Additional Services to be Completed within the Current Fiscal Year. In addition to the Core Services listed above, the Contractor shall complete the following activities in advancing the board-adopted Economic Transformation Strategies: walkability between different areas of the district. Revitalization efforts will include public and private properties, buildings, streets, alleyways, and pedestrian areas. 1. Implement at least one annual physical improvement activities and/or installation of amenities that support the Downtown Taos Walkability Initiative such as: ● Physical improvements to alleyways and areas prioritized in Strong at Heart report that enhance walkability and/or establish the framework for a district wide network of bike paths. ● Identify priority areas ● Identify/acquire resources for improvements (1-3 grants) ● Assemble and manage a volunteer team to implement the project tasks ● Incorporate pop-up park elements/structures ● Identify and implement small scale alleyway/walkability activations 2. Implement no less than two scale physical improvements/beautification that may include: ● Plan, acquire funding for, and implement benches and trash receptacle project ● Plan, acquire funding for, and support the installation of crosswalk art and mural projects ● Coordinate with artists and/or volunteer teams for installations, project implementation ● Plan and coordinate bi-annual district cleanup activities 3. Continue to offer smaller just in time projects in partnership with businesses and funders: ● Yuletide activities ● Streetscape improvements ● Pop-up activities 4. Coordinate with the TOT to develop/implement public infrastructure or other special projects that align with MainStreet’s strategies. Identify a public infrastructure project in the District for joint application for MainStreet Capital Outlay funds. 5. Coordinate with the TOT on the development of the MRA and Downtown Master Plan. 6. Work with at least 2 property owners to explore building rehabilitation or redevelopment efforts. 7. Establish a comprehensive façade improvement program. Beginning in 2022, implement at least 1 facade improvement projects on district properties each year: ● Develop an application, review, prioritization, and selection process for property owners that wish to be considered for façade squad projects ● Identify/acquire resources for improvements ● Work with selected property owners to negotiate matching fund or in-kind supports for project implementation ● Assemble and manage a volunteer team to implement the project tasks Support an appropriate mix of retail, restaurants, entertainment, and housing in the district. Tasks to be completed in FY23: Establish a comprehensive business support, retention, and recruitment program in the district that encompasses: 1. Convening monthly meetings of the TMS Merchant Advisor group for the purpose of identifying needs and priorities of existing businesses and prioritizing projects and solutions to support business retention and recruitment. ● Conduct an annual business needs surveys and ongoing outreach activities ● Implement a plan for building stronger relationships with businesses in the district 2. Continue collecting data to inform our economic revitalization work ● Maintain/update property inventory and business directory for district ● Plot data on multi-layered map 3. Develop an economic vitality program aimed at business retention and recruitment. 4. Engage partners to advocate for projects and policies that support business development and economic diversification, including benefits/challenges of recreational cannabis sales in the district. 5. Engage local, county, and state policymakers to advocate for businesses incentives and resources to support small businesses. 6. Compile and disseminate information to district businesses with respect to funding and training resources to help stabilize operations and safely adapt to current climate. 7. Develop construction mitigation strategies in coordination with NMDOT and TOT to mitigate the impacts of the NM 68-64 Roadway Project on local businesses: • Amplify NMDOT communications and provide ongoing updates on road improvements that affect flow or pedestrians or may impede access to businesses. • Work with local business and property owners to identify and implement proactive mitigation strategies in order to facilitate alternative access to local businesses. • Organize public information sessions to communicate construction mitigation measures, strategies and best practices. 8. Implement 1-3 events/activities annually that bring people to district businesses (Small Business Saturday, First Fridays, Dancing in the Plaza.) ● Explore ways to connect brick and mortar businesses to farmers market, summer concert series, and other events and activities in district 1. Implement the fundraising plan to meet operational and project needs: ● Create timeline for development goals ● Ensure 100% board participation in potential fundraising activities ● Develop resources to maintain/grow staff including potential contractors 2. Prepare budget projections to delineate financial needs and fundraising goals 3. Develop grant application boilerplate language 1. Implement communication plan ● Weekly social media ● Quarterly newsletter ● Radio interviews ● Newspaper op-eds and press releases on programs ● Presentations to stakeholders, volunteers, and community ● Clearly communicate our vision, strategies, projects, and programs to the community 2. Develop a marketing plan for the district and district businesses ● Identify and coordinate with other marketing efforts ● Encourage the use of the existing community calendar ● Disseminate communications and marketing products that leverage existing downtown events for the benefit of the businesses 3. Continue to build networks and partnerships to support operations and district revitalization projects.
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Additional Services to be Completed within the Current Fiscal Year. In addition to the Core Services listed above, the Contractor shall complete the following activities in advancing the board-adopted Economic Transformation Strategies: walkability between different areas of the district. Revitalization efforts will include public and private properties, buildings, streets, alleyways, and pedestrian areas.:
1. Implement at least one annual physical improvement activities and/or activity or installation of amenities that support the Downtown Taos Walkability Initiative such as: ● Physical improvements to alleyways and areas prioritized in Strong at Heart report that enhance walkability and/or establish support the framework for a development district wide network of bike paths. ● paths and incorporate the pop-up park elements/structures: • Identify priority areas ● alley • Identify/acquire resources for improvements (1-3 grants) ● • Assemble and manage a volunteer team to implement the project tasks ● Incorporate pop-up park elements/structures ● Identify and implement small scale alleyway/walkability activationstasks
2. Implement no less than at least two small-scale physical improvementsimprovement/beautification project that may include: ● Plan, acquire funding for, and implement • Installation of benches and trash receptacle project ● Plan, acquire funding for, and support the installation receptacles • Installation of crosswalk art and mural projects ● Coordinate with artists and/or volunteer teams for installations, • Installation Farolitos in the district during the holiday season • Traffic light utility box painting project implementation ● Plan supported by NM Clean and coordinate bi-annual district cleanup activitiesBeautiful Grant
3. Continue to offer smaller just in time projects in partnership with businesses and funders: ● Yuletide activities ● Streetscape improvements ● Pop-up activities
4. Coordinate with the TOT Town of Taos to develop/implement public infrastructure or other special projects that align with MainStreet’s strategies. Identify a public infrastructure project in the District Explore options for joint application for to acquire MainStreet Capital Outlay funds.
5. Coordinate with the TOT on the development of the MRA and Downtown Master Plan.
64. Work with at least 2 two (2) property owners to explore building rehabilitation or redevelopment effortsefforts to prioritize for FY23.
75. Establish a comprehensive façade improvement program. Beginning in 2022, implement Implement at least 1 one (1) facade improvement projects on a district properties each yearproperty: ● • Develop an application, review, prioritization, and selection process for property owners that wish to be considered for façade squad projects ● • Identify/acquire resources for improvements ● • Work with selected property owners to negotiate matching fund or in-kind supports for project implementation ● • Assemble and manage a volunteer team to implement the project tasks Support an appropriate mix of retail, restaurants, entertainment, and housing in the district. Tasks to be completed in FY23: Establish a comprehensive business support, retention, and recruitment program in the district that encompasses:tasks
1. Convening monthly meetings of the TMS Merchant Advisor group Merchants Advisory Council for the purpose of identifying needs and priorities of existing businesses and prioritizing projects and solutions to support business retention and recruitment.
2. ● Conduct an annual business needs surveys and ongoing outreach activities ● Implement a plan for building stronger relationships with businesses in the district
2. Continue collecting data to inform our economic revitalization work ● Maintain/update property inventory and business directory for district ● Plot data on multi-layered map
3. Develop an economic vitality program aimed at business retention and recruitmentactivities.
4. Engage partners to advocate for projects and policies that support business development and economic diversification, including benefits/challenges of recreational cannabis sales in the district.
5. Engage local, county, and state policymakers to advocate for businesses incentives and resources to support small businesses.
6. Compile and disseminate information to district businesses with respect to funding and training resources to help stabilize operations and safely adapt to current climate.
7. Develop construction mitigation strategies in coordination with NMDOT and TOT to mitigate the impacts of the NM 68-64 Roadway Project on local businesses: • Amplify NMDOT communications and provide ongoing updates on road improvements that affect flow or pedestrians or may impede access to businesses. • Work with local business and property owners to identify and implement proactive mitigation strategies in order to facilitate alternative access to local businesses. • Organize public information sessions to communicate construction mitigation measures, strategies and best practices.
8. Implement 1-3 events/activities annually that bring people to district businesses (Small Business Saturday, First Fridays, Dancing in the Plaza.) ● Explore ways to connect brick and mortar businesses to farmers market, summer concert series, and other events and activities in district
1. Implement the fundraising plan to meet operational and project needs: ● Create timeline for development goals ● Ensure 100% board participation in potential fundraising activities ● Develop resources to maintain/grow staff including potential contractors
2. Prepare budget projections to delineate financial needs and fundraising goals
3. Develop grant application boilerplate language
1. Implement communication plan ● Weekly social media ● Quarterly newsletter ● Radio interviews ● Newspaper op-eds and press releases on programs ● Presentations to stakeholders, volunteers, and community ● Clearly communicate our vision, strategies, projects, and programs to the community
2. Develop a marketing plan for the district and district businesses ● Identify and coordinate with other marketing efforts ● Encourage the use of the existing community calendar ● Disseminate communications and marketing products that leverage existing downtown events for the benefit of the businesses
3. Continue to build networks and partnerships to support operations and district revitalization projects.
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Samples: Professional Services Agreement
Additional Services to be Completed within the Current Fiscal Year. In addition to the Core Services listed above, the Contractor shall complete the following activities in advancing the board-adopted Economic Transformation Strategies: walkability between different areas of the district. Revitalization efforts will include public and private properties, buildings, streets, alleyways, and pedestrian areas.
1. Implement at least one annual physical improvement activities and/or Facilitate Implementation Phases 1 and 2 of the Wayfinding Plan ● Secure and approve proofs from contactor ● Coordinate shipping of signage and materials ● Coordinate installation efforts with contractor and Town of amenities that support the Downtown Taos Walkability Initiative such as: ● Physical improvements to alleyways and areas prioritized in Strong at Heart report that enhance walkability and/or establish the framework for a district wide network Continue developing subsequent phases of bike paths. ● Identify priority areas ● Identify/acquire resources for improvements (1-3 grants) ● Assemble and manage a volunteer team to implement the project tasks ● Incorporate pop-up park elements/structures ● Identify and implement small scale alleyway/walkability activationsWayfinding Plan
2. Implement no less than two scale physical improvements/beautification that may include: Work toward adoption of MRA Plan and key immediate actions ● Plan, acquire funding for, Coordinate final working sessions with relevant staff and implement benches and trash receptacle project leadership for final draft of plan ● Plan, acquire funding for, and support the installation of crosswalk art and mural projects Present Plan to Council with consultants for formal adoption ● Coordinate with artists and/or volunteer teams for installations, project implementation ● Plan and coordinate bi-annual district cleanup activitiesTown of Taos on immediate action items once plan is adopted
3. Continue Re-submit application for NMMS Capital Outlay Funds for a consultant to offer smaller just in time projects in partnership conduct a community-based design, planning, and engineering process, and develop construction ready documents to create a shovel ready project for current Capital Outlay request. ● Coordinate with businesses NMMS to reallocate current request ● Work closely with planning consultant to develop plan for Capital Outlay Project based on walkability, connectivity, pedestrian and funders: ● Yuletide activities ● Streetscape improvements ● Pop-up activitiespublic safety
4. Coordinate Continue to work with the TOT partners including The Xxxxxxx Museum and Twirl to develop/implement public infrastructure or other special projects that align with MainStreet’s strategies. Identify a public infrastructure project in the District facilitate technical assistance for joint application for MainStreet Capital Outlay fundstheir revitalization projects.
5. Coordinate with the TOT on the development of the MRA and Downtown Master Plan.
6. Work with at least 2 property owners to explore building rehabilitation or redevelopment efforts.
7. Establish a comprehensive façade improvement program. Beginning in 2022, implement at least 1 facade improvement projects project in partnership with a district property owner ● Based on district properties each year: ● Develop an our application, review, prioritizationprioritize, and selection process select property owner for property owners that wish to be considered for façade squad projects facade improvement project ● Identify/acquire resources for improvements ● Work with selected property owners owner to negotiate matching fund or in-kind supports for project implementation ● Assemble and manage Work with property owner to coordinate a volunteer team to implement the project tasks Support an appropriate mix tasks
6. Convene no less than two (2) community engagement sessions focused on engaging multi-generational residents to identify their perspectives and priorities to help develop future projects in advancement of retail, restaurants, entertainment, and housing in the district. Tasks to be completed in FY23: Establish a comprehensive business support, retention, and recruitment program in the district that encompasses:this Transformation Strategy.
1. Engage partners to advocate for projects and policies that support business development and economic diversification, particularly within the creative economy.
2. Convening monthly meetings of the TMS Merchant Advisor group for the purpose of identifying needs and priorities of existing businesses and prioritizing projects and solutions to support business retention and recruitment. ● Conduct an annual business needs surveys and ongoing outreach activities ● Implement a plan for building stronger relationships with businesses in the district
2. Continue collecting data to inform our economic revitalization work ● Maintain/update property inventory and business directory for district ● Plot data on multi-layered map.
3. Develop an Engage partners to further plan and develop plans for a “Business Resource and Innovation Center” (BRIC) to house economic vitality program aimed at development and business retention support organizations and recruitment.streamline processes for starting or expanding a “creative economy” business or seeking business resources in Taos County. ○ Secure technical assistance for MOU development and general operating agreement ○ Provide Organizational Capacity and fiscal partnership for the operation of the BRIC
4. Engage partners to advocate for projects and policies the Town of Taos in developing adaptive reuse purposes of town properties that support business development vibrant, civic space and economic diversification, including benefits/challenges of recreational cannabis sales generate resident demand and visitorship in the Plaza district.
5. Engage local, county, and state policymakers to advocate for businesses incentives and resources to support small businesses.
6. Compile and disseminate information to district businesses with respect to funding and training resources to help stabilize operations and safely adapt to current climateresources.
7. Develop construction mitigation strategies in coordination with NMDOT and TOT to mitigate the impacts of the NM 68-64 Roadway Project on local businesses: • Amplify NMDOT communications and provide ongoing updates on road improvements that affect flow or pedestrians or may impede access to businesses. • Work with local business and property owners to identify and implement proactive mitigation strategies in order to facilitate alternative access to local businesses. • Organize public information sessions to communicate construction mitigation measures, strategies and best practices.
8. Implement 1-3 events/activities annually that bring people to district businesses (Small Business Saturday, First Fridays, Dancing in the Plaza.) ● Explore ways to connect brick and mortar businesses to farmers market, summer concert series, and other events and activities in district
1. Implement the fundraising plan to meet operational and project needs: ● Create timeline for development goals ● Ensure 100% board participation in potential fundraising activities ● Develop resources to maintain/grow staff including potential contractors
2. Prepare budget projections to delineate financial needs and fundraising Help advance goals
3. Develop grant application boilerplate language
1. Implement communication plan ● Weekly social media ● Quarterly newsletter ● Radio interviews ● Newspaper op-eds and press releases on programs ● Presentations to stakeholders, volunteers, and community ● Clearly communicate our vision, strategies, projects, and programs initiatives in the Destination Stewardship Plan by organizing key stakeholders and providing organizational support such as: ○ Serving on the interim executive committee. ○ Maintaining a key role in the Destination Stewardship Network if and when formed. ○ Provide organizational structure and partnership to government entities to coordinate the community
2funding and hiring of a “Network Manager” if appropriate. Develop a marketing plan for ○ Provide organizational structure and partnership to government entities to manage and xxxxxxx the district and district businesses ● Identify and coordinate with other marketing efforts ● Encourage the use of the existing community calendar ● Disseminate communications and marketing products that leverage existing downtown events for the benefit of the businesses
3. Continue to build networks and partnerships to support operations and district revitalization projectsfund if appropriate.
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Samples: Professional Services
Additional Services to be Completed within the Current Fiscal Year. In addition to the Core Services listed above, the Contractor shall complete the following activities in advancing the board-adopted Economic Transformation Strategies: walkability between different areas of Ensure that the district. Revitalization efforts will include public and private properties, buildings, streets, alleyways, and pedestrian areas.
1. Implement at least one annual physical improvement activities and/or installation of amenities that support the Downtown Taos Walkability Initiative such as: ● Physical improvements to alleyways and areas prioritized in Strong at Heart report that enhance walkability and/or Report is officially adopted by Town of Taos to establish the a guiding framework for a district wide network of bike paths. ● Identify priority areas ● Identify/acquire resources for catalytic projects and physical improvements (1-3 grants) ● Assemble and manage a volunteer team to implement the project tasks ● Incorporate pop-up park elements/structures ● Identify and implement small scale alleyway/walkability activations
2. Implement no less than two scale physical improvements/beautification that may include: ● Plan, acquire funding for, and implement benches and trash receptacle project ● Plan, acquire funding for, and support the installation of crosswalk art and mural projects ● Coordinate with artists and/or volunteer teams for installations, project implementation ● Plan and coordinate bi-annual district cleanup activities
3. Continue to offer smaller just in time projects in partnership with businesses and funders: ● Yuletide activities ● Streetscape improvements ● Pop-up activities
4. Coordinate with the TOT to develop/implement public infrastructure or other special projects that align with MainStreet’s strategies. Identify a public infrastructure project in the District for joint application for MainStreet Capital Outlay funds.
5. Coordinate with the TOT on the development of the MRA and Downtown Master Plan.
6District. Work with at least 2 property owners Town leadership and staff to explore building rehabilitation or redevelopment effortsfacilitate the adoption of the plan as a policy document Initiate activities related to development of physical improvement to establish: a) Bike/Hike/Walk Trail, b) Network Acequias Programs, c) Tree Canopy Replacement and d) Arts and Culture-related projects: Establish collaborations with organizations/associations to initiate development of concepts & plans to implement projects in our district. Research the policy changes (ordinances, regulations, zoning codes, etc.
7. ) that may be needed to support the implementation of physical improvement projects in the district Initiate planning to activate the Taos Plaza/County Courthouse site: Establish a comprehensive façade improvement programrelationship with Town/County officials to determine design improvements and facilities usage for the space. Beginning in 2022, implement at least 1 facade improvement projects on district properties each year: ● Develop an application, review, prioritization, Initiate coordination and selection process for property owners that wish planning activities related to be considered for façade squad projects ● Identify/acquire resources for improvements ● Work with selected property owners to negotiate matching fund or in-kind supports for project implementation ● Assemble and manage a volunteer team to implement the project tasks Support an appropriate mix of retail, restaurants, entertainment, and housing establishing Metropolitan Redevelopment Area(s) (MRA) in the district. Tasks Seek NMMS technical assistance to be completed in FY23: guide the MRA designation (district-wide or multiple site-specific MRA’s) Initiate process to establish initial MRA district designation reports In partnership with the Town of Taos, seek funding for the MRA Plan(s) Establish a comprehensive business supportFaçade Improvement program to enhance downtown properties: Work with merchant and property owner to facilitate clean up and façade enhancements Establish a Facade Squad committee Establish guidelines and application process for façade squad projects; identify candidates for projects for FY 20/21 Initiate placemaking/beautification and economic development projects that develop or enhance parklets, retentionplanters, or pop-up markets: Seek technical assistance and recruitment program funding for planning and implementation of placemaking projects and pop-up markets. As determined by receipt of funds, develop plans and implement the construction of portable parks for use during Festival Street or other public events Initiate development of the Festival Streets Initiative in alignment with the specifications of the Strong at Heart Report: Engage Town officials and other stakeholders to identify and implement small projects that support one Festival Street Seek technical assistance and planning/implementation funds for the Festival Street Initiative. Support existing events in the district that encompasses:
1district: Work with current Taos MainStreet committees to stabilize and expand the Lighting Xxxxxx project. Convening monthly meetings of Expand the TMS Merchant Advisor group Downtown/Plaza Yuletide Lighting program Initiate improvements at the Taos Center for the purpose Arts (TCA): Establish a task force to determine improvements to Lilac Garden, TCA courtyard and TCA historic buildings Seek NMMS (and other) planning technical assistance and initiate development of identifying needs an improvement plan for the TCA facility improvements Launch the Alley Network Improvement Program Research the policy changes (ordinances, regulations, zoning codes, etc.). that may be needed to support the implementation Develop project concepts/plans in alignment with the Strong at Heart Report Identify one alley/pathway for improvements Research availability of financing tools and priorities seek funds for the first set of existing alley improvements Facilitate merchant information sessions on DOT road improvements in the district: Research the impact of foot traffic and parking impact on businesses in the district; collect baseline info on current foot traffic and prioritizing projects parking patterns Coordinate with NMMS specialists guide Taos MainStreet in communications w/DOT Coordinate with district merchants to evaluate impacts of construction and identify potential solutions for mitigation Coordinate with merchants to take advantage of increased traffic from downtown events: Identify and develop plans for implementation of one event in the district. Develop a set of inter-business communication tools to support business retention and recruitment. ● success: Establish or convene merchant discussion/forums Establish business/property owner’s mixer and meet 2x /year Survey district businesses on their needs relating to business retention, success and growth: Conduct an annual business needs surveys and ongoing outreach activities ● Implement a plan for building stronger relationships quarterly visits/status check-ins with businesses in the district
2. Continue collecting data district Initiate tasks relating to inform our economic revitalization work ● Maintain/update property inventory and business directory for district ● Plot data on multi-layered map
3. Develop an economic vitality program aimed at business retention and recruitment.
4. Engage partners to advocate for projects and policies that support business development and economic diversification, including benefits/challenges reducing the number of recreational cannabis sales vacant or obsolete buildings in the district.
5. Engage local, county, : Develop a map or database of buildings in the district that need improvements Research effectiveness of Empty Storefront Ordinances in other communities; present recommendations to DTMS and state policymakers to advocate Town officials for businesses incentives action Develop short term solutions and resources to support small businesses.
6. Compile plans for implementation of improvements or remediation Develop an inventory of business and business assistance resources: Collect and disseminate information data to district existing and/or potential downtown businesses Collaborate with respect to funding and training resources to help stabilize operations and safely adapt to current climate.
7. Develop construction mitigation strategies in coordination with NMDOT and TOT to mitigate the impacts of the NM 68-64 Roadway Project on local businesses: • Amplify NMDOT communications and provide ongoing updates on road improvements that affect flow or pedestrians or may impede access to businesses. • Work with local business and property owners to identify and implement proactive mitigation strategies in order community efforts to facilitate alternative access to local businesses. • Organize public information sessions to communicate construction mitigation measures, strategies and best practices.
8. Implement 1-3 events/activities annually that bring people to district businesses (Small Business Saturday, First Fridays, Dancing the development of a common workspace in the Plaza.) ● Explore ways district Identify stakeholders and processes to connect brick and mortar businesses initiate planning tasks; convene planning activities Seek funding to farmers market, summer concert series, and other events and activities in district
1. Implement the fundraising plan to meet operational and project needs: ● Create timeline for development goals ● Ensure 100% board participation in potential fundraising activities ● Develop resources to maintain/grow staff including potential contractors
2. Prepare budget projections to delineate financial needs and fundraising goals
3. Develop grant application boilerplate language
1. Implement communication plan ● Weekly social media ● Quarterly newsletter ● Radio interviews ● Newspaper op-eds and press releases on programs ● Presentations to stakeholders, volunteers, and community ● Clearly communicate our vision, strategies, projects, and programs to the community
2. Develop conduct a marketing plan for the district and district businesses ● Identify and coordinate with other marketing efforts ● Encourage the use of the existing community calendar ● Disseminate communications and marketing products that leverage existing downtown events for the benefit of the businesses
3. Continue to build networks and partnerships to support operations and district revitalization projects.Feasibility Study
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Samples: Professional Services Agreement
