State of the City 2025 Presentation by brownwoodtexas

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

MAYOR STEPHEN HAYNES

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17TH | BROWNWOOD EVENT CENTER

CITY COUNCIL & CITY STAFF

The council's purpose is to represent the interests of the people and ensure the city is run efficiently.

CITY STAFF

Emily Crawford

City Manager

Marshal McIntosh

Deputy City Manager

Ray Tipton

Division Director of Economic

Development & Tourism

Jill Ruder

Executive Administrator

Christi Wynn

City Secretary

Dana Sons

Information Technology Director

Chief Ed Kading

Police Chief

Chief Eric Hicks Fire Chief

Henry Wied

Division Director of Public Works

Lisa Dick Health Administrator

Melanie Larose

Finance Director

Leah Thomas Chief Accountant

Ashley Jaynes

Communications Manager

Jarvis Green

Digital Media Specialist

Jolyn Knight

Visitor Services Manager

Tim Murray

Director of Planning & Development

Roland Soto

Director Parks & Recreation and Community Facilities

Deborah Childs

GM Brownwood Event Center

Robert Anders

Sports & Events Coordinator

Lisa Collins

Administrative Assistant Parks & Recreation/ Community Facilities

Pat Chesser

City Attorney

Katherine Brooks

Legal Assistant

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

An economic indicator is a piece of economic data that is used by analysts to interpret current or future investment possibilities. These indicators also help to judge the overall health of an economy.

SALES TAX

City of Brownwood & BMDD

$7,128,525 $2,326,706

CITY OF BROWNWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The City of Brownwood receives 1.5% of the 2% local sales tax for the city budget.

The Brownwood Municipal Development District receives .5% of the 2% local sales tax for economic development.

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UNEMPLOYMENT

Building Improvement Incentive Program

The purpose of the Building Improvement Incentive Program is to provide an incentive to business and/or property owners to encourage renovation and rehabilitation of commercial buildings in the City of Brownwood. Funding for up to $25,000 in a matching grant for the program is provided by the Brownwood Municipal Development District (BMDD).

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$7,151,211

Baked Artisan Goods Renovated Facade of 209 Fisk 1017 Austin Ave.

DOWNTOWN PROGRESS

PureFitness Opening

Expansion of Baked Artisan Goods*

Expansion of Pioneer Taphouse

Providencia Opening*

Copper Brand Boutique Opening

On Time Cigar Lounge Opening

Kinzaap Thai Restaurant Opening

Elite Avenue Boutique Opening

Rocking Oak Woodworks*

*Utilized BIIP program

BUILDING VALUATION

Annual building valuation is tracked by the City of Brownwood Development Services Department and represents, residential, commercial, and infastructure construction inside the City limits.

In 2024, the City of Brownwood Annual Building Valuation totaled an all time high of $47,550,967.

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HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD

Total Capital Improvement Investment of over $ 10,000,000

$ 4,500,000 | Renovation of Hendrick Walker Cancer Center and installation of new Linear Accelerator

$ 2,500,000 | Renovation of Imaging Department and installation of new MRI Machine

$ 2,200,000 | Renovation of OR Suite and addition of da Vinci Minimally Invasive Surgical Robot

$500,000 | Renovation of Emergency Department adding 3 additional patient rooms and a procedural room

$300,000 | Renovation of hospital second floor adding 6 Pediatric rooms, 10 additional Medical Surgical patient rooms and two Inpatient Dialysis bays

249 new jobs created, including 19 Providers, for an economic impact of $23,700,000

HOWARD PAYNE UNIVERSITY

Total capital improvement investment of over $6,500,000

$4,000,000 | Completion of the renovation to Veda Hodge Hall

$1,500,000 | Completion of the Ben & Bertha Mieth Pavilion

$564,000 | Installation of lights for Don Shepherd Park

$300,000 | Construction of the Woody & Miki Martin Sand Volleyball Complex

$150,000 | Classroom & lab enhancements

BROWNWOOD ISD BOND

The $59,950,000 voter approved bond, made up of three propositions, will fund districtwide improvements, including but not limited to, Safety and Security Upgrades, ADA/Code Improvements, and a Multi-Purpose Indoor Student Activity Center.

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In Progress | Multipurpose Ac

In Progress | Baseball and Sof

In Progress | Middle School L

Completed | Coggin Auditoriu

Completed | Tennis Courts

On going | Safety and Securit

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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Residential development continues to be a priority for the City of Brownwood seeking opportunities for new multi-family and single family homes.

INDIAN CREEK COMMUNITY PHASE II COMPLETED

112 Units

$9M Investment

Mixed Residential of both single and two story units Additional acreage for future expansions

BUILD OUT OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES

South Hampton Phase II buildout of residential homes on Brooks Lane

Available lots on Duckhorn Town Ranch

Identifying infill lot opportunities utilizing existing infrastructure

Multiple new housing developments to be announced

REAL ESTATE STATS

APA STATEWIDE PLANNING AWARD

The City of Brownwood Downtown Plan has been recognized with the Gold Award in the Economic Development Planning category of the 2024 Texas Planning Awards, presented by the American Planning Association - Texas Chapter.

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding planning achievements across the state of Texas. The Brownwood Downtown Plan, a collaborative effort between the City, community stakeholders, and Freese and Nichols, outlines a comprehensive vision for further revitalizing the city’s historic 102 block downtown. The plan focuses on strategies to attract new businesses, emphasizing public realm elements such as streetscape design, civic spaces, and sidewalk activation to create a vibrant destination for residents and visitors.

IDENTIFIED CATALYST PROJECTS IN DOWNTOWN PLAN

FISK STREETSCAPING

BAKER

STREETSCAPING

ART PARK

SILO PROMENADE AND COURTYARD

CITY HALL

RAILYARD PARK

IDENTIFIED CATALYST PROJECTS IN DOWNTOWN PLAN

DOWNTOWN PLAN PHASE I PROJECTS

FISK

STREETSCAPING

BAKER

STREETSCAPING ART PARK

SILO PROMENADE AND COURTYARD

FISK STREETSCAPING

BAKER STREETSCAPING

ART PARK

SILO COURTYARD AND PROMENADE

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

ADOPTION OF PLAN | SPRING 2024

PHASE I PROJECTS IDENTIFIED | FALL 2024

ENGINEERING & DESIGN | JAN 2025 - OCT 2026

BIDDING PHASE | NOVEMBER 2026

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS | JANUARY 2027

PARK & FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

The City of Brownwood continues to invests in its park system and facilities to better serve the public and elevate the quality of life for residents and experience for visitors.

PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ARC

ALLCORN PARK PLAYSCAPE

New playscape has been installed and will be ADA accessible when sidewalks and ramps are complete. Allcorn is a 9.34 acre park at the corner of 4th Street and Indian Creek Drive. In collaboration with the ARC, the park was designed with inclusivity in mind and will be Brownwood's first all-inclusive playscape.

COGGIN PARK PHASE II

$330,000 | The City of Brownwood and the BMDD have approved moving forward with Phase II improvements at Coggin Park which will include a new double basketball court and extension of the walking trail. Timeline of completion is fall of 2025.

RIVERSIDE PARK PHASE I

Phase I Improvements: $3,113,912 | Primary Funding Source: Federal American Rescue Plan Allocation

Phase I improvements prioritize infrastructure and include the demolition of existing roadways, reconstruction of new asphalt roadways, 180+ designated parking spaces, new road ribbon curbing, fencing, electrical, lighting improvements, landscaping, a new modern pavilion, expanded patio of pavilion with string lighting, food truck hookups, entrance signage, and sidewalk improvements.

RIVERSIDE PARK PHASE II

Phase II Improvements: $1,500,000 | Primary Funding Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Recreation Grant

Phase II improvements proposed to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department prioritize recreation and amenities. The grant includes proposed improvements of native landscaping, additional site amenities, a playground with inclusive elements, paved trail improvements, river view picnic facilities, signage, a rain collection system for the pavilion, restroom improvements, sand volleyball court improvements, public art, and additional lighting. Additional project scope elements focused on recreation amenities will be added.

BENNIE HOUSTON CENTER RENOVATION

Texas Parks and Wildlife to award City of Brownwood $1,500,000 matching grant in March. Largest grant to date received from TPWD.

$3,000,000 | Primary Funding Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Indoor Recreation Grant

The City of Brownwood has submitted a $1,500,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Indoor Recreation Grant for the renovation of the Bennie Houston Recreation Center. The City is currently in a conceptual design phase with BSW Architects.

Proposed improvements include maximizing existing floor plan allowing for a larger reception hall and lobby. Kitchen with serving bar, and prep tables. A multi-purpose room for study/tutoring or a classroom/game room. New ADA restrooms facilities, and staff office.

BENNIE HOUSTON CENTER RENOVATION

BROWNWOOD REGIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS

Improvements at the airport included the renovation of the terminal building's bathrooms, kitchen, and front office, along with the construction of a new, larger pilot’s lounge. Additionally, the 20-year-old Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS) was replaced, ensuring that critical weather data needed by pilots is accurate and reliable 24/7.