Comprehensive Prospectus for Austin Fire Department + Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Projects ART COMMISSION JULY 20, 2020 Project Background The renovations to the AFD and EMS stations address several objective cluding: •The creation of equitable locker and bathroom facilities. •The addition of a second ambulance and quarters for personnel. •Lead and asbestos abatement. •Replacement of a failing station bay. •Upgrades to meet current ADA and fire code requirements. •Remedy structural issues, electrical, refurbishment, general repairs. AFD8/EMS7 6 artists/teams Budget: $100,000 each EMBEDDED ARTIST & COHORT OPPORTUNITY •AFD Station 2: 506 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78705. •AFD Station 9: 4301 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751. •AFD Station 10: 3009 Windsor Rd, Austin, TX 78703. •AFD Station 12: 2109 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756. •AFD Station 16: 7000 Reese Ln, Austin, TX 78757. •AFD Station 32: 2804 Montebello Rd, Austin, TX 78747 •AFD Training Academy: 4800 Shaw Ln, Austin, TX 78744 Council District: 9 Council District: 9 Council District: 10 Council District: 7 Council District: 7 Council District: 8 Council District: 2 •AFD Station 8 / EMS Station 7: 8989 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758. •AFD Station 23 / EMS Station 13: 1330 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753. •AFD Station 25 / EMS Station 10: 5228 Duval Rd, Austin, TX 78727. •EMS Station 1: 3616 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704. •EMS Station 5: 5710 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Council District: 7 Council District: 4 Council District: 6 Council District: 3 Council District: 7 Anna Bradley, PM Marjorie Flanagan, PM Project Goals AFD/EMS projects is to select an artist who will design artwork that: * integrates with either the site, architecture, exterior of the station; interior or *is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; *is conceptually accessible to station staff and visitors; *is easily maintained and; *contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. EMS1 Selection Processes & Evaluation Criteria Open Call to Artists All artists who live and work in the seven county Austin metropolitan area (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, and Blanco counties). Artists who have a lived experience with a station location are encouraged to apply! Artists must be at least eighteen years of age. artwork is being proposed Artistic merit and technical expertise Ability to engage the community in which the Demonstrated success completing works of art Cultural Equity …
FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Recommendations FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data Total Funds Available Total Applications Total Contracts % of Funded Applicants FY 19 FY 20 $391,000 $200,000 165 123 75% 145 79 54% FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data FY 19 % of LGBT/Disability Communities FY 20 ‐ % of LGBT/Disability Communities 5% 0% 28% 9% 5% 67% 28% 58% None Member of the LGBTQI Community None Member of the LGBTQI Community Member of the Disability Community Member of both communities Member of the Disability Community Member of both communities FY 19 vs FY 20 Contractor Data FY 19 % of Race/Ethnicity Code FY 20 % of Race/Ethnicity Code 16% 13% 16% 1% 1% 16% 5% 1% 10% 0% 1% 23% 31% 10% 1% 6% 19% 30% MM P N H B As Ar 99 W MM P N H B As Ar 99 W Recommended Changes Adopt FY 20 Contract Amendments into the FY 21 CI Guidelines • Allow virtual events (rather than in‐person only) • Waive insurance requirements if event is virtual • No Matching Requirement c i r b u R g n i r o c S e s i v e R FY 20 (30 Points) 5 Points Each Priority 1 Proposed FY 21 (25 Points) 5 Points Each Ensures & Encourages Racial & Social Equity Representational Diversity Sustains Ethnic or Historical Heritage Cultural Integrity Engages Community Community Informed Priority 2 3 Points Each Grows the Cultural Arts Ecology Enhances Accessibility & Inclusion Deepens Lifelong Learning Priority 3 1 Point Each Fosters Collaboration Maintains Affordability Compensates Personnel 3 Points Each Accessibility 1 Point Each First‐Time Applicant Knowledge Sharing Project Partnerships Inspires Cultural and Artistic Innovation Affordability Cultivates Leadership Compensates Personnel Demonstrates Financial Resourcefulness Cultural & Artistic Innovation Offers Internships or Apprenticeships Revise Available Funds ADA Award Accessibility Funding Priority Program FY 20 ‐ $10,000 available, 20 ‐ $500 awards available FY 21 ‐ $8,000 available, 16 ‐ $500 awards available Award 4 contracts/quarter will received an additional $500 for ADA accessibility services
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 Arts Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Advise the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; facilitate communication between arts organizations; and foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. a. Submitted the following recommendation to City Council: i. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191021‐7.a.iii - Recommendation to Support the Purchase of Palm School ii. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191209-6.a.iii.A - Joint Arts Commission and Music Commission Recommendation on the usage of the $12 Million Creative Space Bond iii. ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200624-5.a - Arts Commission Recommendation on Austin Non-profit Arts Organizations’ request for $5M in additional funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations of all sizes to retain jobs and sustain operations and remain open during this pandemic and economic crisis. Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 2 b. c. Approved FY 21 Funding Matrix and Allocations Approved the following Cultural Funding Guidelines: FY 20 Community Initiatives Guidelines i. ii. FY 20 Core Interim Guidelines iii. FY 20 Cultural Heritage Festivals Guidelines d. Approved the following Community Initiatives funding recommendations: i.Q1 (Events beginning October 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019) I. Luis Armando Ordaz $3,500 II. Mercy Emelike $3,500 III. Vortex Repertory Co/ Avante Theatre $3,000 IV. Emmet Hunker $3,500 V. Drew Edwards $3,500 VI. Rehab El Sadek $3,000 VII. Big Medium/ The Projecto $3,500 VIII. Austin Chinese Choir Inc $3,000 IX. Jonathan Villela $3,000 X. Texas Folklife Resources/ Ameyaltonal Austin $3,000 XI. Austin Creative Alliance/ Lane Stanley $3,000 XII. Artly World $3,000 XIII. Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance (TBCA) $3,000 XIV. Austin Action Fest $3,000 XV. Aurelio Planes Rodriguez $3,000 XVI. Austin Creative Alliance/ SAGE Studio $3,000 XVII. Austin Creative Alliance/ Ashe Arts $3,000 XVIII. Carrie Rodriguez $3,000 XIX. Co-Lab Projects/ Rites of Warming: A Song $3,000 XX. Austin Creative Alliance/ Heartland …
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020 – 3-4:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, July 19 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Flores 10-0 b. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 26, 2020. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Mok 10-0 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. COVID-19 update b. Cultural Funding Review Process update 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve all AIPP items (4.a.ii, 4.a.iii, 5.a.ii, and 5.a.iii) except for items 4.a.i. and 5.a.i. on consent. Motioned: Barnes Seconded: Flores Vote: 10-0 i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project Motion to approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project. Motioned: Flores Seconded: Polgar Vote: 10-0 Motion to move 5.a.i to be taken up now Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Flores Vote: 10-0 ii. Approve the comprehensive Prospectus for the 2018 Bond Austin Fire Department – Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Projects iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Anderson Mill Road Regional Mobility AIPP Approved on consent Project Approved on consent iv. Form an Equity Resources Working Group Motion to form an Equity Resources Working Group with Commissioners Keeton, and Van Dyke who will serve as chair. Motioned: Polgar Seconded: Mok Vote: 10-0 v. Approve FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Motion to approve FY 21 Community Initiatives Guidelines Motioned: Mok Seconded: Flores Vote: 9-0-1 Recuse: Van Dyke vi. Discussion and possible action on Arts Commission Annual Internal Review Motion to approve the FY 20 Arts Commission Annual Internal Review with the changes recommended by Flores and Fonte. Motioned: Mok Seconded: Flores Vote: 9-0-1 Recuse: Van Dyke 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and …
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel July 13, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held July 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, July 12th by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 13 Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-8706 or marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 12. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, July 12th) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 2. 3. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Special Called Meeting - Monday, July 13, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Vacant Seat CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action Items i. Recommendations for the AIPP 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Prospectus - Maria Teresa Bonet & Alex Irrera, AIPP staff ii. Final Design Status Update for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Art in Public Places Project by Artist Mary …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a Special Called meeting on Monday, July 13th, 2020 via WebEx. Panel Chair Tammie Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:01PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, and Sarah Carr. Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes was absent. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Marjorie Flanagan, Anna Bradley, Alex Irerra, Maria Teresa Bonet, Art in Public Places. Guests in Attendance: Artists Fidencio Duran and Mary Jane Garza. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, July 6th, 2020 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Lemmo, Panel Member Villanueva seconded. Passed 5-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. ART COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT None None 4. New Business 5. a. Discussion and Action Items None OLD BUSINESS a. Items for Discussion and Possible Action i.Recommendations for the AIPP 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Prospectus --Maria Teresa Bonet and Alex Irrera, AIPP staff Staff presented the Pre-Qualified Artist Pool Goals, Selection Process and possible Jury member spreadsheet. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. ii.Final Design Status Update for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center Art in Public Places Project by Artist Mary Jane Garza --Anna Bradley, AIPP staff & Mary Jane Garza, artist 6. 7. 8. Staff presented the updated design status for artist Mary Jane Garza’s artwork for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. iii.Working Group Updates Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Panel 1. Members Carr and Villanueva. Working group members updated the Panel on AIPP Guidelines edits and requested this item be put to vote at the August AIPP Panel meeting. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS Artwork progress images were shared for the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center AIPP project for Peter Ortiz and Fidencio Duran. Agustina Rodriguez gave a call-in progress update. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS NONE ADJOURNMENT Panel Chair Rubin adjourned the meeting at 7:23PM without objection.
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel July 6, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held July 6, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, July 5th by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 6 Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: Call or email the panel liaison at 512-974-8706 or marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 5. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to marjorie.flanagan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, July 5th) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. 2. 3. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, July 6, 2020; 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Vacant Seat CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Schedule an AIPP Panel and Arts Commission discussion NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project - Clay Odom and Kory Bieg, Artists ii. Approve the comprehensive …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, July 6th,2020 via WebEx. Panel Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva called the Meeting to order at 6:07PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, and Sarah Carr. Chair Tammie Rubin arrived at 6:011PM. Staff in Attendance: Sue Lambe, Marjorie Flanagan, Anna Bradley, Frank Wick, Alex Irerra, Maria Teresa Bonet, Art in Public Places. Cory Hurless, Aviation, Alejandro Wolniewitz, AFD Facilities Planning, Octavio Garza, Public Works Guests in Attendance: Matthew Satter, Drophouse Design; Clay Odom and Kory Bieg, Studio Modo; Dr. Terrance Hines CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Special Called meeting on Monday, June 16th, 2020 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Nolan, Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 5-0-0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. ART COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT None Art Commission Liaison Barnes reported that TEMPO has been approved by the Arts Commission but could change pending Council Approval. Other items have been pushed to next month’s agenda due to time constraints of FY21 Cultural Funding discussions. 4. New Business a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Final Design for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Parking Garage and Administration Building Phase II AIPP Project - Clay Odom and Kory Bieg, Artists Artists Clay Odom and Kory Bieg presented their Final Design for approval. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Villanueva motioned approval, Lemmo seconded. 6-0-0. ii. Approve the comprehensive Prospectus for the 2018 Bond Austin Fire Department – Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Projects -Anna Bradley & Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP staff 6. 7. 8. AIPP Sr. Project Manager Anna Bradley presented the prospectus for the 2018 Bond Austin Fire Department – Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services AIPP Cohort Project for approval. Discussion ensued. Approved with a motion by Panel Member Lemmo and seconded by Panel Member Carr. 6-0-0. iii. Approve the Prospectus for the AIPP 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool -Maria Teresa Bonet & Alex Irrera, AIPP staff AIPP Project Managers Maria Teresa Bonet and Alex Irrera presented the prospectus for the AIPP 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool for approval. Discussion ensued. The Panel decided to meet virtually on Monday, July 13th, 6-7 PM to review and prioritize the possible Jury for the Artist Pool. Approved with a motion by Panel Member …
Special Meeting of the Arts Commission June 26, 2020 –1-2:30pm Arts Commission to be held June 26, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Thursday, June 25 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 26 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, June 25. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Thursday, June 25) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2020 – 1-2:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke, Celina Zisman AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The speakers signed up prior to noon on Thursday, June 25 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding only items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. FY21 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Discussion and possible action on the FY 21 Cultural Funding Matrix 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
ARTS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2020 – 1-2:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke, Celina Zisman MINUTES The speakers signed up prior to noon on Thursday, June 25 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding only items posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Cynthia Perez, La Pena Sandra Pomeleo-Fowler, La Pena Bonnie Cullum, VORTEX Repertory Company Acia Gray, Tapestry Dance Company Ethan Azarian Shea Little, Big Medium Paloma Mayorga, PrintAustin Collective Judy Richardson, Leap of Joy 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No action taken 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. FY21 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2020 i. Discussion and possible action on the FY 21 Cultural Funding Matrix Motion to accept the June 17th FY 21 Cultural Funding Matrix recommendation with the addendum of striking Culturally Specific Marketing Supplement and using those funds to fully fund Black contractors at 100% of FY 20 award levels and to limit ALAANA contractor cuts to 12%, and keeping cuts to members of the LGBT and Disability community contractors at 48%, and a 58% cut to all other cultural contractors. Motioned: Flores Seconded: Zisman Vote: 7-1-1-1 For: Flores, Keeton, Barnes, Zisman, Polgar, Garza, Castillo Against: Fonte Abstain: Van Dyke Recused: Mok 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis at the Cultural Arts Division, at 512-974-7854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Arts Commission please contact Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis at 512-974-7854.
PROPOSED FY 21 FUNDING MATRIX JUNE 26, 2020 Action on the FY 21 Funding Matrix is scheduled to take place Friday, June 26 Special Called Meeting at 1pm. Community members may sign up to speak no later than Noon, June 23 by emailing annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov. Commitment to Equity "Acknowledge that the while this is a moment of deep distress, Black and Indigenous people and people of color (BIPOC) are often in distress due to systemic white advantaging and that this fund’s commitment to equity means that it will address this inequity." - Justin Laing, Hillombo Consulting, "Four Criteria for More Justice in COVID-19 Response Funds", March 21, 2020 http://hillombo.net/blog/4-criteria-for-more-justice-in-corona-response-funds/ June 24 Funding Matrix Recommendation Maintain CSMS at current levels Maintain CI at current levels Fund TEMPO @ $100k Keep 2.5% in reserve Tiered cuts rooted in equity $3k minimum award June 17, 2020 FY 21 Funding Matrix Recommendation +/= CSMS Whole 58% general 2.5% in reserve TEMPO @ $100k CI @ $200k 48% to LGBTQ & Disability contractors 30% to ALAANA contractors 10% Black contractors $3k Min award Program FY 20 Approved Awards 2.5% reserve, 58%, 48% L/D, 30% ALAANA, 10% Black contractors Scenario using FY 20 Matrix Recommended SCENARIO Culturally Specific Marketing Supplement Organizational Support Project Support I Project Support II Project Support III Cultural Heritage Festivals Community Initiatives Adjustments TEMPO Faces of Austin Cultural Arts Contracts Subtotal Expenses that cannot be changed Zach Scott Maintenance Marketing PARD Program Administration Tourism and Promotion Cultural Arts Contracts Grand Total Estimated Allocation Amount Allocation Difference $3,730,426 $3,808,530 $1,792,376 $1,616,995 $376,541 $501,380 $200,000 $40,000 $20,000 $8,000 $12,094,248 $60,000 $40,000 $50,000 $522,499 $20,000 $12,786,747 $6,251,742 ($6,535,005) $1,665,173 $1,895,222 $1,015,606 $880,998 $367,791 $360,494 $200,000 $81,152 $100,000 $8,000 $6,561,696 $60,000 $20,000 $50,000 $522,499 $10,000 $7,234,262 $7,234,262 $0 AC Requests from June 24th Why can’t we touch TEMPO funding? Why can’t we use the funds labeled "Expenses that cannot be changed" What does fully funding all ALAANA Contractors look like? C IT Y O F A US T IN C ULT URA L A RT S Cultivate Leadership Ensure and Encourage Equity Foster Collaboration Inspire Evolution Previous years TEMPO BUDGETS 2015 - $200,000 2016 – $200,000 2017 - $110,000 2108 - $250,000 (TEMPO2D; TEMPO Refresh) 2019 - $150,000 (TEMPO2D; > TEMPO 3D) 2020 - $20,000 (Hiatus year) C IT Y O F A US T IN C ULT URA L A RT S FY 20 Allocation FY …
Special Meeting of the Arts Commission June 24, 2020 –1-2:30pm Arts Commission to be held June 24, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, June 23 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 24 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, June 23. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Tuesday, June 23) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 – 1-2:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke, Celina Zisman AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The speakers signed up prior to noon on Tuesday, June 23 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding only items posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on June 17, 2020 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. FY21 Cultural Funding update, Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Discussion of FY 21 Cultural Funding Matrix 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City …
Special Meeting of the Arts Commission June 24, 2020 –1-2:30pm Arts Commission to be held June 24, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday, June 23 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 24 Arts Commission Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7854 or Annemarie.Mckaskle@AustinTexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, June 23. Residents must include the following information in the email request o Resident speaker name o agenda item number(s) the resident wishes to address o whether the resident is for/against/neutral the item(s) o telephone number or email address of the resident speaker Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Resident speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Resident speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to LIAISON EMAIL by Noon the day before (Tuesday, June 23) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live ARTS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020 – 1-2:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Rick Van Dyke, Celina Zisman AGENDA ADDENDUM 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Advocacy Letter to Council The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis at the Cultural Arts Division, at 512-974-7854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
Slide 1 PROPOSED FY 21 FUNDING MATRIX JUNE 24, 2020 For discussion only. A special called meeting on June 24, 1‐2:30pm has been scheduled for anyone wishing to share their thoughts. Community members may sign up to speak no later than Noon, June 23 by emailing annemarie.mckaskle@austintexas.gov. Action is scheduled to take place at the June 26 Special Called Meeting at 1pm. 6 meetings from May 14 through last Friday, June 12. We looked at over 100 scenarios as information kept changing and trying to think of as many possibilities from as many angles as possible. I ask that you hold your comments until the end. Slide 2 Welcome Funding Matrix Guiding Principles FY 20 vs FY 21 Other Scenarios Proposed Funding Matrix C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S The Funding Matrix Working Group was chaired by Commissioner Flores, and comprised of Commissioners Garza, Polgar, and Zisman, and of Tammie Rubin from the Art In Public Places Panel. Slide 3 10 applications less than last year: 7 less in Core 3 less in CHFP Applications Received 370 Core 22 CHFP $13,052,347 Total Requested C I T Y O F A U S T I N C U L T U R A L A R T S Slide 4 These totals are the TOTAL HOT allocation, not just the amount awarded through Core and Cultural Heritage Festivals. Slide 5 • • • • • • WG Considerations Equity Lens FY 20 – 29% ALAANA received 25% of HOT funds COVID > impact on ALAANA communities over all Available Funds Total available down 45% Initial estimate lowered $400K between May and June To use or not use 10% Reserve Which programs to reduce/eliminate Impact on FY 22 available funds Impact on Large Orgs Vs Smaller Orgs Number of potential jobs lost Access other resources Equity lens • • FY 20 ‐ 29% ALAANA Contractors; received 25% of HOT Fund Impact of COVID‐19 has had a greater impact on ALAANA community Available funds Funding programs we can and cannot add or eliminate Reduction in available funds estimate To maintain 10% reserve or use it all Potential relief funds available Slide 6 Commitment to Equity "Acknowledge that the while this is a moment of deep distress, Black and Indigenous people and people of color (BIPOC) …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Date: Subject: 6-17-2020 Arts Commission Recommendation on Austin Non-profit Arts Organizations’ request for $5M in additional funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations of all sizes to retain jobs and sustain operations and remain open during this pandemic and economic crisis. Seconded By: Commissioner Bears Rebecca Fonte Motion By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Request that City Council approve an emergency appropriation of $5 Million additional funds for Austin non-profit arts organizations for job retention and sustaining operations during the pandemic. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission, in support of the Arts community, recommends that Austin City Council designate $5 Million in emergency funding to Austin non-profit Arts organizations for their use in retaining jobs and to assist them in sustaining their operations in this time of economic crisis during the COVID 19 pandemic. The attached letter, supported by more than 250 arts organizations and their staff, cites the dire need non-profit arts organizations have for this funding. Acknowledging the support the creative sector has already received from the City of Austin, this funding would be in addition to the $5M CARES Act funding for the Creative Sector already approved by Council on 5/28/20 which is specific to individual artists, musicians and creatives. Without this dedicated funding, Austin risks dramatic losses to one of its most valuable assets, the broad and diverse creative arts sector. Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an unforeseen and unparalleled economic crisis in our community, our state, our country, and the world. Its tolls have been not only on human life, but also on the economic life of our businesses and organizations. Austin arts organizations, already reeling from displacement due to the rapid growth and development of our city, are now faced with unprecedented financial challenges brought on by the necessary but drastic responses at stemming the spread of the pandemic, including closures, stay at home orders and social distancing. Arts organizations of all sizes have lost their traditional revenue streams and are bearing huge losses and are struggling to survive. Historically underserved (ALAANA/BIPOC) and other marginalized organizations and communities (LGBTQ and Disability) are especially hard hit. In addition, the pandemic has dealt a blow to an important source of funding for the Arts. The HOT Funds, which are a dedicated source of funding for the Arts, has seen a 45% reduction and non-profit arts organizations funded through the COA Cultural Arts …
We respectfully request that the Arts Commission endorse the letter below, and recommend that City Council immediately designate $5 million in funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations to retain jobs and sustain operations during this pandemic and economic crisis. June 12, 2020 Dear Arts Commissioners, Thank you, The Undersigned Organizations Dear Mayor and Council Members, Thank you for your diligent and tireless work to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and for your leadership in the economic recovery of our city: from the assistance from the Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program and the Austin Music Disaster Relief Fund, to the crucial actions being taken to address police brutality and the systemic racism facing Black and other non-white Austinites. We write today to also bring to your attention to Austin’s non-profit cultural arts organizations and our thousands of employees. Our organizations are impacted by the local state of disaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are in desperate need of economic relief. Our organizations already operate with limited budgets and many with salaries below the median income level. We request that the Austin City Council immediately designate $5 million in funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations to retain jobs and sustain operations during this pandemic and economic crisis. These funds will accomplish two major goals: Protect and Promote Austin’s Economic Recovery 11,700 middle to low income jobs, $1.1 billion in economic activity, and $7.8 million in direct municipal tax revenues are generated by non-profit arts and cultural organizations. At least 177 cultural non-profit organizations neither have a physical venue, nor are a part of the Music sector, and are therefore not addressed by other COVID recovery grants. These organizations employ thousands of artists and administrators, and cannot survive without assistance. 1.78% of Austin’s economy is fueled by the creative sector, second in the United States only to the Bay Area. The World Bank and UNESCO have reported that investing in cultural recovery speeds both health and economic recovery outcomes. Protect Austin’s Endangered Cultural Landscape Austin is able to draw and retain both businesses and residents due to our unique cultural identity. But massive cuts in funding, rampant gentrification/increased costs of living, • • • • • • • and now – the overwhelming effects of the COVID19 pandemic threaten to destroy that identity. By bringing together people across economic and social divides, arts are essential to the health …
ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200624-5.a Date: Subject: 6-24-2020 Arts Commission Recommendation on Austin Non-profit Arts Organizations’ request for $5M in additional funding specifically for non-profit arts organizations of all sizes to retain jobs and sustain operations and remain open during this pandemic and economic crisis. Seconded By: Commissioner Bears Rebecca Fonte Motion By: Commissioner Lulu Flores Recommendation Request that City Council approve an emergency appropriation of $5 Million additional funds for Austin non-profit arts organizations for job retention and sustaining operations during the pandemic to be allocated to, and distributed by, the COA Cultural Arts Division under the guiding principal of working toward equity. Description of Recommendation to Council The Arts Commission, in support of the Arts community, recommends that Austin City Council designate $5 Million in emergency funding to Austin non-profit Arts organizations for their use in retaining jobs, and to assist them in sustaining their operations in this time of economic crisis during the COVID 19 pandemic. Acknowledging the support the creative sector has already received from the City of Austin, this funding would be in addition to the $5M CARES Act funding for the Creative Sector already approved by Council on 5/28/20 which is specific to individual artists, musicians and creatives. Without this dedicated funding, Austin risks dramatic losses to one of its most valuable assets, the broad and diverse creative arts sector. The $5 Million in emergency funds would be allocated to COA Cultural Arts Division for process and distribution. The guidelines would incorporate an equity-driven process as outlined by the City of Austin Equity Office ensuring that historically underserved (ALAANA/BIPOC) and marginalized (LGBTQIA/Disability) non-profit arts organizations are equitably served. Guidelines for eligibility and distribution would be developed by the Cultural Arts Division staff with the advice of the Arts Commission. Rationale: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated an unforeseen and unparalleled economic crisis in our community, our state, our country, and the world. Its tolls have been not only on human life, but also on the economic life of our businesses and organizations. Austin arts organizations, already reeling from displacement due to the rapid growth and development of our city, are now faced with unprecedented financial challenges brought on by the necessary but drastic responses at stemming the spread of the pandemic, including closures, stay at home orders and social distancing. Arts organizations of all sizes have lost their traditional revenue streams and are bearing huge losses …
