Central Wichita Falls Revitalization Area Committee Minutes - 01/06/2026 MINUTES
Central Wichita Falls Neighborhood Revitalization Committee
January 6, 2026
PRESENT:
Ann Arnold ♦ Member
Wendy Browder ♦Vice Chair
Jose Garcia ♦ Member
Jacob Harrell ♦ Member
Selena Hurtado ♦ Member
Fabian Medellin, Development Services Director ♦City Staff
Christal Cates, Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator ♦City Staff
ABSENT:
Robert Brooks ♦Councilor
Whitney Flack ♦Councilor
Mike Mitchell ♦Chairman
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairwoman, Mrs. Wendy Browder, called the meeting to order at 1 :31p.m.
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Browder asked if any members of the public wished to speak. There
were no members of the public present.
III. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
Vice-Chair Browder briefly reviewed the minutes, Ms. Ann Arnold made a motion to
approve the minutes as presented from October 7th, 2025. Mr. Jose Garcia
seconded. No members of the public were present. Vice-Chair Browder called for a
vote regarding the minutes. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
IV. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discussion of Future Art in Bridwell Park
Staff discussed the Wichita Falls Traction Company Historical Marker that was
being relocated to Bridwell Park would also come with a bench. Staff believed this
would be an opportunity to partner with Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture to
potentially bring more art to Bridwell Park. Ms. Ann Arnold, Executive Director for
WFAAC stated they have a relationship with the arts teacher at Zundy Elementary
and believed this would be an opportunity to involve the youth of our community.
Ms. Arnold stated she would have something put together for the next meeting for
discussion.
2. Discussion of Future Rehab Grants
Neighborhood Revitalization Committee 2 January 6, 2026
Staff advised no grants had been found in researching for grants to help the
community but hoped that some would open up with the new year.
V. STAFF PRESENTATIONS — Updates
1. Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Program Updates
Staff presented the Committee with approved NEZ applications from 2025 and the
status of those projects and gave more individual details on each one.
• 7 Applications Received (6 Complete, 1 Pending Plans)
• Total of$11,810.95 Waived for NEZ Projects
• 0 Tax Abatements (3 Projects Eligible)
• Approved Projects:
1 Duplex Rehab (1603 Kemp Blvd.)
2 New Homes (1103 & 1105 Monroe Street)
1 Office Space (1601 Kemp Blvd.)
1 Veteran Housing (1908 6th Street, Base Camp Lindsey)
2. Bridwell Park Updates
Staff displayed photos of the renovated baseball fields at Bridwell Park showing new
dug-outs, benches, and renovated field and pitcher's mound.
VI. ADJOURN
The next regularly scheduled meeting was set for Tuesday, February 3rd at 1:30pm
at the Travel Center Conference Room.
Vice-Chair Browder adjourned the meeting at 2:10 p.m.
" ichael Mitchell, Chairman Date
F i edellin, AIC Deve ent Services Director Date