Res 148-2021 4B Budget Amendment for Backdoor Theatre Fire Suppression System Repairs $104,632.00 11/16/2021 Resolution No. 148-2021
Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita
Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation Board of Directors and amending
the budget to include funding up to $104,632.00 to Backdoor Theatre
to assist in fire suppression system repairs and upgrades as part of
the renovation of the existing building at 501 Indiana Ave downtown
WHEREAS, Texas Local Gov't. Code § 501 .073(a) provides "The corporation's
authorizing unit will approve all programs and expenditures of a corporation and annually
review any financial statements of the corporation;" and,
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2021 , the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation
approved the project listed below and as stated in its agenda.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1 . The Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation's approval and funding of the
following programs and expenditures, in a total amount not to exceed $104,632.00 as
described below and in said corporation's agenda, is approved:
An amount up to $104,632.00 to Backdoor Theatre to assist in fire
suppression system repairs and upgrades as part of the renovation of
the existing building at 501 Indiana Ave downtown.
2. The current fiscal year budget of the Type B Sales Tax Corporation is amended
to provide for the aforementioned expenditures and changes thereto.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of November, 2021 .
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
BACKDOOR
THEATRE
Fr The W.Erle White Theatre Center
the theatre we love in the heart of downtown!
Board of Directors Gentlemen, September29,2021
President
Dusty Potter Backdoor Theatre sincerely appreciates your consideration in funding repairs
to our facility that are a direct result of a city water line break which flooded the
Vice President building causing more than$671,129.82 in damage. An additional$7,500
Morgan Dayley must be expended to ensure the work completed meets Texas Historical
Commission standards.
Treasurer
Miranda Harvey
Per your request,we have reached out to three additional companies to
Secretary provide estimates for the work to repair the theatre's fire suppression system.
Maureen Talbott To date,only one has returned an estimate(please find that attached).
Board Members As a 501c3 nonprofit organization,we are asking 4B to cover the costs of the
James Alexander fire suppression repairs in the amount of$104,632.
Rachel Bailey
David Cook
Trey Herndon In order to remain in the building,the theatre will soon begin a number of
David Levy other projects to further stabilize and rehabilitate the facility. These include
Bonnie McCabe repairing the roof as well as the exterior brick and mortar. In all,Backdoor
Michael Mitchell Theatre will invest j,106,681.52 to ensure patrons and volunteers can
Marvin Peevey continue enjoying enriching theatre experiences in Downtown Wichita Falls.
Erin Spiva
On behalf of the Backdoor Theatre Board of Directors,thank you for
considering our request.
Board Consultant
Jon Krueger Respectfully,
SAFE Liaison
Artistic Director it--
Carter Wallace
ssica Wood Carter Wallace
Business Director Business Director Artistic Director
Jessica Wood
501 Indiana Ave. Wichita Falls,TX 76301 I PO Box 896 Wichita Falls,TX 76307
940.322.5000 I Tax ID: 75-1384180 I www.backdoortheatre.org