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Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors met Nov. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (the “Authority”) convened in regular session, in person and open to the public, inside the H-Town Conference Room at the Authority’s office, located at 1221 McKinney Street, Suite 4250, Houston, TX 77010, on November 11, 2025, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of the Board, to wit:

Curtis Flowers Chair

Michele Sabino Vice Chair

Barry Mandel Secretary

Keith Hamm Treasurer

Regina Garcia Director

James Harrison Director

Kirby Liu Director

Tiko Reynolds-Hausman Director

William Taylor Director

and all of said persons were present except for Secretary Mandel, Director Harrison, and Director Reynolds-Hausman. Also attending were Allen Douglas, Executive Director (“ED”); Kris Larson, President; Jana Gunter, Director of Finance, all with the Authority; and staff members Brett DeBord, Jacque Gonzalez-Garcia, Alyssa Mason, Jamie Perkins, Albert Sanchez, and Ann Taylor, all with the Authority. Additional attendees included Clark Lord, outside counsel to the Authority; and Natalia Beard and Na Wang, both with SWA.

INTRODUCTIONS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

Chair Flowers asked for a round-room introduction of all Board members and attendees. Next, he asked if anyone wished to make a public comment. There were no public comments.

DETERMINE QUORUM; CALL TO ORDER

Chair Flowers conducted a roll call, and a quorum was established. The meeting was called to order at 12:06 PM.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

The Board considered approving the minutes of the October 14, 2025 regular joint board meetings. Chair Flowers asked the Board if they had any questions or revisions.

Hearing none, Chair Flowers called for a motion, moved by Vice Chair Sabino; seconded by Director Harrison; and the October 14, 2025, regular joint board meeting minutes were approved as presented.

FINANCE MATTERS

Check Register - October 2025

Jana Gunter was invited to provide highlights from the check register for the month ending October 31, 2025. Ms. Gunter shared a summary of October activities, then asked if there were any questions or comments. The Board had no questions or comments.

Chair Flowers entertained a motion to accept the October 2025 check register. Director Liu moved this motion, and Vice Chair Sabino seconded, and the Board accepted the October 2025 check register as presented.

DRA/TIRZ #3 FY26 BUDGET – SECOND AMENDMENT DISCUSSION + ACTION ITEM

ED Douglas opened discussion and referred to the second amended draft budget in the materials previously provided. He explained details of the amendment, then called for questions. Questions were asked and answered. No further discussion occurred.

Chair Flower entertained a motion to approve the second amended final draft of the FY26 Operation & CIP Budget in substantial form as recommended by the Budget & Finance Committee and release the Budget to the City of Houston for review and City Council approval. Director Taylor moved this motion, and Treasurer Hamm seconded, and the Board accepted and approved the second amended budget as presented.

AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FOR THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY PROJECT

Brett DeBord was invited to open discussion about the Downtown Overlay Project. Mr. DeBord shared a presentation which illustrated the latest updates and progress on the project. Next, he introduced an authorization for the execution of necessary agreements by the appropriate officers of the Authority in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for miscellaneous project expenses related to the Downtown Overlay Project. Discussion ensued, and questions were asked and answered.

Chair Flowers called for motion to approve this request, moved by Director Liu and seconded by Director Garcia, and the Board approved the Downtown Overlay Project request as presented.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL AND RELATED ACTION ITEM

ED Douglas opened this topic and referred to the redlined draft Administrative Policies & Procedures document in the materials previously provided. ED Douglas noted outside counsel was consulted, and no material changes were made from the year prior. He then called for comments and questions.

Hearing none, Chair Flowers called for a motion, moved by Director Liu, seconded by Vice Chair Sabino, and the Board acknowledged the annual review of the draft provided and adopted the Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual as presented.

AUTHORIZE THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NINTH AMENDED PROJECT PLAN AND REINVESTMENT FINANCING PLAN

ED Douglas continued and shifted topic to the Ninth Amended Project Plan. He summarized the additions included in the proposed Plan. ED Douglas noted next steps, pending Board approval, the Plan would then be vetted through Houston City Council for their approval through the development of a City Ordinance. Discussion ensued, and questions were asked and answered.

Chair Flowers entertained a motion to approve the execution of the Resolution needed to adopt the Ninth Amended Project Plan. Treasurer Hamm moved this motion, Director Liu seconded, and the Board approved the execution of the necessary Resolution adopting the Ninth Amended Plan as presented.

UPDATE + PRESENTATION ON THE COOL CONNECTED CORRIDORS PROJECT

Jacque Gonzalez-Garcia was invited to share updates on the Cool Connected Corridors Project. She gave a brief Project summary, then introduced Natalia Beard and Na Wang, both with SWA. Ms. Beard and Ms. Wang shared a presentation and answered questions. Discussion ensued and Board action was not required.

PRESENTATION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION GRANT FOR THE WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

Chair Flowers invited Alyssa Mason to share a slide deck about this District led effort. Ms. Mason explained the District Board approved a resolution on October 9th which allowed the District to apply for a federal EDA Disaster Recovery Grant. If selected, the funding will be allocated toward infrastructure improvements in the Warehouse District. Discussion ensued, and questions were asked and answered. Board action was not required.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT UPDATES

President Larson shared the latest Strategic Alignment Updates from the month prior. Questions were asked and answered, then discussion ensued. No action was required by the Board.

OTHER BUSINESS

Chair Flowers asked if there was any further business to be discussed. No additional business was brought forth for discussion.

NEXT MEETINGS

Chair Flowers announced the next Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

ADJOURN BOARD MEETING

A motion to adjourn the regular Board meeting was entertained. Treasurer Hamm moved this motion, Director Garcia seconded; and the November Board meeting was adjourned at 1:32 PM.

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