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Reinvestment Zone No. 3 - Downtown
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
9:30 AM Council Chambers
Special Meeting
A. Chairman Everett Roy to call the meeting to order.
Chairman Roy called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
B. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call roll of the Corporation Directors.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the Board
was present to conduct the meeting.
Present 10 - Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Rudy
Garza, Chair Everett Roy, Board Member Eric Cantu, Board Member Mark Scott, Board
Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera,
and Board Member Paulette Guajardo
Absent 2 - Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Kaylynn Paxson
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chairman Roy referred to Public Comment. There were no comments from the public.
D. MINUTES:
1. 25-0149 Approval of the November 19, 2024 Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Chairman Roy referred to Item 1.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Board Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
Aye:
10 - Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Rudy
Garza, Chair Everett Roy, Board Member Eric Cantu, Board Member Mark Scott, Board
Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera,
and Board Member Paulette Guajardo
Absent: 2 Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Kaylynn Paxson
Abstained: 0
E. FINANCIAL REPORT:
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2. 25-0179 TIRZ #3 Financial Reports as of December 31, 2025
Chairman Roy referred to Item 2.
Director of Finance and Procurement Sergio Villasana presented information on the
following topics: TIRZ No. 3 financial position for the three months ended December 31,
2024; TIRZ No. 3 commitments as of December 31, 2024; project specific development
commitments as of December 31, 2024; targeted vacant property improvement
commitments as of December 31, 2024; commercial finish out commitments as of
December 31, 2024; downtown living initiative commitments as of December 31, 2024;
streetscape and safety improvement program commitments as of December 31, 2024;
and rooftop activation program commitments as of December 31, 2024.
Board Members, Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert and Director Villasana
discussed the following topics: need to be selective about future projects; a concern
about revenues and how to reduce administrative costs; a request for a detailed
breakdown of administrative expenses; and this TIRZ expires in 2028 so it can be
renewed as soon as desired.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS: (NONE)
G. AGENDA ITEMS:
3. 25-0147 Election of Officers - Vice Chair
Chairman Roy referred to Item 3.
Board Member Barrera nominated Board Member Scott as Vice Chair. Board Member
Guajardo nominated Board Member Vaughn as Vice Chair. Board Member Vaughn was
elected as Vice Chair.
4. 25-0148 Motion approving Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Board Meeting
Calendar
Chairman Roy referred to Item 4.
Director of Economic Development Arturo Marquez presented the Reinvestment Zone #3
Board Meeting Calendar.
There were no questions from the Board Members.
Board Member Guajardo moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member
Campos. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye:
10 - Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Rudy
Garza, Chair Everett Roy, Board Member Eric Cantu, Board Member Mark Scott, Board
Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera,
and Board Member Paulette Guajardo
Absent: 2 - Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Kaylynn Paxson
Abstained: 0
5. 25-0119 Motion to approve a Downtown Development Agreement with Furman Foundry,
LLC for improvements to the property located at 418 Peoples Street, Suite 402,
for a total incentive amount not to exceed $16,428.00, effective upon signature
by the City Manager.
Chairman Roy referred to Item 5.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: project site; current condition (interior);
current condition (exterior); project concept (interior); project concept (exterior); project
concept (floor plan); and recommendation.
Board Member Barrera moved to amend the motion to add Suites 110 and 111,
seconded by Board Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Board Member Guajardo moved to approve the motion as amended, seconded by
Board Member Barrera. This Motion was passed as amended and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
10 - Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Rudy
Garza, Chair Everett Roy, Board Member Eric Cantu, Board Member Mark Scott, Board
Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera,
and Board Member Paulette Guajardo
Absent: 2 - Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Kaylynn Paxson
Abstained: 0
6. 25-0120 Motion to approve a 1st amendment to the TIRZ #3 Downtown Development
Reimbursement Agreement with ZJZ Properties QOF, LLC for the property
located at 715 N Mesquite Street, which amends the agreement to add $11,000
to the original reimbursement amount of $46,489, effective upon signature by the
City Manager or designee.
Chairman Roy referred to Item 6.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: project site; previous condition; current
condition; project concept; and recommendation.
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Board Members and Executive Director Mason discussed the following topics: there will
be 145 parking spaces available; and a concern about the lack of parking enforcement in
the field across from The Gold Fish.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member
Guajardo. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
10 - Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Rudy
Garza, Chair Everett Roy, Board Member Eric Cantu, Board Member Mark Scott, Board
Member Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Gil Hernandez, Board Member Roland Barrera,
and Board Member Paulette Guajardo
Absent: 2 - Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Kaylynn Paxson
Abstained: 0
H. PRESENTATION ITEMS:
7. 25-0121 DMD Updates
Chairman Roy referred to Item 7.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: placemaking-holiday installations recap;
downtown trash receptacles; Agnes/Chaparral conversion; PD HQ lighting assessment;
economic development-Bayside Pilates (new project); Hotel Indigo (new project);
Thunderbird Wine and Spirits (Landlord) (new project); Thirsty (update);
promotions -special events 2024 holiday series recap; and State of Downtown and the
Downtowner Awards presented by AEP Texas.
Board Members and Executive Director Barrera Mason discussed the following topics:
a desire for more trees to be planted downtown; to consider xeriscaping as an option
during the drought; and to explore more grants for the Marina.
8. 25-0122 DMD 2023-2024 Impact Report
Chairman Roy referred to Item 8.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: who we are; district operations; light
maintenance; placemaking; Agnes/South Chaparral conversion project; economic
development; new business openings in FY 24; promotions; First Friday Artwalk;
organizational management; Municipal management district administration and
governance; and downtown partnerships.
There were no questions from the Board Members.
I. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Chairman Roy adjourned the meeting at 10:27 a.m.
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