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Shannon Halley
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artspace

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Below please find some info on artspace an amendment language the MPT Tovo plans to propose tomorrow

How does Artspace determine who is an artist? (This and further information about artspace can be found at this link: http://www.artspace.org/):
"We define the term “artist” broadly to comprise a wide variety of creative pursuits, including traditional art forms and those as diverse as clothing design, weaving and even canoe making. A community-based Selection Committee interviews all applicants. The committee looks for evidence that applicants are seriously committed to their art and that they will be mindful and positive contributors to the building and community. The application and qualification process does not include judgment of the quality of work."

Below you will find a link to the 2013 Survey of Artists’ Space Needs and Preferences and Survey of Arts, Creative, and Cultural Organizations and Businesses Report of Findings:
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 140315.pdf


Finally, Mayor Pro Tem will propose the following amendments to the "Be It Resolved" section if item 38:

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN:
That the City Council expresses its support for the development of the Austin Resource Recovery (Re)Manufacturing Hub as a vital component of our Zero Waste Master Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City Manager return to the City Council on February 25, 2016, with multiple options other than rate increases to replace the component of the (R)eManufacturing Hub financing plan currently proposed by the sale of the tract located at 4711 Winnebago Lane.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City Manager is directed to explore the feasibility of developing a live/work project with Artspace;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City Manager is additionally directed to consider the City-owned tract located at 4711 Winnebago Lane as a potential location for this project and to report back to the City Council no later than March 3, 2016.
Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Kathie Tovo, District 9