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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for the Economic Development Department with Mexic-Arte Museum to provide services related to Phase 2 development of Cultural District Development activities for the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor, for a total contract amount not to exceed $275,000. Funding: $200,000 is available in the Capital Budget of the Economic Development Department, and $75,000 is available from the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Economic Development Department.
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Economic Development.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $200,000 is available from Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of Economic Development Department and funding in the amount of $75,000 is available from Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Economic Development Department.
Prior Council Action:
August 25, 2011 - Council passed Resolution No. 20110825-067, which established the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor.
December 14, 2023 - Council authorized a contract for Phase 1 outreach services related to establishment of the 5th St. Mexican American Heritage Corridor.
For More Information:
Anthony Segura, Interim Director, Economic Development Department, 512-974-3187; Matthew Schmidt, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager, 512-974-6145.
Additional Backup Information:
This proposed action will authorize funding of a professional services contract with Mexic-Arte Museum to provide services related to the development of a Cultural Tourism Plan and pursuit of State Cultural District designation for the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor. Mexic-Arte Museum has served as a lead convener of history, research, stakeholders, and partners, while continuing to program the corridor for future community led visioning, development, and designation.
The 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor was established by Council on August 25, 2011, with boundaries extending along 5th ...
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