PROJECT PURPOSE

ARPA-TMM-2101 - ADA / Safety - The Tom Mix Museum tells the story of movie, radio and circus star Tom Mix. The museum is housed in a remodeled laundromat and the building has not been significantly updated since the museum opened in 1968. The parking lot has deteriorated to an unsafe condition that does not meet ADA requirements, and the restrooms within the facility do not meet ADA requirements. This project will correct both problems.

EVIDENCE

Our projects utilize local or regional contractors to perform the work and draw local, state and national visitation to the area thus boosting the local economy from construction activities and tourism for the area and state.

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

The communities and local businesses around this site were impacted by the state shutdown and the decline of tourism as a result of the COVID pandemic. The local communities, municipalities and businesses lost revenue from sales, lodging, taxes and other tourism related benefits. This project benefits everyone by employing local businesses to create or improve local attractions and facilities to improve local tourism and community programing. The Tom Mix Museum is located in Dewey with a population of 3,422. Dewey is in Washington County, population 51,527. The Median age in Dewey is 43.8. Median household income is $54,997. 13% of the population live in poverty. Unemployment is 2.8%. 10% of the population under 65 is disabled. The county has a high rate of adult with a high school education (90%). 29% of the population has a bachelor degree or higher. The main economic drivers in the community are health care, construction, retail and hospitality.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

Project performance will be measured by visitation statistics with our current monthly statistical tracking system and tracking earned income at the site.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

Able to continue operation without additional funding from the State of Oklahoma

PROGRAM CATEGORY

Addressing Negative Economic Impacts

PROGRAM SUBCATEGORY

Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality

FEDERAL GRANT AMOUNT

$

FEDERAL GRANT DESCRIPTION

None

HQ COUNTY

Oklahoma

ENTITY TYPE

State agency

Data source: Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services / More information ยป