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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

08/23/2022

BACKGROUND

The owner of the building at 409 Main Street (Social on Main) has requested a Main Street Local Flavor Grant for up to $1,650 for air conditioning work. This falls under the systems grant category. This owner has received $13,880.53 in grants to date. $11,000 of that was in 2020 and the remaining $2,880.53 was in 2021. Grants are capped at no more than $40,000 over a 5-year period and no more than $15,000 in systems grants in a year. The applicant's AC unit failed, and he replaced it. The grant criteria allows Council to approve grants for repair and replacement work that was done if he contacts the City within 14 days, which he did.

The owner of the building at 815 Main (formerly the Contreras Flower Shop) is applying for a Main Street Local Flavor Grant for up to $4,750 generally for electrical, plumbing and mechanical related work. These fall under the systems grant category. This property has not received any grants in the past.

GOAL

Promote and enhance commercial activity along Main Street to promote the economic, cultural and general welfare of the public. The area around Main Street in Schertz once served as the commercial and social hub of the community. The City seeks to improve the image of the area around Main Street through the inducement of public money to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activities in the City.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Encourage the attraction of small businesses that will create local charm and help develop a sense of place in and around Main Street. Promote commercial development. Stabilize and improve property values. Foster civic pride. Strengthen the economy of the City by protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the Main Street area to residents and visitors, as well as provide support of local businesses.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends approval of Resolution 22-R-90 approving Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grants for up to $1,650.00 for 409 Main Street and up to $4,750.00 for 815 Main Street.

FISCAL IMPACT

Up to $6,400 for both grants.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Resolution No 22-R-90

Attachments
Res 22 R 90 Main Street Grant
Local Flavor Agreement 815 Main
Local Flavor Agreement 409 Main