Goal #6

Convert Nance Farm into a home for the Arts in DeSoto with an associated studio space.

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1. Review the functions of the Historical Foundation and provide recommended changes to the City Council | City Manager’s Office | Start FY 2022 Q1 | Complete FY 2022 Q1

2. Update the Nance Farm Master Plan | City Manager’s Office | Start FY 2022 Q1 | Complete FY 2022 Q4

3. Develop a Nance Farm Master Plan implementation timeline | City Manager’s Office | Start FY 2022 Q3 | Complete FY 2022 Q4

4. Develop an operating plan with personnel recommendations | City Manager’s Office | Start FY 2022 Q3 | Complete FY 2022 Q4

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3rd Quarter Update
July 2022 

On July 19, staff provided an update to the City Council recommending that the Arts Commission and Historical Foundation be combined into one foundation called the DeSoto Texas Cultural Arts Foundation. The Council also discussed the bylaws and formation documents for this foundation. Staff is working to finalize these documents based on feedback received. In Q3, the City Council approved a contract with a third-party consultant to revise the Nance Farm Master Plan.  The conditions assessment has been completed and a Community Meeting to provide information to the public on the future of Nance Farm was held on July 14.

2nd Quarter Update
April 2022 

The Historical Foundation was not able to achieve a quorum to conduct business in Q2. After a presentation to the City Council, staff was directed to develop reformation options to be considered. An RFQ was issued to solicit additional responses for a firm to update the Nance Farm Master Plan to include its use as a destination for the arts in DeSoto. The action was tabled by the City Council until a meeting in May 2022.