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AGENDA

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS'

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE AND/OR OF

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY

April 9, 2014, 12:00 p.m.

*Estimated Presentation Time: 1.75 hours

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE CHAIR, MS. TERRY E. BAIAMONTE

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL BY THE SECRETARY, MS. SALLY BUCHANAN

Terry E. Baiamonte, Chair

H.B. Ruckman III, Vice-Chair

Sally Buchanan, Secretary

John J. Flieller

Lourdes Galvan

Jerry G. Gonzales

4. CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM BY THE SECRETARY

5. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

6. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

*Represents the time staff anticipate that it will take to make presentations or give briefings; does not include an estimate

of the time required for discussions generated by Board members.

INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:

7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS'

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 12, 2014

8. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING

THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY

RELATIONS DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY AND THE

PROPOSED CHANGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015

9. BRIEFING REGARDING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND SAN ANTONIO

RIVER AUTHORITY’S 2014 GET OUTDOORS! EVENT

10. BRIEFING REGARDING THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY'S FILM

FESTIVAL

11. PRESENTATION OF SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY SPONSORSHIPS AND

MEDIA COVERAGE

12. STATUS REPORT ON THE WESTSIDE CREEKS RESTORATION PROJECTS

13. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING:

UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR,

FUTURE BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE MEETINGS, AND

MEETINGS INVOLVING THE ATTENDANCE OF ONE OR MORE BOARD

MEMBERS

14. ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

15. NEXT MEETING DATE

16. ADJOURN

Estimated Presentation Time: 1.75 Hours

SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITYGeneral Statements

This meeting is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is located at 100 E. Guenther Street. Requests for an interpreter for the hearing impaired must bereceived at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, or, to arrange for special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Operator at 210-227-1373.

The Board of Directors' Communication Committee and/or the Board of Directors of the San Antonio River Authority may discuss and/or take action on anyitem listed in this agenda while convened in open session. The Board of Directors' Communication Committee and/or the Board of Directors of the SanAntonio River Authority may also meet in Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legalcounsel on any item listed in this agenda.

Individual Item #: 7.

Communications Committee

Meeting Date: 04/09/2014

Approval of the Minutes

Submitted For: Suzanne B. Scott Submitted By: Linda Whitaker

Division: Executive Offices

CAPTION

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Presenter

Terry E. Baiamonte, Committee ChairEstimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes

Recommendation

Motion to approve the minutes of the Communications Committee meeting held on February 12, 2014, as

presented

Discussion

Vote

Attachments

February 12, 2014, Communications Committee Meeting Minutes

MINUTES

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS'

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY

February 12, 2014, 12:00 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER WAS MADE BY THE CHAIR, MS. TERRY E. BAIAMONTE, AT 12:09

P.M.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS RECITED

3. ROLL WAS CALLED BY THE SECRETARY, MS. SALLY BUCHANAN

Present: Chair Terry E. Baiamonte

Vice-Chair H.B. Ruckman III

Secretary Sally Buchanan

John Flieller

Lourdes Galvan

Jerry G. Gonzales

4. CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM WAS ANNOUNCED BY SECRETARY BUCHANAN

5. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS

Ms. Hernandez announced the visitors who were present in the audience.

6. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

Ms. Hernandez reported that there were no citizens signed up to speak.

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February 12, 2014 Page 1 of 13

INDIVIDUAL ITEMS:

7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS'

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 6, 2013

Staff recommended a motion to approve the minutes of the Communications Committee

meeting held on August 6, 2013, as presented.

Motion by Sally Buchanan Seconded by H.B. Ruckman III

Vote: 6 - 0 Passed - Unanimously

8. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE

ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE THREE-YEAR ROLLING ACTION PLAN BETWEEN

THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY AND THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER

FOUNDATION

Staff recommended a motion indicating Communications Committee support for presenting

to the San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors a recommendation to approve the

Three-Year Rolling Action Plan between the San Antonio River Authority and the San

Antonio River Foundation.

Motion by Sally Buchanan Seconded by Jerry G. Gonzales


Attachments:

Action Plan

9. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING

RATIFICATION OF AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SAN ANTONIO

RIVER AUTHORITY'S APPLICATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION AGENCY'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION MODEL GRANTS


to the San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors a recommendation to approve a

resolution ratifying and authorizing SARA's application for the Environmental Protection

Agency's Environmental Education Model Grants.

Motion by Sally Buchanan Seconded by Lourdes Galvan


Attachments:

R-1511

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Due to consultant schedules related to Item 12, staff requested and the chair permitted that

Item 12 be taken out of order.

12. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CONSULTANT SELECTION ACTIVITIES

AND/OR CONSULTANT CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION, RENEWALS,

AMENDMENTS OR EXTENSIONS:

AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MEDIA BUYING

ASSISTANCE AND MARKETING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN SUPPORT

There being no action taken on this item, Chairman Baiamonte returned to the regular

order of business and called for Agenda Item 10.

10. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE

APPLICATION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RIVERFOUNDATION RIVERPRIZE

AWARD


to the San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors a recommendation to support the

application for the International RiverFoundation Riverprize Award.

Motion by Lourdes Galvan Seconded by Jerry G. Gonzales


11. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION REGARDING THE WATERSHED WISE

WARRIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

There being no action taken on this item, Chairman Baiamonte called for Agenda Item 13.

13. REPORT ON THE QUARTERLY STATUS AND RESULTS REGARDING THE SAN

ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY'S KEY INITIATIVES (KIs) 3 AND 4 FOR FISCAL

YEAR 2014 AND DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2015 STRATEGIC PLANNING

EFFORTS


Attachments:

Strategic Plan

14. STATUS REPORT ON THE WESTSIDE CREEKS RESTORATION PROJECT


DRAFT


15. PRESENTATION OF SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY SPONSORSHIPS AND

MEDIA COVERAGE


Attachments:

Sponsorship Table

16. GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT




MEMBERS


17. ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION


18. NEXT MEETING DATE

Unless otherwise decided by the Committee, the next Communications Committee meeting

will be Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.

19. ADJOURN

There being nothing further to report, Chairman Baiamonte called the meeting adjourned at

2:02 p.m.

PREPARED AND RECOMMENDED FOR COMMITTEE APPROVAL BY THE MANAGER.

_____________________________________

SUZANNE B. SCOTT, General Manager

APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE AT THE

MEETING HELD ON APRIL 9, 2014.

______________________________________

TERRY E. BAIAMONTE, Committee Chairman

ATTEST:

___________________________________________

SALLY BUCHANAN, Committee Secretary

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SARA/SARF Action Plan July 2014 – June 2017 (date prepared: December 27, 2013) Page 1

San Antonio River Authority/San Antonio River Foundation Three-Year Rolling Action Plan

July 2014 – June 2017

NOTE: YEAR ONE IN BLACK, YEAR TWO IN BLUE AND YEAR THREE IN RED. Year One (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015)

I. Projects a. Mission Reach Portal Art Installations

i. Concepcíon Phase B 1. Enhance Plaza Floor 2. Enhance with possible shade structures (e.g. additional trees)

ii. San Jose iii. San Juan iv. Espada Portals

b. Mission Reach Art Bench Installation

i. Installation to include two (2) remaining benches – this item may be completed before June 30, 2014, and therefore may drop off this three-year rolling plan

c. Joint SARA/SARF Mission Reach QR Code installation

i. This item may be completed before June 30, 2014, and therefore may drop off this three-year rolling plan d. Mission Reach Confluence Park Fundraising

e. Lower Basin Projects

i. Explore collaborative options and develop capital improvement implementation plan for the following areas: 1. Helton-San Antonio River Nature Park in Wilson County 2. Branch River Park in Goliad County 3. Goliad Paddling Trail in Goliad County 4. Saspamco Paddling Trail in Bexar and Wilson Counties 5. Jackson Nature Park in Wilson County 6. Escondido Creek in Karnes County 7. Other paddling access points and park properties as necessary

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II. Activities a. Events

i. Bat Loco (2014) ii. Fall 2014 “Learning is Fun at Confluence Park” event

iii. Fashion Show (2015 tentative) iv. Get Outdoors (March 2015) v. Spring 2015 “Learning is Fun at Confluence Park” event

vi. Mission Reach Relay (running/paddling fundraiser event in 2015) vii. Film Festival (2015)

viii. RiverTini (2015) ix. Appreciation Luncheon (2015) x. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events in Lower Basin (TBD in 2014/15)

xi. River “Socials” (TBD) xii. Other events as necessary

b. Environmental Education

i. Coordinate environmental education messaging ii. Coordinate environmental education grant opportunities

c. Tours

i. SARA/SARF will inform the other when scheduling SARIP tours ii. SARA/SARF will attend and/or assist tours scheduled by the other as necessary

d. Lower Basin Activities

i. Explore collaborative options and develop events and environmental educational implementation plan for in the following areas: 1. Helton-San Antonio River Nature Park in Wilson County 2. Branch River Park in Goliad County 3. Goliad Paddling Trail in Goliad County 4. Saspamco Paddling Trail in Bexar and Wilson Counties 5. Jackson Nature Park in Wilson County 6. Other paddling access points and park properties as necessary

e. Newsletters i. SARA twice per year to provide space for SARF in River Reach

1. SARA offered SARF a ½ page article in the Fall 2014 River Reach 2. SARA offered SARF ½ page article in Spring 2015 River Reach

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Year Two (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) I. Projects

a. Mission Reach San Juan and Espada Portals Art Installations

b. Mission Reach Confluence Park Fundraising

c. Mission Reach Concessions i. Project still under development – further details to be included in next year’s SARA/SARF Action Plan

d. Lower Basin Projects

i. Pursue, as feasible, projects from the lower basin capital improvement implementation plan as developed in year one of the SARA/SARF Action Plan

ii. Project still under development – further details to be included in next year’s SARA/SARF Action Plan


i. Anticipated to be similar to year one –any changes will be included in next year’s SARA/SARF Action Plan

b. Environmental Education i. Implement, as feasible, the coordinated environmental education program as developed in year one of the SARA/SARF Action Plan

ii. Coordinated environmental education program still under development

c. Tours i. Continue tour coordination as defined in year one of the SARA/SARF Action Plan


i. Implement, as feasible, the lower basin events and environmental education implementation plan as developed in year one of the SARA/SARF Action Plan

e. Newsletters

i. SARA twice per year to provide space for SARF in River Reach 1. SARA offered SARF a ½ page article in the Fall 2015 River Reach 2. SARA offered SARF ½ page article in Spring 2016 River Reach

Year Three (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017)

I. Projects a. Mission Reach Espada Portal Art Installation

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b. Mission Reach Confluence Park Construction


i. Anticipated to be similar to year one –any changes will be included in future SARA/SARF Action Plan

b. Environmental Education i. Implement, as feasible, the coordinated environmental education program as developed in year one of the SARA/SARF Action Plan

ii. Coordinated environmental education program still under development

c. Tours i. Continue tour coordination as defined in year one of the SARA/SARF Action Plan


i. Implement, as feasible, the lower basin events and environmental education implementation plan as developed in year one of the SARA/SARF Action Plan

e. Newsletters

i. SARA twice per year to provide space for SARF in River Reach 1. SARA offered SARF a ½ page article in the Fall 2016 River Reach 2. SARA offered SARF ½ page article in Spring 2017 River Reach

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RESOLUTION NO. R-1511

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN ANTONIO

RIVER AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYS’s ENVIRONMENTAL

EDUCATION MODEL GRANTS; AUTHORIZING CARRIE MERSON,

EDUCATION SPECIALIST, TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE SAN ANTONIO

RIVER AUTHORITY IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE

APPLICATION.

WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency solicited for applications towards grants

that “…increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and

provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed

environmental decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment.”; and

WHEREAS, the San Antonio River Authority is passionately committed to the preservation,

protection and sustainability of the San Antonio River Watershed and working with our

partners to pioneer innovative solutions to sustain and enrich the lives of the people in

the communities we serve; and

WHEREAS, the Edwards Aquifer Authority is committed to the preservation and protection

of the Edwards Aquifer groundwater resource; and

WHEREAS, Project WET, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organization has created one of the most

extensive sets of water resource education in the world that increases environmental

literacy and action through nationally reviewed classroom curriculum and activities.

WHEREAS, the San Antonio River Authority, Edwards Aquifer Authority and Project WET

wish to partner to create and develop further educational resources that greatly improves

the relevancy of environmental education to communities in the San Antonio River

Watershed and Edwards Aquifer region in the context of protecting water as a resource;

and

WHEREAS, the San Antonio River Authority and Edwards Aquifer Authority wish to use

newly developed materials to provide educator workshops that improves educator

environmental literacy and environmental education best practices in the context of

water resources; and

WHEREAS, the San Antonio River Authority and Edwards Aquifer Authority wish to

provide relevant solutions and service-learning opportunities by granting districts the

monetary and expert resources to build rain gardens on school campuses.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RIVER AUTHORITY THAT: 1. That the Intergovernmental and Community Relations Department is authorized to act on behalf of the River Authority for activities related to application for and use of grant funding under Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Education Model Grants. 2. That the San Antonio River Authority will provide an in-kind match of up to $29,074.48.

PASSED AND APPROVED this the 19th

day of February, 2014.

____________________________________

SALLY BUCHANAN, Chairman

ATTEST:

_____________________________________

HECTOR R. MORALES, Secretary

DRAFT


CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY

SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY §

§

SAN ANTONIO, BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS §

I hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a duplicate original of Resolution No. R-

1511of the Board of Directors of the SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY as passed and

approved by the members of said Board at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of said

AUTHORITY held on this 19th

day of February, 2014, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, at

which a quorum was present, as shown by the Minutes of said meeting.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness my hand and the official seal of the SAN

ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY on this the 19th day of February, A.D., 2014, in San Antonio,

Bexar County, Texas.

___________________________________

HECTOR R. MORALES, Secretary

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1. Vision

Leaders in Watershed Solutions

2. Core Values 3. Purpose/

Mission 4. Strategic Targets

(3 YRS)

5. Operational Goals FY 13-14

(1 YR)

Stewardship We are passionately committed to the preservation, protection, and sustainability of the San Antonio River Watershed.

We are committed to making the river safe, healthy, and enjoyable.

We, working with our partners, pioneer innovative solutions that sustain and enrich the lives of the people in and the economies of the communities we serve.

We are quick to respond, open to new ways of doing things, and dedicated to delivering valued public service.

We will not grow complacent, compromise our values, or lose sight of our purpose and vision.

Integrity We are accountable to the Board of Directors, citizens and stakeholders of the communities we serve, and to our partners, and entrusted to efficiently use limited public resources.

We are honest and reliable in our dealings with others.

We base our decisions on prudent financial management and sound scientific/engineering principles and practices.

We do not misrepresent facts, research, our capabilities or expertise.

Excellence We are committed to innovative, collaborative, adaptive, and strategic actions that address watershed issues and priorities.

We expect the best from ourselves, learn from our experiences, and continuously strive to advance our capabilities.

We do not make excuses or avoid responsibility for our actions.

Purpose/Mission Sustain and enrich life in the San Antonio River watershed

Markets We serve regional markets

with global impact

What Sets Us Apart Innovative, sustainable,

collaborative, and customized watershed solutions

Experts in systemic river ecology

Responsive, timely, and passionate public service

Key Performance Indicators 1. Financial Leverage Index

(Champion – Dir. of Supp. Services)

2. Project Leverage Index (Champion – Dir. of Supp. Services)

3. River Health Index (Champions –Graham, Raabe)

Key Thrusts 1. Generate lasting and recognized

improvements to the health and safety of the San Antonio River watershed. (Champions – Scott, Raabe)

2. Enhance community appreciation for and access to the San Antonio River and its tributaries. (Champion - Chisholm)

3. Strengthen, develop and anticipate expertise at all levels and build employee dedication to our vision and values. (Champions – Knott, Graham)

4. Explore, diversify and leverage funding sources. (Champion - Dir. of Supp. Services)

5. Influence, through our expertise, sustainable watershed solutions by balancing the environmental, economic and quality of life needs of our communities. (Champions – Graham, Knott)

6. Expand public and private partnerships. (Champions – Scott, Chisholm)

Strategic Opportunities Development

1. Generate funding and community support for the implementation of Nature-Based Park Resources Plan. (Scott, Schauer)

2. Expand our stormwater role. (Graham, Scott)

3. Elevate stature of watershed master plans to maximize their utilization. (Graham, Persyn)

4. Undertake efforts that support the successful implementation of the Whooping Crane Recovery Plan and develop the critical scientific knowledge to support stewardship of the Golden Orb Mussel in the San Antonio River basin. (Raabe, Reeves)

5. Develop and implement strategies to reduce the impact of our healthcare plan on our budget. (Knott, Munoz)

Key Initiatives WATERSHED SUSTAINABILITY, APPRECIATION,

& ACCESS 1. Expand our role in the implementation of sustainable land use and stormwater best management practices in the San Antonio metropolitan area. (Champions – Graham, Bishop, Kaul)

2. Implement strategies that support environmental flows through the EDYS model in San Antonio Bay, and San Antonio River riparian corridor and work identified in the GSA BBASC Work Plan. (Champions – Raabe, Reeves)

3. Execute implementation strategies identified in the Nature-Based Park Resources Plan update, with a priority on our park projects. (Champions – Chisholm, Hansen, Sanchez)

4. Implement targeted intergovernmental and educational outreach efforts in downstream counties. (Champions - Scott, Schauer)

5. Increase awareness and strengthen community resilience to flood hazards. (Champions – Raabe, Bryant)

EMPLOYEE EXPERTISE & INFLUENCE

6. Expand our technical capabilities and expertise by implementing techniques for non-ambient water quality monitoring. (Champions – Raabe, Reeves)

7. Expand data gathering monitoring and modeling expertise and quantify BMP benefits and O&M strategies for stormwater management. (Champions – Graham, Bishop, Kaul)

8. Optimize adaptive management strategies for the successful O&M of the SARIP. (Champions – Chisholm, Hansen)

9. Develop an HR plan. (Champions – Knott, Munoz)

PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

10. Secure funding and advance the implementation of the Westside Creeks restoration projects. (Champions – Scott, Farias)

11. Implement the Bexar Regional Watershed Management strategic plan and continue to host Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad watershed summits. (Champions - Raabe, Persyn)

DIVERSIFY/LEVERAGE FUNDING

12. Prepare a revenue gap analysis and develop an action plan to address the identified gaps. (Champions – Dir. of Supp. Services, Huber) 13. Develop an action plan to encourage the growth of our Utilities and add 150 connections within our wastewater service areas and secure and implement a contract for the Joint Base San Antonio wastewater utility contract. (Champions – Chisholm, Gomez)

14. Develop and implement a plan to ensure the vitality of our group insurance health plan. (Champions – Knott, Munoz)

October 2013

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Fiscal Year 2013/14 Sponsorships

For the period Sept. 2013 – Jan. 2014

Month Recipient and/or Event Sponsorship Amount or Service

September Brackenridge Park Conservancy 2013 BioDiversity Study

Greater Chamber of Commerce Joe Straus Luncheon

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Wildlife Festival

Greater Chamber of Commerce State of the County 2013

November South San Antonio Breakfast with the Mayor

Hispanic Heritage Center of Tx. Legacy South Luncheon

Los Compadres Make it your Mission

December Wilson County Waste Collection Event

Witte Museum Roots in the River/Lackland Elementary

January Witte Museum Roots in the River/LaVernia Intermediate

Goliad County Chamber of Commerce Wild about Goliad Banquet

SA 2030 District Sponsorship

Goliad County Waste Collection Event

Kenedy Rotary Club Miss Karnes County Pageant scholarships

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IGCR Budget and Communications Plan

Submitted By: Steven Schauer

Division: Intergovernmental and Comm Relations

CAPTION

PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FISCAL

YEAR 2014 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY AND THE PROPOSED CHANGES FOR FISCAL YEAR

2015

Presenter

Steven Schauer, Gloria Rodriguez, Brian Mast and Carrie MersonEstimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes

Staff will highlight for the Communications Committee some of the outreach activities being conducted

in fiscal year 2013/14. Staff will also highlight some additional communication activities and the

corresponding proposed department budget for fiscal year 2014/15.

Staff will seek guidance and support for the proposed department budget and outlined communications

plan through a committee motion crafted, as necessary, following the presentation.

Funding to accomplish the current fiscal year 2013/14 activities is included in the current budget.

Recommendation

Motion to be crafted after discussion, as necessary.

Discussion

Attachments

No file(s) attached.




Get Outdoors Recap

Submitted By: Steven Schauer


CAPTION

BRIEFING REGARDING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND SAN ANTONIO RIVER

AUTHORITY’S 2014 GET OUTDOORS! EVENT

Presenter

Darlene DorseyEstimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes

The 6th Annual Get Outdoors! event was held on March 1, 2014, at Mission San Jose. The San Antonio

River Authority (SARA) and the National Park Service (NPS) co-hosted the event which is aimed at

educating children and their families about outdoor recreation and living a healthy and sustainable

lifestyle.

Attendance at this year's event was approximately 2,500. There were more than 50 vendors providing

educational information and giveaways. NPS donated "explorer" packs for the first 1,500 kids and SARA

gave out reusable bags along with Creek Books and information about how to become a Watershed Wise

Warrior. This year HEB was a sponsor providing drinking water for the event and a $2,500 cash donation.

Funding to plan and implement Get Outdoors! is included in the current year's budget.

Discussion

Attachments





San Antonio River Film Festival

Submitted By: Yviand Serbones

Division: Intergovernmental and Comm Relations Department: Community Relations

CAPTION

BRIEFING REGARDING THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY'S FILM FESTIVAL

Presenter

Yviand SerbonesEstimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes

Presentation regarding the creation of a free film festival for the general public by SARA. Presenter will

discuss the film festival's purpose, logistics and partnership with Wild & Scenic Film Festival.

Funding for this film festival activity is incorporated in the current year's budget.

Discussion

Attachments





Sponsorships and Media Coverage

Submitted For: Gloria Rodriguez Submitted By: Linda Whitaker


CAPTION

PRESENTATION OF SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY SPONSORSHIPS AND MEDIA

COVERAGE

Presenter

Gloria RodriguezEstimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes

Attached for the Committee's review is the Intergovernmental and Community Relations list of sponsorships for February 2014 through March 2014. During the meeting, staff also will provide an

update on recent media coverage related to the San Antonio River Authority.

Funding to support these activities was budgeted.

Discussion

Attachments

Sponsorship Table

Fiscal Year 2013/14 Sponsorships

For the period Feb. 2014 –March 2014

Month Recipient and/or Event Sponsorship Amount or Service

February Solar San Antonio Bill Sinkin Tribute

West SA Chamber of Commerce 2014 City Council Breakfast Series

Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women International Women’s Day Event

Southwest Stream Restoration Conference Sponsorship registration

South SA Chamber of Commerce City View luncheon – Nelson Wolff

SA Chamber of Commerce State of the City

San Antonio Conservation Society 2014 Historic Preservation Awards

Wilson County HHW Collection Event

March Middle Rio Grande Development Foundation 3rd

Annual Conference Eagle Ford Consortium

North SA Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Vision for San Antonio

Centro San Antonio Downtown’s Best Awards Luncheon

SA Chamber of Commerce Briefing and Reception with TWDB Chairman

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Lone Star Land Steward Awards

Cesar E. Chavez Legacy & Educational Foundation Scholarship Gala Awards Dinner, Program & Dance

San Antonio Area Foundation The Randy Murdoch Area Foundation

Green Spaces Alliance SicloVerde

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2nd

Annual State of the Center City Luncheon

West SA Chamber of Commerce 2014 State of the District

Women’s Transportation Seminar 4th Annual Awards Dinner




WSC Projects Briefing

Submitted For: Rudy Farias Submitted By: Linda Whitaker

Division: Operations

CAPTION

STATUS REPORT ON THE WESTSIDE CREEKS RESTORATION PROJECTS

Presenter

Rudy R. FariasEstimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes

During the meeting, staff will provide an update on the following topics:

United States Army Corps of Engineers Feasibility Study;

Elmendorf Lake Park and Linear Creekway Trails;

San Pedro Creek Design; and

Westside Creeks Restoration Oversight Committee Workshop.

Funding to support these activities was budgeted.

Discussion

Vote

Attachments


Communications Committee Individual Items 13. - 15.

Date: 04/09/2014

GM’s Report / Items for Future Consideration / Next Meeting Date



13.

CAPTION

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING:




MEMBERS

Presenter

Suzanne B. Scott Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes

Discussion

14.

CAPTION

ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

Presenter

Ms. Baiamonte, Committee Chair Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes

Discussion

15.

CAPTION

NEXT MEETING DATE

Presenter

Ms. Baiamonte, Committee Chair Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes

Unless otherwise decided by the Committee, the next Communications Committee meeting will be

Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.

Discussion

Communications Committee Item #: 16.

Date: 04/09/2014

Adjourn



CAPTION

ADJOURN

Presenter

Ms. Baiamonte, Committee Chair

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