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HERITAGE GRANT H i sto r i c L a n d m a r k C o m m i s s i o n A u g u s t 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 1 Heritage Grant Program The purpose of the Heritage Grant Program is to promote tourism through the preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, monuments sites or districts. Per Tax Code 351, for historic and preservation projects, the project must be at, or in the immediate vicinity of, convention center facilities or visitor information centers; or located in the areas that would be frequented by tourists and convention delegates. 2 Timeline/Background March 2020 Heritage Grant Launch March– May 2020 Virtual Outreach & Engagement Aug 2020 Review Panels Sept 17, 2020 RCA to Council Oct 2020 Awards Announced Outreach & Engagement Aug 24, 2020 Virtual Information Sessions Heritage Grant Update - Virtual Open Office Hours Historic Landmark and One-On-One Technical Assistance Tourism Commission Newsletters Social Media Campaigns Email Campaigns Radio Promotions 3 Heritage Grant Program Update Initial Applicant Stats 24 Total applications received • $2.6M total requested • 26% (up from 13%) ALANA applicants 18 Nonprofit applicants 6 Commercial applicants 9 Heritage Capital Projects 15 Site-specific Heritage Tourism Projects 4 Heritage Grant Program Scoring Criteria SCORING CRITERIA Max Score Tourism Impact Preservation Impact Project Budget Capacity and Qualifications Project Schedule Equity, Diversity, Inclusion New Applicant Coordination with Essential Partners 30 30 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 Recommended Applications for Council Consideration: Capital Projects APPLICANT DISTRICT PROPOSAL Austin Theatre Alliance (Paramount) Cisco’s Restaurant Bakery & Bar LLC Hightower Abate Properties, Inc. (First Church of the Nazarene) Humanities Texas Inc (Byrne-Reed House) Huston-Tillotson University (Old Administration Building) Metropolitan AME Church Pease Park Conservancy 9 3 3 9 1 1 9 Exterior North Wall Rehabilitation: Tuck- Pointing & Repair Façade Exterior Restoration: Brick, Stone, Paint & Trim; Signage; Tilework; Windows/Sills Foundation and Structural Repair Repair and Stabilize SE and NE corners of the first floor BRH porch Roof Replacement Restoration of Bell Tower Tudor Cottage Revitalization Project 6 Friends of the Parks of Austin: Mayfield Park 10 Restoration of Historic Masonry Recommended Applications for Council Consideration: Site-Specific Marketing, Educational, Planning Projects APPLICANT DISTRICT PROPOSAL Preservation Plan Austin Saengerrunde Home Company (Scholz Garten) Capitol View Arts Austin Revitalization Authority (Estate of Richard Overton) German Texan Heritage Society Leadership Austin Save Austin’s Cemeteries Shoal Creek Conservancy 1 1 1 9 9 1 9 The Evans Industrial Hall Educational Interpretive Project Richard Overton Museum Development Plan German Free School Sign and Historic Staircase Preservation Plan 73+ Historic Site Walk of the Town Interactive Website, Advertising and Promotions Evergreen Cemetery Virtual Tour and Video Shoal Creek Conservancy Historic Audio Walking Tour 7 Recommended Applications for Council Consideration: Site-Specific Marketing, Educational, Planning Projects APPLICANT DISTRICT PROPOSAL Soul of Latin America International Education Services LLC (Black Austin Historic Tours) Austin Parks Foundation (Tejano Walking Trails) The Contemporary Austin Museum Inc Dedrick-Hamilton House - Black Austin (Historic) Tour Development and Promotions Austin Tejano Trails – Collateral, Trail Guide Translation, and Tour Guide Microphone and Speaker Promoting the Cultural Heritage of Laguna Gloria - Signage and Bilingual Family Visitor Guide 1 3 10 8 Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy Inc Collateral 8 Latest Relief Grant Opportunity: Austin Creative Worker Relief Program The Austin City Council approved Resolution No. 20200604-040 on June 4, 2020 to designate $3.5 million for the Austin Creative Worker Relief Grant. The Austin Creative Worker Relief Grant provides immediate and equitably- focused grants to individual creatives and industry support staff in Austin. Applicants may apply for a $2,000 grant toward rent, bills, groceries, and other eligible COVID-19 related expenses. For purposes of the Austin Creative Worker Relief Grant, “creative worker” is defined as an individual whose current or primary occupation is or has been within culture, arts, heritage, or preservation. Application Closes: August 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Visit atxrecovers.com for more information 9 Thank you M e l i s s a A l v a r a d o , M PA H e r i t a g e To u r i s m M a n a g e r C i t y o f A u s t i n E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t M e l i s s a . A l v a r a d o @ a u s t i n t e x a s . g o v w w w . a u s t i n t e x a s . g o v / h e r i t a g e - t o u r i s m 5 1 2 - 9 7 4 - 7 8 7 0 10