Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board September 2, 2020 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held October 7, 2020 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM held Via Videoconferencing with social distancing modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance October 6, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on October 7, 2020 Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov no later than noon on October 6. Speakers will be required to provide their 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 board 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 15 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 Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 7 de octubre de 1:00 pm a 5:00 pm La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de octubre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 o laura.esparza@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es …
AUDIT REPORT City Cultural Centers Audit OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR – AUGUST 19, 2020 Background Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) George Washington African American Carver Museum, Cultural Cultural and and Genealogy Center Heritage Facility Facility Opened 2013 2007 Facility managed and operated by Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Department Department Department (GWC) 1980 (AACHF) 2013 Economic Development Department Square Feet 16,000 34,000 39,000 4,770 NOTE: THIS AUDIT WAS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL THROUGH COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 20190619-086. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 2 Overall Summary of Findings Ineffective strategic direction and operational inefficiencies threaten the City’s ability to further cultural opportunities. Finding 1 - Strategic Planning Finding 6 - Performance Measurement Finding 2 - Maintenance Finding 7 - Fees Finding 3 - Space Use Finding 8 - IT Access Rights Finding 4 - Accessibility Finding 9 - Staff Training Finding 5 - Program Planning Finding 10 - Peer Cities August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 3 Finding 1 – Strategic Planning The City did not plan for current and future space needs impacting strategic allocation of bond funding and City’s mission to increase cultural opportunities. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 4 Finding 1 – Strategic Planning Facility Bond Task Force Recommendation Allocated Bond Funds Updated Plan at Time of Allocation $5 million $7 million In-process (now completed) $15 million $27 million $7.5 million $7.5 million No funds recommended No funds allocated Does not have Yes No plan Asian American Resource Center ESB Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum African American Cultural and Heritage Facility Recommendation The PARD Director should ensure facilities have updated facility plans. The EDD Director should work to establish a strategic plan for the Heritage Facility. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 5 Finding 2 – Maintenance The City has not timely addressed accessibility and maintenance issues at centers, which could result in injury to patrons and increased maintenance costs in the future. August 2020 OFFICE OF THE CITY AUDITOR 6 Finding 2 - Maintenance Asian American ESB Mexican Resource Center American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum Number of ADA items Estimated cost for ADA items Number of maintenance items 3 1 $3,550 $2,800 $23,100 4 8 13 42 Estimated cost for maintenance items At least $150 At least $380,400* At least $700,866** * Total represents …
