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Res 30-2026 Approving 4B budget for Artwalk 03/17/2026 Resolution No. 30-2026 Resolution approving the programs and expenditures of the Wichita Falls Type B Sales Tax Corporation (4B) by amending the budget to include funding in an amount not to exceed $202,904 to the City of Wichita Falls to support the Art Walk event 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 March 5, 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 $202,904 as described below and in said corporation's agenda, is approved: $202,904 to the City of Wichita Falls to support the Art Walk event 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 17th day of March, 2026. MAYOR ATTEST: qaitA:v B City Clerk WELCOME TO: TEXAS411: 2F FER HOURS aRTWN LI-4 ,Wue 5-A rs rrWden cpp rtw;r; s Proposal to Produce and Manage the After Hours Art Walk Turnkey public event operations + programming that restores the 'Art' in Art Walk Submitted by: Ismael Duran - Potencia Projects Submitted to: James McKechnie & Blake Jurecek Date: March 2nd, 2026 1 TEXASAHAJ Pr6 ‘4#-‘7 Mc' 44 a aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk 13kge,5 Oppc,rfeenrne5 1. Executive Summary As the City evaluates a long-term operating model for consistent monthly delivery, Potencia Projects proposes a turnkey, outsourced approach that provides municipal-grade operations and compliance while strengthening the event's cultural identity through a curated ArtZone and monthly namesake art activations. To meet the City's objectives while minimizing internal overtime and benefits costs, Potencia Projects presents a fully outsourced operations model. Under this approach, Potencia will contract, coordinate, and manage all required third-party services: off-duty police/EMS, barricades and traffic control setup, sanitation, portable restrooms, and event insurance, delivering a compliant event operation each month. Potencia will also strengthen Art Walk's identity and community value by re-centering the "Art" through a curated ArtZone and monthly namesake art activations that create a reason to attend and return. 2. Project Objectives • Turnkey, predictable monthly delivery with minimal City staff time beyond approvals and oversight. • Safe, compliant street-closure operations using contracted public safety and traffic control. • Bring back the 'Art' in Art Walk with a curated ArtZone and monthly namesake activations that create a clear community value proposition. • Strengthen downtown merchant participation and foot traffic by coordinating Art Walk activations and cross-promotions. • Build a sponsorship and partnership pipeline to improve long-term sustainability beyond City funding. 2 HAlirj 4ibf J A�� TEXAS AFTER HoLRS cue-=ZTWaLI 4 ,FlueSA.735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes 3. Event Snapshot Based on prior operations, Potencia is planning around the following baseline assumptions: • Event: monthly downtown activation, positioned as a 'first Thursday' series, during the active season. April - October minus July = six events • Event hours: approximately 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. • Core pedestrian 'street gallery' footprint (fig. 4): Indiana Avenue and Ohio between 7th and 8th Streets; the alley between Indiana and Scott to the Farmers Market; a broader footprint outside the Art Walk will extend to adjacent blocks/venues. The core footprint may expand/contract based on safety and participation, with City approval. • Scale: target in the range of-7,000-8,000 attendees per month in a stable season. • Vendor model (fig. 5): curated ArtZone core + Flea Market + Farmers market with General Area. 4. Services: Turn-Key Public Event Management Potencia Projects will deliver a municipal-grade public event management for Art Walk with end-to-end accountability. Services include permitting/compliance coordination; vendor and stakeholder communications; site plan and logistics; street closures and traffic control (barricades/signage); contracting and managing off-duty police/EMS; sanitation and portable restrooms; event insurance and risk documentation; and day-of operations command with post-event closeout. Beyond operations, Potencia strengthens Art Walk's value through curated local cultural programming (ArtZone + monthly namesake art activations), sponsor/earned-revenue development to improve sustainability, and ongoing coordination with downtown businesses and partners to grow participation month over month. 3 TEXASHAlirj 4ii;fac raFTER HoLRS cue-=ZTWaLI 4 ,FlueSA.735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes 4.1 Pre-Event Planning & Permitting • Monthly schedule with responsibilities, deadlines, and approvals. • Street closure permitting package: layout plan, downtown contact requirements, affected-party contacts list, vendor list, and restroom plan. • Traffic control coordination: Contract a qualified barricade/traffic control vendor to deploy temporary traffic control devices and closures. • Insurance compliance and certificates of insurance. 4.2 Public Safety, Emergency Planning & Risk Management • Contract and schedule off-duty police officers and EMS standby. • Crowd management, lost child protocol, medical response protocol, and severe weather decision triggers. • Daily briefing plan for staff/volunteers and safety partners. 4.3 Vendor/ Artist Management & Integrity Controls • Artist and vendor application intake through web app. • Vendor permit compliance tracking. Health Department Cooperation. • On-site vendor management team to enforce rules, resolve conflicts, and maintain walkability/ADA access. 4.4 Site Operations, Infrastructure & Sanitation • Sanitation contracting: trash/recycling placement, servicing schedule, and post-event street cleanup. • Portable restrooms and ADA units. • Event signage, wayfinding, and a centralized command post for coordinated operations. • Power/Electricity - Not supported by City outlets 4 HAlirj 4ibf J A�� TEXAS AFTER HoLRS cue-=ZTWaLI 4 ,FlueSk735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes 4.5 Marketing, Communications & Downtown Activation • Monthly marketing plan: event theme, featured artists, merchant map, and social media. The Facebook page is currently dormant. Potencia has been given admin status. • Reactivate FB and IG. • Sponsor activation planning: on-site placements, brand integrations, and deliverables tracking. • Post-event recap content package for sponsors, merchants, and City stakeholders. 4.6 Reporting & Continuous Improvement • After-Action Report (AAR) within 7-10 days: incidents, attendance, operational issues, and improvements. • Monthly KPI dashboard: cost drivers, safety metrics, downtown participation metrics, and art-program outputs. • Season close-out report with recommendations for the next season and sustainability plan updates. 5 HA!! Akl a TEXAS aELER HDLRG cue-=ZTWaLI 4 ,FlueSA.735 reiden cypnrfe:rPes 5. Restoring the 'Art' in Art Walk - ArtZone Potencia will re-center Art Walk around a curated core experience: the 'ArtZone.' The ArtZone (fig. 5) is the signature, programmed area within the festival footprint. Each month, the ArtZone will feature a namesake activation as a headline art experience that strengthens the event's identity and provides a clear reason to attend. 5.1 What is ArtZone? • Curated, not random: the ArtZone is programmed to provide a consistent arts-forward experience. • Local-first: paid opportunities and exposure for Wichita Falls-area artists and cultural organizations. • Interactive: live art, demonstrations, workshops, and participatory components for families. • Photogenic anchors: 1-2 large visual 'pull' moments per month that drive foot traffic into the core. 5.2 Six Namesake ArtZone Activations (Sample Lineup) Fig. 1 Namesake Activation What It Delivers April: Kick Off: Art Walk is Back Intro to ArtZone; Dedicated artist galleries + support. May: Sheppard Air Force/MSU Texas -Art Takes Flight Collaboration; Highlight Military/Veteran and MSU Texas artists. June: Art&Culture Non-Profit Awareness: Arts Alive Highlight City of Wichita Falls supported Non-Profit in Wichita Falls Art and Culture organizations. August: Art x Music Artist+ musician pairings; live visuals during sets; curated stage and street performances. September: Heritage Art- Museum of North Texas Cultural art+ storytelling; Hispanic, Veteran, Native, African American, Ranch/Cowboy, Texas History Pop-up gallery corridor with micro-exhibits; October: Art in Art Walk- Gallery Takeover collector-friendly experience and artist sales support. 6 TEXASHAlirj 4ibfac AFTER HoLRS cue-=ZTWaLI 4 ,FlueSA.735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes Potencia will deliver Art Walk under the approved public funding structure for the current budget cycle. All private sponsorship and earned revenue received will be deposited into a designated Art Walk Sustainability Fund and reported transparently for future-year reinvestment to strengthen programming and reduce future public funding needs. 5.3 Arts-First Sustainability Fund (Restoring the "Art" in Art Walk) Feedback from the public and City Leadership has been consistent: put the arts first and restore the event's identity by bringing back community-centered arts programming. Potencia will deliver that priority through a simple, compliant revenue-handling model: Art Walk Sustainability Fund (Carry-Forward Model): All sponsorships and earned revenue generated through Art Walk will be placed into a segregated Art Walk Sustainability Fund to support future Art Walk programming and infrastructure, with the intent of reducing the public funding requirement in the next budget cycle. Arts-First Priority in Future Reinvestment: Funds carried forward will be prioritized for ArtZone and arts-forward enhancements, including featured artists and installations, performances, exhibitions, and curated "namesake" activations that clearly deliver the "Art" in Art Walk. Operations & Cost-Reduction Investments: With arts-forward priorities set for future events, remaining funds will be applied to offset eligible event costs or make one-time investments that reduce future operating burden (e.g., reusable wayfinding/signage, communications assets, equipment, or other cost-saving infrastructure), subject to the approved operating plan. Transparency& Reporting: Potencia will provide a sponsorship/revenue summary per event, showing amounts received, deposits to the Sustainability Fund, and planned/used funds for future events to ensure clear visibility. 7 HAlirj Akl a TEXAS AFTER HDLRS cue-=ZTWaLI-4 ,FlueSA.735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes 6. Management & Staffing Plan Potencia Projects will operate as the single point of accountability with a small core team and contracted specialty vendors. • Event Director (Potencia) - client liaison, approvals, budget management, overall delivery. • Operations Lead - site plan execution, load-in/out, vendor management, command post operations. • Art Programming Lead - ArtZone curation, artist relations, programming schedule, activation production. • Marketing and Communications - monthly content plan, merchant/sponsor communications, press coordination. • Part-time Support; Art Walk stakeholder personnel - vendor communication + support, volunteer coordination, documentation. Contracted providers (managed by Potencia): off-duty police, EMS standby, barricades/traffic control vendor, sanitation/cleanup, portable restrooms, and event insurance. 8 TEXASAHAJ Pr6 ‘4#-‘7 Mc' 44 a aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk 13kge,5 Oppc,rfeenrne5 7. Budget (6-Event Season) The proposed budget is $152,178 for a 7-month season (6 events), approximately $25,363 per event. Costs are subject to change based on market changes. Fig. 2 Monthly Cost Category Amount Security/ Off-duty Police+ EMS Standby $2,450 Insurance $1,600 Portable Restrooms (incl.ADA units) $1,500 Sanitation &Cleanup $1,000 Permits/Traffic Control $150 Art Programming (ArtZone Namesake Events) $5,000 Farmers Market Production $500 Marketing and Communications $800 Consumables and Operating Supplies $250 Muehlberger Parking Lot Rental $750 Part Time Support During Event $600 Potencia- Management& Production Fee $10,738 Total Monthly $25,363 • Potencia will provide invoice-backed reconciliation for all contracted public safety, traffic control, sanitation, restrooms, and insurance. • Potencia will pursue sponsorship and earned revenue to reduce the net City cost for future Art Walks and the Sustainability Fund 9 TEXASHAlirj 4;lik 4ibfac AFTER HoLRS cue-=ZTWaLI 4 ,FlueSA.735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes 8. 3 Year Vendor Fee Revenue Plan A community-acceptable revenue stream that supports safe, consistent operations while preserving public goodwill. The plan starts with a $5 continuity fee for the first three months, then scales gradually and transparently based on real operational burden and vendor feedback. Vendor Areas and Definitions (fig.5) • ArtZone: Art-forward, higher production value, more coordination. • Flea Market Area: High-volume vendor area, heavier footprint management. • Farmers Market Area: Operated with market management; avoid double-charging vendors already paying market fees. • General Area: low-friction participation. Vendor Categories • Standard Art Vendor: Handmade/artist/maker booth vendor. • Reseller / Promotional / Non-handmade Business Booth: Paying for more than "selling art." • Hot Food Vendor: Prepared hot food sold from a booth (higher sanitation/waste needs). • Food Truck: Highest footprint, sanitation load, and generator impact. Community Trust Guardrails • Continuity first: No price shock for the first three events. • One simple base fee: Everyone understands it, and it stays consistent. • Scale with time and community buy-in: Space, power, prime placement, reseller lead- gen, hot food, truck footprint. • Farmers Market is a premium amenity zone: price it accordingly (still below what they're used to) Year 1 — "Continuity Period" (First 3 Months) To preserve continuity and reflect the Farmers Market's premium amenities: • All vendors (ArtZone, Flea, General): $5 per event • Farmers Market vendors: $20 per 10x10 per event (starting immediately) o Rationale: they receive electricity/shelter/bathrooms proximity + prime placement and are already accustomed to higher stall fees; this is positioned as a discounted pilot rate. 10 TEXASHA!! ac AFTER HDLRS cue-=ZTWaLI-4 ,FlueSk735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes Year 1 (Months 4-6): Keep the Base Simple • General Area: $5 • ArtZone: $7 (=$5 base + $2 curated-zone fee) • Flea Market Area: $10 (=$5 base + $5 footprint-management fee) • Farmers Market Area: $25 (=$20+$5 footprint management fee) • Reseller/ Promotional/ Non-handmade Business Booth o + $20 surcharge per event (applies anywhere they are placed) o Example: reseller in Flea (Year 1): $10 + $20 = $30 • Hot Food Vendors: $50 per event (starting Month 4) o If a "Farmers Market vendor" is selling hot food, treat them as Hot Food Vendor (not the $20 standard stall), because their operational burden is different. • Food Trucks: $75 Year 2: Modest Step-Up • General: $5 • ArtZone: $10 • Flea: $15 • Farmers Market: $30 • Reseller surcharge: +$20 (unchanged) • Hot Food: $65 • Food Trucks: $100 Year 3: Production Value Growth • General: $5 • ArtZone: $15 • Flea: $20 • Farmers Market: $35 • Reseller surcharge: +$20 (unchanged) o Example: reseller in Flea (Year 3): $20 + $20 = $40 • Hot Food: $80 • Food Trucks: $150 11 TEXASAHAJ Pr6 ‘4#-‘7 Mc' 44 a aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk B� sk� r�raoPP°�trfs This vendor-fee revenue model reflects a measured, Wichita Falls-appropriate approach that preserves public support while creating reliable operating income across the year. The projections assume 6 Art Walk events annually and use the current fee schedule for each vendor type and area, including 4 food trucks per event, 20 reseller/promotional vendors, and 10 hot food vendors. Three scenarios (Conservative, Base, Growth) vary only the participation levels in the ArtZone, Farmers Market, and General area to show a realistic range of outcomes. Under these assumptions, vendor fees are projected to generate revenue in supporting continuity, staffing, sanitation, and overall event execution without relying on aggressive fee escalation. Revenue summary Conservative • Year 1: $2,240/event 4 $13,440/year • Year 2: $2,775/event 4 $16,650/year • Year 3: $3,450/event 4 $20,700/year • 3-year total: $50,790 Base • Year 1: $2,575/event 4 $15,450/year • Year 2: $3,175/event 4 $19,050/year • Year 3: $3,925/event 4 $23,550/year • 3-year total: $58,050 Growth • Year 1: $2,910/event 4 $17,460/year • Year 2: $3,575/event 4 $21,450/year • Year 3: $4,400/event 4 $26,400/year • 3-year total: $65,310 12 HAlirj Akl a TEXAS AFTER HoLRS cue-=ZTWaLI 4 ,FlueSA.735 reiden Cppnrfe:rPes 9. Performance Metrics • Safety: incident count by severity; response time; corrective actions implemented. • Operations: load-in/out compliance; vendor rule compliance; ADA access maintained. • Downtown activation: number of participating businesses open late; partner activations; merchant feedback. • Arts impact: number of paid local artists; ArtZone activation attendance proxy; vendor participation. • Sustainability: sponsor pipeline value; sponsor deliverables delivered; earned revenue opportunities identified. 10. Why Potencia Projects? Potencia Projects is a Wichita Falls/Downtown-based cultural events operator with a proven track record of delivering high-attendance downtown activations, building sponsor relationships, and coordinating across community stakeholders. Our team has produced signature community festivals such as the Los Muertos and Loco for Cinco celebrations in Downtown Wichita Falls, and we routinely collaborate with the City and downtown partners to deliver safe, permitted, community-forward events. • Local accountability: on-site leadership and relationships that improve compliance and stakeholder coordination. • Cultural credibility: programming designed to highlight local artists and create authentic community value. • Operational rigor: vendor controls, safety planning, and post-event reporting that meet municipal expectations. • Sustainability mindset: sponsor development and earned-revenue planning to reduce long-term reliance on City funding. 13 TEXASAHAJ Pr6 ANftimm.• MC4/4 aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk 13kge, opporrrfe5 2025 Art Walk Attendance Metrics • Numbers based on proposed perimeter, exact dates of 2025 Art Walk season, within 4:30pm - 9pm. • Metrics generated by PlacerAl. Fig. 3 Month Total Visits Out of Town April 7,181 403 May 10,038 689 June 8,431 659 July 1,881 307 August 6,430 559 September 5,674 565 October 7,752 570 Total 47,387 3,752 • Notice: July drop in attendance due to 4th of July holiday, family summer vacations, high heat temperatures and unsafe conditions. 14 TEXASP*6 aiNftimm... AHAJ \-\-Thitc4/4 .F.:176 aFTER HOURS aRlwaLk Nue,sk/ 4rrld oppl trtwv7'e Street Closure • Street closure based on previous Art Walk events, business owner feedback, and parking considerations Perimeter Barricade Fig. 4 Indiana facing South I .:'' ,,, t,., --, 11..__ kr z 1 t err it .A rns % ar.w R n , lb to ♦, Y " y • awv. " " tea v sin, 1xTT-41riTli i.r f 8th Street facing East Ohio &8 Facing North w, m d " 1 .._.ii .. IE 4r19;,,�1 t.,M ,- , 1ff 1 8th Street facing West Indiana facing South I., .,...�'. Wes,,._, '"� °�, ', N _ a ; 1 r wl�' A —Y-1� * * f 15 TEXASAHAJ \ mc- 4/kfa aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk, msk r.,rorrrrte, ArtZone • ArtZone street closure based on previous Art Walk events, business owner feedback, and parking considerations Fig. 5 r,.- `� �'�,, mow�Y f M d,.:Ai ■ J ....- '^a'5-1 Ali w [ * ci 1 � i "r t+ r 1 .s. r 1%v., t 71 p, ,,, R ir . - " I Air 'II q "' a^' 1 Flea Market — — • Area for non-art-based vendors. During sign up vendors will know if they qualify for this area based on survey. Farmers Market - - - - - - - • Monthly activations with a focus on Farmers Market vendors. Think live cooking demos using produce from local farms on a stage with PA. Culinary Arts. 16 AHM '-T hitG4/fa 1 r�76 TEXAS aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk t3kge,sk/ 4erldPpo l t iffs Welcome Signage • To be placed at traffic arteries on both sides of street designating Art Walk area Fi_ 6 ,yam _, _. ] i _ ° w WELCOME TO: ' ' A HA, f a e�i7' ,114' .- *- $ aFER h,UPS aRrwau-s '+„ai , -� 3.. ` .�. ;T , I' 6 M.. k ...... \fit Ells _ a 4 a-- '1: a 111 i -n ,a_ i Traffic Control • To be placed in middle of street reminding motorists to slow down. Fig. 7 �� rl 1• CAUTION _ SLOW DOWN IV I Pedestrian, R �';;; Traffic -1„ o 'v 17 TEXASP*6 ...!... .mo. AHAJ (5. aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk Brsk;e.., ,ildopp,rrfe5 Bathrooms • Blue dot represents locations • Each dot = 2 Regular + 1 ADA compliant = 15 Total • Quantities based off monthly average attendance of 8,000 Portable Bathroom Locations Fi:. 8 41:7:t:147.F , —,"" 1 - o d l'i '"'ifto, t 1x , . .,,,,14,, _ _ .-,...101,„, . ,.. ; ...., 01 ,,, . 1 w• .J1.4 p, w. , i w w , . a %%.', Al, V,-1 ,? A . -,.- } Security • Orange dot represents locations • Each dot = 2 Officers • Quantities based off monthly average attendance of 8,000 and area coverage Fi:. 9 i ,, -Irvc`l 01.7F' .." i iir ,.., .,i. . e $ 1 ,,, i 'f., ' I . 7 .. ... ... , m L, ` ,'. R -+ ` _r it w l' ' w 18 TEXASP*6 ANftlimm.• AHAJ v\--rkitc4/4 a aFTER HOURS aRTwaLk Br sk;e.., ,ild opp,r rfe5 Community Buy-In • Downtown business owners and stakeholders were consulted and feedback was used for creation of this proposal. Business Owners/Stakeholders Interest Consulted for Proposal 1.Justin Schlager-615 Iron Horse Pub 8th Street Entities in Art Walk area Fig. 10 2.Marcus McGee-710 Maniac Mansion 8th Street(corner) , _'it'f I $ 3.Tersco Moreno 710 Monte Real " 'a ak- z 8th Street ., w _ 5 >: 4.Matt Bitsche 701 W.F. Brewing Q ,_ .., Indiana 1 1 8 i ' , 0 a 5.Dusty Potter-709 President p -i Indiana DWFD � ,_wfi 9 r ; .:. 2 �w 6.Ruben Rodriguez Empire Wraps ' -713 Indiana %,Ws , % me ss 7.Juanis Martinez 717 C -, q, l Indiana Downtown Bazaar I y, 9a ti.S, N a s N 41 8.Jeremy Davis-720 ED- Museum of North Indiana Texas = Not store fronts within the proposed 9.AJ Kappes-724 Burial Tattoo closed section Indiana Keith Wineinger The Burn Shop Jana Schmader Former DWFD Executive Director Ann Arnold Wichita Falls Alliance for Art&Culture Chief Manuel Borrego W.F. Police Dept. Mayor Tim Short City of Wichita Falls 19