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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

09/06/2022

BACKGROUND

The owner of the building at 817 Main (formerly the Contreras Flower Shop) is applying for another Main Street Local Flavor Grant for up to $2,500 (work costing $5,000) for mechanical, electrical and asbestos testing. A grant for up to $4,750 generally for electrical, plumbing and mechanical related work was approved on August 23. Additional items needing repair were found, thus the new grant. The current estimate of this work is $4,482.70, but staff has increased the grant request to account for additional items. These fall under the systems grant category. The asbestos testing was done under the emergency category that allows subsequent grant approval.

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-97 approving Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for up to $2,500.00 for 817 Main Street.

FISCAL IMPACT

Up to $2,500.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve Resolution No 22-R-97

Attachments
Res 22 R 97
817 main funding agreement 2