leisure destinations and I feel safe the entire time. B: I can find some places nearby that are safe to walk around. C: I run or walk a little around my house or around a comfortable route. Page 34 of 59 D: I only feel safe to walk around my neighborhood in the daytime. F: It is impossible to walk around my neighborhood safely. 29 ITEM 5.1. Outdoor Activity The young professional demographic was focused on healthy outdoor activities. They want to be able to hike, bike and run in natural settings. Dog parks and meeting others in social settings while walking their pets is important. Scale: Score of A-F A: Outdoor amenities, parks, lakes and sports facilities are abundant and well-kept. B: There are some well-kept parks and outdoor spaces located in neighborhoods throughout the city. C: There are a few parks and outdoor spaces located throughout the city, some travel required. D: I have to drive 10-20 miles to get to parks or outdoor spaces. F: There are no parks or outdoor spaces within 20 miles of Terrell. Page 35 of 59 30 ITEM 5.1. Rubric: Outdoor Activities Examples ❖Lady Bird Lake ❖White Rock Lake ➢10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and- ➢9.33-mile hike and bike trail Bike Trail which encompasses the entire ➢Wetlands lake ➢Dog park ➢Visitors pass along the water's edge with ➢Picnic areas and pavilions places to relax, eat and play. ➢Kayak concession ➢There are several bathrooms along the path, a dog park and scenic overlooks. Page 36 of 59 31 Lady Bird Lake | Austin | United States | Texas | AFAR Water Activities Resume, Dog Park To Reopen At White Rock Lake After Sewage Scare | KERA News ITEM 5.1. Rubric: Outdoor Activities Examples ❖Parks ➢ Dog parks- “Mutts”, neighborhood dog parks, etc. ➢ Playgrounds- Klyde Warren, Flagpole Hill Park ➢ Main Street Garden Park ❖Sports ➢ Recreational sport areas- Reverchon Park ➢ Intramural ➢ Basketball courts, baseball/soccer/football fields- indoor and outdoor Page 37 of 59 32 ITEM 5.1. Outdoor Activity Focus Group Compatibility Analysis ❖ Terrell residents highlighted the high-quality parks and outdoor spaces in Terrell, which was also a plus for the non-Terrell residents. ❖ Because of the good potential with outdoor activity, increasing walkability may help an overall compatibility score for some respondents. Page 38 of 59 33 ITEM 5.1. Outdoor Activity ❖ There are a few parks that people can go to, but some respondents noted having to go to Dallas for children's sports. There is land, but it was noted that a lot of it is undisturbed. ❖ The City of Terrell has five neighborhood parks: Ben Gill Park, Breezy Hill Park, Stalling Park, Arlie White Park and Kings Creek Park. Scale: Score of A-F A: Outdoor amenities, parks, lakes and sports facilities are abundant and well-kept. B: There are some well-kept parks and outdoor spaces located in neighborhoods throughout the city. C: There are a few parks and outdoor spaces located throughout the city, some travel required. D: I have to drive 10-20 miles to get to parks or outdoor spaces. Page 39 of 59 F: There are no parks or outdoor spaces within 20 miles of Terrell. 34 ITEM 5.1. Education This demographic desires a wide range of post high school education and training opportunities that are easily accessible for themselves as well as their family members. Scale: Score of A-F A: There is a wide variety of high-quality post-secondary schools within 15 miles of Terrell. B: There is some variety of high-quality post-secondary schools within 15 miles of Terrell. C: There is a limited amount of quality post-secondary schools within 25 miles of Terrell. D: There are few quality post-secondary schools within 30 miles of Terrell. F: There are no quality post-secondary schools within 30 miles of Terrell. Page 40 of 59 35 ITEM 5.1. Education Further College Information Breakdown ❖ Private options: Southern Methodist University (39.4 miles); Dallas Baptist (46.7 miles), University of Texas at Dallas (43.9 miles) ❖ Public options: ➢ Dallas County Community College has seven campuses near Metroplex, the closest are Eastfield-Mesquite (25.3 miles) and El Centro College- Dallas (36.3 miles). Limited four-year programs. ➢ Texas A&M Commerce, 47 miles Page 41 of 59 ❖ Most other college options focus mainly on specialty programs or technical degrees. 36 ITEM 5.1. Education Focus Group Compatibility Analysis ❖ While a majority of colleges are outside Terrell, there is a fair variety of college options nearby. ❖ Many Terrell/DFW respondents attended college outside the Dallas area, but then moved back to this area because of job opportunities. ❖ Terrell is not a “college town” with a nightlife scene that may attract young college students, but Terrell’s family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to several higher education options may attract professionals of a variety of ages who have families. Page 42 of 59 ❖ Terrell also lacks ample C.T.E. opportunities for workforce training 37 ITEM 5.1. Education ❖ Trinity Valley Community College, Terrell Campus Image Source: ❖ Southwestern Christian College in Terrell, TX https://livingnewdeal.org/projects/i-m- terrell-school-expansion-fort-worth-tx/ ❖ According to CollegeSimply.com, there are 27 other colleges within 23-47 miles of Terrell, TX. Scale: Score of A-F A: There is a wide variety of high-quality post-secondary schools within 15 miles of Terrell. B: There is some variety of high-quality post-secondary schools within 15 miles of Terrell. C: There is a limited amount of quality post-secondary schools within 25 miles of Terrell. D: There are few quality post-secondary schools within 30 miles of Terrell. Page 43 of 59 F: There are no quality post-secondary schools within 30 miles of Terrell. 38 ITEM 5.1. Final Score Total Points: 72 / 96 = 75% Overall Letter Score: C Job Opportunities Community/Neighborhood Shopping/Dining/ Entertainment/Nightlife Grade: C Grade: B Grade: F Points: 12 / 16 Points: 14 / 16 Points: 8 / 16 Outdoor Activity Walkability Education Page 44 of 59 Grade: B Grade: C Grade: C Points: 14 / 16 Points: 12 / 16 Points: 12 / 16 39 ITEM 5.1. Next Steps ➢ How Do We Implement the ➢ Quality of Life Audit Results? ➢ 3-Year Strategic Plan Update ➢ Comprehensive Plan Amendment ➢ Development Agreement Tracking ➢ Housing Study ➢ Growth Policy Discussion ➢ Update Incentives Policy (PID/TIRZ/380 Agreements) ➢ Terrell Brand Strategies Page 45 of 59 40 ITEM 5.2. PADIC RESOLUTION NO. 2022-1 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PARK AND DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF TYPE B FUNDS FOR PARK AND DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE IN BEN GILL PARK FROM THE EXCEL CENTER TO THE SOCCER COMPLEX; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF TYPE B PARK AND DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION FUNDS TO THE CITY OF TERRELL INTEREST AND SINKING FUND; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the creation of the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation (“PADIC”), a non-profit corporation to act on its behalf by providing capital improvements to the parks and downtown area of the City as authorized under state law; and WHEREAS, the PADIC Board of Directors recommend certain projects be funded with Type B Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation funds; and WHEREAS, City Council passed Resolution No. 1053, “Attachment A”. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS THAT: Section I. The PADIC Board authorizes use of $250,000 of the $400,000 Contingency Fund identified in City Council Resolution No. 1053 for an ExCel Center Bridge Project as shown in “Attachment B”. Section II. The PADIC Board of Directors recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into contracts as necessary to design and construct a bridge over the drainage easement in Ben Gill Park between the TISD ExCel Center and the Soccer Complex. Section III. This Resolution shall be effective immediately after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this ____ day of _____, 2022. Page 46 of 59 ITEM 5.2. PARK AND DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION By:_____________________________________ Tori Lucas, President Attest: __________________________________ Dawn Steil, City Secretary Page 47 of 59 ITEM 5.2. Page 48 of 59 ITEM 5.2. Page 49 of 59 ITEM 5.2. Page 50 of 59 ITEM 5.4. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PARK AND DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH ARTISTS TO EXPAND THE EXISTING HISTORIC MURAL COLLECTION IN THE CITY OF TERRELL, AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City Council authorized the creation of the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation (“PADIC”), a non-profit corporation to act on its behalf by providing capital improvements to the parks and downtown area of the City as authorized under state law; and WHEREAS, the PADIC Board of Directors recommend certain projects be funded with Type B Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation funds; and WHEREAS, In the early 2000s, the Terrell Chamber of Commerce, the Terrell Downtown Association, the City of Terrell and the NorthEast Texas Fine Arts Alliance began to discuss the idea to begin a mural project in Terrell; and WHEREAS, the primary subject matter of the first mural was a Stearman biplane used by British cadets who trained in Terrell during World War II; and WHEREAS, It was painted on large art boards by NETFAA members and dedicated to the people of Terrell in May of 2012; and WHEREAS, Downtown leaders volunteered to continue the coordination of the project which, to date, numbers ten (10) murals funded through a combination of private donations and City of Terrell funds; and WHEREAS, The murals have been created by various artists to celebrate aspects of historic Terrell; and WHEREAS, The Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation supports additional murals and the preservation of existing murals primarily in the Downtown Historic District; and WHEREAS, Terrell ISD desires to partner with the City to consider the addition of murals significant to the district’s history; and WHEREAS, The City of Terrell desires to commemorate the upcoming sesquicentennial in 2023 with a mural at Adelaide and South Alley depicting the deed transaction which was integral to the founding of Terrell; Page 51 of 59 ITEM 5.4. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TERRELL, TEXAS, THAT: That the Board of Directors of the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation hereby approves the mural project referenced in “Exhibit A” and authorizes the transfer of $250,000 from the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation Type B Funds to the City of Terrell Public/Private Partnership Fund for Mural Projects. The PADIC Board of Directors recommend that City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute contracts with various artists to commission new murals and refurbish existing murals consistent with “Exhibit A”. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation, on this 13th day of May, 2022. ____________________________________ TORI LUCAS, President Attest: __________________________________ Dawn Steil, City Secretary Page 52 of 59 ITEM 5.4. Additions/Enhancements to Murals of Terrell Proposed Projects in conjunction with Terrell Sesquicentennial in 2023 • Commission historic murals for Downtown Square/South Alley • Add collection of small British‐themed visual ‘entrances’ to appeal to visitors along South Alley • Refurbish car mural at Rockwall @ Moore • Celebrate African American history related to Terrell • Explore concept of a revolving digital mural of Jamie Foxx • Add protective coating to existing murals to help preserve them Page 53 of 59 ITEM 5.4. Mural of Deed Transaction Between Terrell Pioneers John G. Moore and C.C. Nash • Location: Back of Building at corner of S. Adelaide and S. Alley. • Size: 65 ft. x 17‐20 ft. (Staggered height) • Artist: TBD • Description: Depiction of C. C. Nash giving John G. Moore money from the safe in his store which Moore wrapped around his leg and covered with his sock and boot. He then made the long trip by horseback to Uvalde, Texas to buy the land where Terrell was later founded. • Cost: Bid estimates range from $16,000 ‐ $39,000 (Price inclusive of lodging, materials & lift/scaffolding costs) • Note: In conjunction with historical marker application of same subject. Pending approval, this will be placed in grassy city ROW on corner of S. Adelaide/S. Alley. Page 54 of 59 ITEM 5.4. Mural of Civil Rights Attorney Fred • Location: East facing side of Houston Gray Smith’s building (wall behind Cowboy’s) • Size: 102 ft. x 24 ft. • Tentative Artist: Sedrick Huckaby • Description: Fred Gray, who served on the SWCC board, is a civil rights attorney who represented Rosa Parks during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. • Cost: TBD. Waiting on Huckaby’s proposal. Likely to be six figures when wall maintenance/stabilization is included. • Projected Date: Summer 2023 Page 55 of 59 ITEM 5.4. Refurbishing Car Mural • Location: S. E. corner of Moore and Rockwall • Artist: Sunny Delipsey (original artist) • Description: Col. Green and his 1899 automobile • Estimated cost: $6,400 Page 56 of 59 ITEM 5.4. Succession of Doorways from Notable British • Diagon Works Alley from Harry Potter • Lord of the Rings • Chronicles of Narnia • Alice in Wonderland • Works by Beatrix Potter Page 57 of 59 ITEM 5.4. Sesquicentennial Logo The City is working logo that would be featured on one side of a set of challenge coins commemorating our Sesquicentennial in 2023. The design for the City’s coin features a pair of ‘T’ shaped railroad spikes. The flip side of the coin would have the City logo and the founding date. We plan to find a location in Terrell for a mural where we can display the Sesquicentennial logo design. Page 58 of 59 ITEM 5.4. Potential Locations for Future Murals • TISD campus building • Adelaide and Moore • SwCC campus • South Alley • Building facades located within Downtown Historic District or within or adjacent to City Parks Page 59 of 59

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