Central Wichita Falls Revitalization Area Committee Minutes - 10/07/2025 MINUTES
Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
October 7, 2025
PRESENT:
Ann Arnold • Member
Wendy Browder •Vice Chair
Whitney Flack •Councilor
Jose Garcia • Member
Selena Hurtado • Member
Mike Mitchell •Chairman
Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator •City Staff
ABSENT:
Robert Brooks •Councilor
Jacob Harrell • Member
GUESTS:
Heather Langford
*it is noted Councilor Flack entered at the beginning of the Updates.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Mr. Mike Mitchell, called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Mitchell asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There were
no comments from the public.
III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Chairman Mitchell briefly reviewed the minutes, Ms. Ann Arnold made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented from September 2nd, 2025. Mr. Jose Garcia
seconded. No comments from the public were given. Chairman Mitchell called for a
vote regarding the minutes. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discussion and Adoption of Tree Abatement Program Revisions
Staff discussed revisions made to the draft Tree Abatement Program and
application as directed by the Committee from the previous meeting. Staff advised
the following changes were made;
A. "Must own and reside in a residential property located within the Heart of
the Falls Revitalization Area"to read as," Must own a residential property
located within the Heart of the Falls Revitalization Area".
B. Statement," Priority is given to owner-occupied structures" was added to
the program.
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The Committee confirmed to staff the requested changes had been made and were
ready to move forward. The Committee states after the first year of the program
they would like to revisit the eligibility requirements and possibly add income
restrictions at that time.
Chairman Michell asked if there were any comments from the public regarding the
Tree Abatement Program, there were no comments. Chairman Mitchell asked if
there was any further discussion from the Committee, no further comments from
the Committee.
Ms. Arnold made a motion to adopt the Tree Abatement Program as presented to
the Committee and Vice-Chairwoman, Wendy Browder, seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
V. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Updates
A. Proposed Zoning Amendment Updates
Staff advised the Committee during the City Council meeting on held Tuesday,
September 16th, Ordinance No. 53-2025, Zoning Amendments had been passed
unanimously by City Council.
B. CDBG Funded Projects
Staff gave an update on the Missing Sidewalk project in the Heart of the Falls,
stating staff had been out on-site researching the proposed phases. Staff will begin
the environmental phase of the project.
C. Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Application Update
1603 Kemp Boulevard
Staff gave an update on the approved NEZ application received for a remodel of a
commercial structure at 1601 Kemp Boulevard. The owner was requesting permit
waivers and has proposed to invest an estimated total of $28,600 into the project,
that will include, new windows, landscaping, and a new roof.
608 Denver Street
Staff gave an update of a pending NEZ application for 608 Denver Street, formerly
the Denver Manor that had burned in two fires. The owner, Ms. Cherie Newman
with 608 Denver Street LLC, a Protected Series of Smart Homes LLC, has
proposed to invest $1,260,000.00 into re-developing affordable housing.
D. Hazardous Structures
Staff updated the Committee on five structures, located in the Heart of the Falls,
that were approved for demolition at the September 16th, City Council meeting. The
addresses for the locations were as follows;
• 1723 6th Street— Residential —Accessory Structure Only
• 1707 7th Street— Commercial — Main Structure
• 700 Denver Street—Residential — Main Structure
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• 702 Denver Street— Residential — Main Structure
• 2308 8th Street— Residential — Main Structure
VI. ADJOURN
The next regularly scheduled meeting was set for Tuesday, November 4th at
1:30pm at the Travel Center Conference Room.
Chairman Mitchell adjourned the meeting at 2:34 p.m.
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Wendy Browder, Vice Chair Date
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Fabian Medellin, AICP, Development Services Director Date