Res 149-2021 4B Budget Amendment for Kemp Center for the Arts $120,000 11/16/2021 Resolution No. 149-2021
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 $120,000.00 to The Arts Council
Wichita Falls Area, Inc. to assist in the renovations of the Kemp Center
for the Arts at 1300 Lamar Street
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 $120,000.00 as
described below and in said corporation's agenda, is approved:
An amount up to $120,000.00 to The Arts Council Wichita Falls Area,
Inc. to assist in the renovations of the Kemp Center for the Arts at 1300
Lamar Street.
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 .
MAYOR
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Ferguson
Chair
Linda Poenitzsch October 1,2021
Treasurer
Mr.Paul Menzies
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Mary Beth Waggoner Wichita Falls Economic Development Corporation I
Secretary 1300 72'Street
Wichita Falls,TX 76301
Vicki Kunkle +
Ex-Officio Dear Board Members:
Executive Committee The Arts Council,Wichita Falls Area,Inc.is the guardian of the Kemp Center for the Arts
Bart Bybee
Marlin Comacho that has served as the organization's anchor for over 19 years to provide art galleries,art
Sherrie Childers education,a sculpture garden and performing arts for the community. Over the past 27
Pam Featherston years,the Arts Council has become the heart of arts education in this region by building a
Richard Guess platform for visual and performance arts. This historic building still serves as an integral
Torrance Harris part of the downtown area adding to the quality of life of Wichita Falls as a welcoming
Dobie Kosub setting to all who enjoy art and history.
Elaine McKinney
Tyler Sales However,the aging of the Kemp makes it necessary to make improvements to what was
installed in 2000, as well as equipment that was already in the building when it was
Members At Large acquired by the Arts Council. These improvements include replacing 12 HVAC units and
Tracy Barrells a water heater,updating the lighting,and resurfacing the roof. Also,it has been strongly
Steve Berand recommended that the elevator be replaced for safety reasons;the elevator is especially
Gory Cook important to have accessibility to the entire building. In addition,the landscaping along
Tonto Denson
Logan Draper the south side of the Sculpture Garden needs to be replanted after the extreme weather in
Warren Gardner February 2021 to maintain the planned aesthetics of the grounds.
Desi Hale The Kemp Center is one of the oldest extant buildings in Wichita Falls, and the Arts
Sue Harrington
Cindy Hernandez Council needs to ensure that future generations can benefit from its grandeur and history.
Lauren Johnson To achieve our goals for this project,the total budget has been established as$485,000.
Lauren McKechnie We are requesting of the 4—B Board and the City of Wichita Falls$150,000 that will be
Audra Miller combined with Arts Council funds from dedicated foundations, annual fund donations,
Kristin Schuele grants from local foundations and government funds. The construction will begin in
Christina Scruggs January 2022 and be completed by December 2022.
Dan Shores
Lin Wang Thank yeti to the 4—B Board and the City of Wichita Falls for your consideration of this
request and for all that you have done for art in our community.
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Sincerely,
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Carolyn Sanders
Bob Thompson' Carol Sales
David White Arts Council Wichita Falls Area,Inc.
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Kemp Center Renovation and Updates 2022 Project Budget
Income
Priddy Foundation $ 200,000.00
Bridwell $ 50,000.00
Bryant Edwards $ 50,000.00
Fain Foundation $ 50,000.00
4-B Fund Wichita Falls $ 120,000.00
Donor Funds $ 15,000.00
Expense
Lydick-Hooks $ 125,000.00
Willen Electric $ 11,650.00
North Texas Design&Landscape $ 10,000.00
Ferguson Veresh $ 191,324.00
Otis Elevator $ 134,790.00
Contingency $ 12,236.00
$ 485,000.00 $ 485,000.00