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EDC board members described a local artist, identified as Kyle Bro (a Santa Fe High School alumnus and worker at Wolford Cabinet Making), who offered to donate labor if the EDC would reimburse materials. Staff told the board that earlier cost estimates for painting 12 boxes ran as high as $18,000 when performed under a third-party contract, but the volunteer artist estimated materials for one box would likely be far lower; the board approved a $500 allocation to cover two boxes as a trial. The motion directed staff to package the item for city-council consideration because TxDOT requires a formal agreement for painted boxes and the city is responsible for ongoing maintenance and any future removal costs.

Staff noted TxDOT must approve each painted box and that the city would be responsible for maintenance; typical longevity for such paint treatments was described as five to seven years with options to renew. Board members asked that the artist provide a rendition of the proposed artwork before council consideration; staff said they would also seek TxDOT approval and prepare the contract language for council.

Ending: Board members agreed to start with the two-box trial and, depending on community response and confirmed costs, consider expanding to additional boxes later.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation Regular Meeting March 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The EDC approved up to $500 from its advertising budget to fund materials for a two-box trial painting project on TxDOT-owned electrical boxes; an artist from the community volunteered labor, and board members agreed the city must secure TxDOT approval and accept maintenance responsibilities under the TxDOT agreement.","taxTitle","Santa Fe, Galveston County, Texas","taxId",69481,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070447,"EDC delays award decision on $41,000 BEAR grant application for AMRSI Properties, board asks for artist rendering and process review",1064,920000,1984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050422-5e01ebda646df1b6b1a82ad904f3faa4&start=920&end=1984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050422-5e01ebda646df1b6b1a82ad904f3faa4/thumbnail_920000.jpg","/articles/6070447/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/EDC-delays-award-decision-on-41000-BEAR-grant-application-for-AMRSI-Properties-board-asks-for-artist-rendering-and-process-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070447-1447d695c69db731ffe4b6b3696439a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117615&Signature=jWQV1FM6y7-2T1ugxQnDy9zb8P8im8iM617PSMvqogX-KrHYUjRPU1Irud4-RhvPWUc0MZhIqLR8kkZtwckkr35GbK5UIyLeg0-9aUnnjhZLXX-XjB8VBD69uV6k~DGfPh741LUW1TYx1i6hZrIuNRHN6Fk~BTq7GcPr7QjASQvjDs7v9zUcYl4ytKjK3dcu1JmdRkxlZQKM2bljUpRGpm6ZhedlnJ8p8uSlmjYSxJtyVg7Ow2y3n0wyhg8a~6q1KO9aDkiF8z90g8UftoVzJhydVxJPBWKhA0qDliDiBE6dt2PSFKbighjfiGxDR2YFwf50TA3jsyyRS~FU~N1Xjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation on March 25 deferred action on a BEAR grant application from AMRSI Properties (13031 Highway 6) after board members asked for an artist’s rendering of the proposed $41,000 sign and raised questions about the program’s review process.

Board members said the proposal — described by staff as a multi-tenant electronic marquee and sign for a strip center — had not included an illustration in the packet. Several members said it is reasonable to request a visual so the board can evaluate what the $41,000 would purchase. Staff offered to obtain a picture from the applicant and distribute it to board members before the next meeting.

Beyond the rendering request, discussion turned to the BEAR program’s approval process. The board said the program was initially delegated to a three-person committee to vet applications and make recommendations, with later ratification by the full board; some members said they had assumed committee approval would be only a recommendation. Others said the committee was empowered to approve and that the board should decide whether to change the guidelines. Members agreed the board should revisit the program checklist and approval threshold to avoid confusion in future reviews.

Outcome: The board moved and seconded a motion to postpone the award decision to the special meeting on March 30 (board used phrasing \"30 first\"); staff will request an artist rendering and circulate a supplemental packet to board members ahead of that meeting.

Ending: Members noted that if the combined tax revenue from the tenant businesses meets projections, payback to the city could occur within two years; staff said some tax-revenue details cannot be publicly disclosed but affirmed locally projected returns would exceed the grant amount within two years.","The board discussed a BEAR grant request from AMRSI Properties for a new electronic marquee and agreed to postpone awarding the requested funds so the applicant can provide an artist’s rendering; members also debated whether the three-person BEAR committee should retain approval authority or if the full board should review future applications.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070452,"EDC approves up to $500 to support SBDC AI event at City Hall",162,686000,848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050422-5e01ebda646df1b6b1a82ad904f3faa4&start=686&end=848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050422-5e01ebda646df1b6b1a82ad904f3faa4/thumbnail_686000.jpg","/articles/6070452/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/EDC-approves-up-to-500-to-support-SBDC-AI-event-at-City-Hall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070452-9accd2957cfdaee2fcf2edb3e5702e74/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117615&Signature=gndksApBDJQemWwzPYQe54k1FvvrF1kD55O~cdhWt9~1RMfig61zxFerYwQ22eSwGY-f7qdtinVL8kR~A9wPBfx9QlETqzW~sx7QY9xzFM-IQV8XhXFvPSISRBg090RnLJ~7lvyUtvlKJrAnq4jyCXzafsiGenPKzKd8RZk8yeM7spwT8GLwekUB6Gy2G63mafd1FEmI5htDdBG4l9ySZc78Oy0aIlO6NeZ1gcEdmi0zBSE9sw7VqaIJNevy7ezE9tT-zRb3H-CdH4uNXf0tniW1YgrCtMeJBSHXrycmsxFpIoThf4XKvXl8g-I01YjzFVIAQ~J0BKczTNIrBTofBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation voted on March 25 to allocate up to $500 in EDC funds to support a Small Business Development Center event at City Hall scheduled for April 24.

Board member Pam described last year’s joint SBDC-Chamber event on artificial intelligence and marketing as well attended (about 40 participants) and asked the board to continue support this year; an instructor from the SBDC will provide the session and the Chamber will co-promote. A motion to allot no more than $500 for refreshments, printing and promotion carried on a roll-call vote.

Votes at a glance: the roll call recorded in the meeting transcript lists seven affirmative votes and no negatives; the motion was recorded as passing.

Ending: Board members said the event would be a good opportunity to introduce the incoming EDC director and to raise awareness of the EDC’s services among local businesses.","The Santa Fe EDC agreed to contribute up to $500 toward an April 24 Small Business Development Center event at City Hall, aimed at local businesses and focusing on artificial intelligence and marketing; the motion passed by roll call.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070458,"Santa Fe EDC reports higher sales-tax receipts, hires director and updates Project Warpath timeline",52,201000,253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050422-5e01ebda646df1b6b1a82ad904f3faa4&start=201&end=253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050422-5e01ebda646df1b6b1a82ad904f3faa4/thumbnail_201000.jpg","/articles/6070458/Santa-Fe/Galveston-County/Texas/Santa-Fe-EDC-reports-higher-sales-tax-receipts-hires-director-and-updates-Project-Warpath-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070458-f289d33665187a8acfd3fc62ca844dd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117615&Signature=UPYBoSEiowZDHBVafinIAYvJWgknliFJmZDBqiVdCq3eZOxUQZzwEzmx~2BA39IuuU49jafO~S4CuW2d0XTbygSFlE0~kpopt~2q6vW3vISm~fAxvAfPbY-xA4Qpkm5eS6mmYPg9zWgmoYuDLbrwaU6ZgQWjP1jGmHASMxFliTtNl8HmuxxLspr38R0HXLZ1PRx2DgLbZNPxiYZ2dJ1EAuMoUeIrv74cipxLQMo0j15XgDJwdp4rIe6iCe1WJI7IH4FiNeVFdK~LEFCQHPDa8iOunlmu0mDF~cnj5HImHJM9TD0EtKYBX2zywKU~F1J9bxBy3iIyXLKZ5tX~Ewx8dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation on March 25 reviewed its monthly financials, approved meeting minutes and heard staff updates on infrastructure projects as members discussed next steps for planned construction.

EDC finance presenter Rudy reported that the budget snapshot shows $205,336 in net revenue over expenses through February and an estimated EDC fund balance of $3,987,900. Rudy said year-to-date sales are running about 9.4% above the fiscal-year-25 budget, representing roughly $101,105 of projected added revenue; staff projected current sales-tax receipts for the year to total about $1,175,505, up from the budgeted $1,074,400.

The board also acknowledged that the EDC has hired a new director; Rudy said the new director was hired “yesterday” and is expected to start “on the 30 first.” The board did not provide the new director’s name during the meeting.

On Project Warpath, Rudy told the board staff met with MB Steel and that contractors have completed specifications and will publish the notice to receive bids. He said the contractor expects to construct a 60-foot improvement down Warpath and that, because certain external approvals (TxDOT, drainage district) no longer pose delays for the bidder, the team remains on a timeline to complete the work by the end of the summer.

Votes and routine business: the board approved the minutes of the January special meeting and the March 12 special meeting as presented. The meeting record shows the motion carried.

Ending: Board members asked follow-up questions about contract longevity for previously approved management services and noted staff will check contract sunset clauses and return with specifics at a later date.","At its March 25 meeting the Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation heard a budget update showing year-to-date sales tax receipts above budget, approved routine minutes, confirmed a newly hired director’s start window and received a staff update that Project Warpath construction remains on track for completion by summer.","actionData","errors"]

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