INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM 4/17/26
TO: Klarissa J. Peña, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency submission of a State Tourism Department
Destination Forward FY27 grant application
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The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency submitted a grant request of $242,880 to the State Tourism Department’s Destination Forward grant competition. If awarded, this grant will fund a new downtown wayfinding system, including signs, banners, and murals. An 8% match is required, which MRA will pay for out of General Obligation Bonds earmarked for the Downtown MR Area. Award notifications are expected later this year.
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Approved: Approved as to Legal Form:
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Samantha Sengel, EdD Date Date
Chief Administrative Officer City Attorney
Recommended:
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