AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2022-55R, approving the updated San Marcos Arts Master Plan, and providing an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 1, 2022
Department: CVB
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $16,448
Account Number: 12024290 52081
Funds Available: $25,000
Account Name: Arts Master Plan
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Received presentation at the Feb. 15 Council Work Session
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Arts Master Plan
Background Information:
The Arts Commission passed Resolution 21-02RR: Adopting the Updated Arts Master Plan at its regular called meeting on Dec. 9, 2021. After some minor edits proposed by the Arts Commission and City Staff, the plan is now ready to go before the City Council for consideration. This final draft will also be placed on the City’s website at www.sanmarcostx.gov/artsmasterplan for public review.
Purpose of the Arts Master Plan
The Arts Master Plan is the guiding document for city officials as they set policy related to arts and culture in San Marcos. This is a stand-alone master plan, not an appendix to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan as was the case when the Arts program was under Parks and Rec.
Public Input and Council Participation
Council members were included during the research phase of the plan, which required extensive public participation and key stakeholder engagement. This was achieved via phone and email interviews in May and June 2021, online surveys open for over five weeks in May and June 2021, and an in-person open house in July 2021. The Mayor and all City Council members, as well as the Arts Commission and local arts organizations were invited to provide individual stakeholder interviews during this process.
Council Committee, Board/Commission Action:
Arts Commission approved recommendation resolution 2021-02RR: Adopting the Updated Arts Master Plan, on Dec. 9, 2021. The final draft was presented to Council on Feb. 15, 2022.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of the updated Arts Master Plan