1. Harlingen 100 Revitalization Task Force Annual Progress Report Meeting December 9, 2008

2. Revitalization Projects: 1.Relocate Switchyards – Target completion by 12/31/10 2.Streetscape Improvements - Deferred until Heart of Harlingen completed 3.Discovery Center Business Plan – Deferred until Blaska Tower redevelopment completed 4.Downtown Visitor Center & Office – Plan developed, $ from CIB approved to incorporate with Blaska redevelopment

3. Revitalization Projects: 5.Create Catalytic Development Corporation – Articles of Incorporation completed, waiting for Commission approval. 6.Address Deteriorated Properties - Ongoing 7.Enhance Downtown Security – Security Enhancement Grant Implemented. 8.Public Art Program - Underway

4. Revitalization Projects: 9.Heritage Manor – HHA accepted bids on 8/20; negotiations underway. 10.Sidewalk Cafes/Galleries/Spas - Ongoing 11.Centennial Park Phase I – To be completed 2009. 12.Centennial Park Phase II – Plan developed, seeking $ from CIB. 13.Grande Theatre – Not feasible at this time, building for sale. 14.Upgrade Parking Lots – designs completed, seeking funds.

5. Revitalization Projects: 15. Artists Alley – Not feasible at this time. 16.New Image for La Placita – Palm Trees installed on Jackson and Van Buren. 17.Downtown Housing – Identifying opportunities in existing buildings/redevelopment opportunities. 18.Area North of Downtown District – Design Completed. 19.New Street Signs – Completed. 20.Landscape Design/Maintenance – Met with Landscape Architects, project ongoing.

6. Revitalization Projects: 21.Remove Parking Meter Poles - Completed 22.Parking Garage – Long Term Project dependent upon redevelopment of Heritage Manor & other buildings.

7. Two Areas I.Revitalization of Public Space II. Redevelopment of Private Property

8. I. Revitalization of Public Space

9. Removed 456 Old Parking Poles

10. Installed 73 New Palm Trees

11. Improving Sidewalks

13. New Sidewalks Installed

15. New Sidewalks Underway

16. Replaced Deteriorated Street Signs

17. New Street Signs

18. Parking Lot Improvements

19. Harry E. Day Memorial Parking Lot

20. First & Van Buren

21. First & Van Buren Plan

22. Harrison & West

23. Harrison & West Plan

24. First & Jefferson

25. First & Jefferson Plan

26. Second & Madison

27. Second & Madison Plan

28. Third & Jefferson

29. Third & Jefferson Plan

30. Creation of Centennial Park

31. Phase 1: Basic Infrastructure

32. Phase 2: Install Amenities

33. II. Redevelopment of Private Property

34. Catalytic Development Corporation: Articles of Incorporation Done Commission to approve & make appointments Priority list for redevelopment Acquire 1-2 properties in next year Adapt properties for new use Sell & return proceeds to CDC Acquire additional properties, redevelop, sell

35. Priority 1: Blaschka Tower

36. Blaschka Tower Redevelopment Plan: Mixed Use: Office & Residential Visitor Center (1 st Floor) Downtown Office (2 nd Floor) Condominiums (Floors 3-9)

37. Priority 2: Deteriorated Warehouses

38. Warehouse Redevelopment Plan: Work through Code Enforcement Tear Down Redevelop Select Locations

39. Envision New Development

40. Build Density & Connect Assets

41. Harlingen 100 Plan Revitalization Task Force