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City wins $40,000 Texas Historical Commission certification; RFP for downtown survey to be issued
Summary
Staff told the board the city received Texas Historical Commission certification for $40,000 with a $20,000 city match; an RFP will be issued to study downtown and three residential districts and the city will proceed with procurement.
Staff reported that the city received Texas Historical Commission certification for $40,000 with a $20,000 local match and that the award paperwork was executed and returned to THC. Staff said the funds will be used primarily for a downtown survey and that an RFP will be issued shortly to select a consultant or vendor.Three residential districts were included in the application (one noted around Gandy/Crawford and another around Day Street); staff said they will apply again to seek additional funding for other areas that did not make the current award.
What the grant covers and next steps: Staff cautioned that $40,000 with a $20,000 match is limited and may amount to a windshield survey in parts of downtown; an RFP will be issued and the city will proceed with procurement and consultant selection. Staff indicated the award was executed by "Bobby" and returned to the Texas Historical Commission.
Administrative context: Staff also noted recent administrative signage approvals and minor code adjustments made to ensure safety and code compliance on a balcony; these administrative approvals are separate from the THC grant work and relate to recent downtown property work.
