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Department: Special Projects
Director: Peter Braster, Director of Special Projects
Agenda Item: Interurban Railway Museum Contract
Recommended Action: Approval of Contract/Agreement
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Item Summary
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To approve a contract by and between the City of Plano and the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc. for the operation, management, and curatorial services of the Interurban Railway Museum in an annual amount not to exceed $166,295 for an initial term of one (1) year with up to ten (10) automatic one-year renewals; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
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Background
The City owns the Interurban Railway Museum, a historic railway building and railcar located in Haggard Park on East 15th Street. The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc. (PCHP) currently manages the Museum and provides curatorial services for the City. This contract continues that partnership under updated terms.
Under the contract, PCHP will staff and operate the Museum a minimum of 20 hours per week, at least three (3) days per week, on hours set jointly with the City. PCHP will conduct public tours and programs on Plano history, manage and document the collection, evaluate donations, maintain digital archives, and assist researchers. All non-monetary donations accepted into the collection become City property. The City will continue to provide utilities, maintenance, custodial service, security, phones, internet, and computers with technical support.
Compensation has two parts:
PCHP will receive up to $145,000 per year in hotel occupancy tax revenue for operation and management, contingent on continued compliance with the Heritage Preservation Grant Program requirements and Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code. The $145,000 has already been approved by City Council as part of the budget process for 2026-2027 fiscal year.
PCHP will also receive up to $21,295 per year for curatorial services, which cover supplies, equipment...
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