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Economic Development Department Alignment of Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding Programs Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department 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 1 Goals – Prioritizing Racial Equity In Fall 2019, EDD began the process of reimagining the use of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding programs within the Department in partnership with MJR Partners. EDD determined that all HOT funded programs should speak with one voice and have a common foundation around Equity, Access, and Investment, even though each program will have its own unique focus and audience. Our universal goals: ➢ Increase participation of communities of color in Austin’s music industry through education & training. ➢ Provide the activities necessary to promote access to capital and venue ownership and increasing technical organizational leadership. support for 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 2 City of Austin Equity Statement "Racial Equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity." 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 3 Inter-Departmental Process for Systemic Evaluation & Improvements Equity Office Training for prioritizing Racial Equity: ➢ Training opportunities for Arts, Music, and Historic Landmark Commissions to ensure all Commissioners are operating from the same understanding of Racial Equity. Office for Design and Delivery Systemic Review of Internal City Processes: ➢ Contracting ➢ Payments ➢ Insurance ➢ Monitoring 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 4 Strategic Direction 2023 ➢ "EQUITY to advance equitable outcomes, the City of Austin is leading with a lens of racial equity and healing. Race is the primary predictor of outcomes and it is time to recognize, understand, and address racism at its various levels: personal, institutional, structural, and systemic. Equity is the condition when every member of the community has a fair opportunity to live a long, healthy, and meaningful life. Equity embedded into Austin’s values system means changing hearts and minds, transforming local government from the inside out, eradicating disparities, and ensuring all Austin community members share in the benefits of community progress.“ ➢ “Being a sustainable and resilient community requires proactive steps to protect Austin’s quality of life now, and for future generations. A sustainable city finds a balance among three goal areas: (1) prosperity and jobs, (2) conservation and the environment, and (3) community health, equity, and cultural vitality. Resilience is the capacity of individuals, communities, institutions, businesses, and systems to survive, adapt, and grow from difficult times. In Austin, we bounce back stronger.” ➢ https://assets.austintexas.gov/financeonline/downloads/SD23_6_Priority_Outcome s.pdf 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 5 Live Music Fund Working Group & Music Commission Deliverables & Timeline Live Music Fund Working Group Deliverables (QTR 4 2020) ➢ Participation in Racial Equity Training events. ➢ Identify top Racial Equity priorities and goals specific to the ➢ Identify top needs of the Austin music industry to achieve racial Austin music industry. equity priorities and goals. ➢ Provide high level recommendations on the use of the Live Music Fund and other sources of City and non-City funding to preserve and sustain venues into the future. Music Commission Deliverables (QTR 4 2020) ➢ Participation in Racial Equity Training events. ➢ Recommendation to Council in Fall 2020 based on the Live Music Fund Working Group deliverables. ➢ Recommendations to Council for the long-term sustainability of Austin’s music industry. 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 6 Inter-Divisional Timeline Community Engagement (QTR 4 2020) ➢ Solicit and gather feedback from the community on Inter-Divisional process and resulting recommendations. Staff Recommended Guidelines (QTR 4 2020) ➢ EDD presents draft guidelines to Music, Arts, and Historic Landmark Commissions. Applications Launched (QTR 1 2021) ➢ HOT programs launched for Music & Entertainment, Cultural Arts, and Historic Grants. 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 7 CARES Funding – Live Music and Performance Venues 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 8 CARES Funded Total Awards for Live Music & Performance Venues772,728.14$ 401,979.14$ Total Awards for Live Music Production135,757.65$ 75,757.65$ Total Awards for Live Music Studios73,356.70$ 7,039.70$ Total Awards for Entertainment or Nightlife Venues36,543.00$ 1,543.00$ Total Awarded to Music or Music Businesses & Venues981,842.49$ 484,776.49$ Small Business Grants 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 9 AwardBusiness NameBusiness DBAIndustry $ 40,000.00 Cheer Up Charlies LLCCheer Up CharliesLive Performance/Music Venues $ 25,258.24 Donnar Inc.Donn's DepotLive Performance/Music Venues $ 1,543.00 11E5 LLCFair MarketEntertainment or Nightlife Venues $ 40,000.00 Hooms Inc. FriendsLive Performance/Music Venues $ 33,193.00 Hotel Big Chief LLCHotel VegasLive Performance/Music Venues $ 29.94 Kick Butt CoffeeKick Butt Coffee Music & BoozeLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 Tubbs One-2-One LPOne-2-One BarLive Performance/Music Venues $ 11,170.25 Santa Cruz Collective LLCSanta Cruz TheaterLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 El Leons East LLCStay GoldLive Performance/Music Venues $ 2,167.00 13th Floor Management/ Moloko barThe 13th FloorLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 Belmont Interests, LLCThe BelmontLive Performance/Music Venues $ 34,919.86 Continental South Congress CorpThe Continental ClubLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 The Lost Well, LLCThe Lost WellLive Performance/Music Venues $ 15,240.85 BlancoNegro LLCThe North DoorLive Performance/Music Venues $ 40,000.00 The White Horse Honky Tonk LLCThe White HorseLive Performance/Music Venues $ 16,153.38 Boss Radio Music ServicesBoss Radio Music ServicesLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 9,043.58 Event Production Services LLCEPSLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 10,560.69 Moontower Entertainment LLCMoontower EntertainmentLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 40,000.00 Werd Media Labs, LLCThe Werd CompanyLive Performance/Music Venues (Production) $ 3,057.77 Ohm Recording FacilityChico JonesLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 2,046.84 Same Sky Productions, Inc.Same Sky ProductionsLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 1,935.09 King Electric RecordingKing Electric RecordingLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $401,979.14 Total Awards for Live Music & Performance Venues $ 75,757.65 Total Awards for Live Music Production $ 7,039.70 Total Awards for Live Music Studios $ 1,543.00 Total Awards for Entertainment or Nightlife VenuesAustin Economic Injury Bridge Loan 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 10 AwardBusiness NameBusiness DBAIndustry $ 20,400 Halversonics RecordingHalversonics RecordingLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 35,000 Voodoo RoomVoodoo RoomEntertainment or Nightlife Venues $ 30,000 Bliss ProductionsBliss ProductionsLive Performance/Music Venues (Production)35,000$ Total Awards for Entertainment or Nightlife Venues30,000$ Total Awards for Live Music Production20,400$ Total Awards for Live Music StudiosCreative Space Disaster Relief Program 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 11 AwardBusiness NameBusiness DBAIndustry $ 45,500 Antone's/Arlyn Studios/Lambert'sAntone'sLive Performance/Music Venues $ 47,500 Mohawk Austin (Austin Hawk LP)The MohawkLive Performance/Music Venues $ 2,077 Cheer Up CharliesCheer Up CharliesLive Performance/Music Venues $ 47,500 Hole in the WallHole in the WallLive Performance/Music Venues $ 30,601 Three's Company LLC / Hotel Vegas / Hotel Big ChiefHotel VegasLive Performance/Music Venues $ 21,693 Kick Butt Coffee LLC and Master Gohring IncKick Butt CoffeeLive Performance/Music Venues $ 37,980 Parker Jazz ClubParker Jazz ClubLive Performance/Music Venues $ 45,500 Prestige Worldwide Event Center, LLC DBA The Venue ATXThe Venue ATXLive Performance/Music Venues $ 45,917 RealMusic Events LLCRealMusic EventsLive Performance/Music Venues (Studio) $ 26,208 Southern Burgers and BistroSouthern Burgers and BistroLive Performance/Music Venues $ 45,500 The Continental ClubThe Continental ClubLive Performance/Music Venues $ 20,690 The Electric ChurchThe Electric ChurchLive Performance/Music Venues370,749$ Total Awards for Live Music & Performance Venues45,917$ Total Awards for Live Music StudiosCreative Worker Relief Grant $3,343,000 to Individuals 5,502 applications received and scored on the equity matrix ($9,989,000 in requests) 1,866 applicants selected for Awards 907 awards ($1,672,000) highest scores using the Equity Matrix 959 awards ($1,671,000) using the highly competitive Lottery 389 of the awardees also received a Music Disaster Relief Grant ($1,000 awards) Demographics of awarded Vulnerability of awarded 36% LGBTQI 4% Trans Race/Ethnicity 47% White 18% Hispanic 13% Multi-race 10% Black 4% Asian 1% Middle Eastern 1% Native American Gender 42% Male 49% Female 7% Non-Binary 74% Not able to work during stay at home orders (at least 90% loss of work) 70% Less than $35k annual rev Industry of awarded 42% Music Industry (musicians, support staff, etc.) 11% film/TV 8% Performing/Theatre Art 6% painting/illustration 5% Photography All creative industries were funded (comedy, literary, radio, dance, fashion, etc.) 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 12 Questions? 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