26-2493: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the City Clerk and the Austin Rosewood Community Development Corporation to develop an ordinance that creates a City advisory board for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex.

Description

Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to work with the City Clerk and the Austin Rosewood Community Development Corporation to develop an ordinance that creates a City advisory board for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex.

Summary

The City of Austin has proposed a resolution to transition the oversight of the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex from the Austin Rosewood Community Development Corporation (ARCDC) to a City advisory board. This change follows the ARCDC Board's decision not to renew its management contract beyond October 2025, opting instead for direct City stewardship over day-to-day operations. The advisory board aims to ensure continued community involvement in the Millennium’s programming, budget, and cultural stewardship, while having no authority over staff management. The City Manager is tasked with creating recommendations for this advisory board, which will be presented to the City Council within 60 days. This effort is significant as it aims to enhance civic engagement and align operational responsibilities with City governance.