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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

11/01/2022

BACKGROUND

At the October 25, 2022 City Council meeting, Councilman Davis requested a discussion and possible action item regarding the boundaries of the Schertz Main Street Area Incentive Program, generally referred to as the Main Street Historic Grant. To be eligible for the program, structures must be at least 50 years old, not be delinquent on City taxes or fees and located with the boundaries of the Main Street Incentive Area. Generally this area includes properties the front on Main Street, between Schertz Parkway and Aviation Boulevard. The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee has a Landmark Property Designation program to recognize historic structures in the community. The Committee has granted this status to approximately 30 properties and approximately 8 of those are in the Main Street Incentive Area. It is staff's understanding that Council may want to consider amending the program to allow properties that have received Landmark Property Designations that are within the City limits but not in the Main Street Area to be eligible. Staff has drafted the attached resolution as such.

GOAL

Promote the history and culture of the City of Schertz to tourists and residents.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Recognize and preserve historic structures in the City.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of the resolution allowing structures within the City that have received a Landmark Property Designation to be eligible for the Preservation Incentive program even if not located within the Main Street Area.

FISCAL IMPACT

This action in and of itself will have no fiscal impact, as individual grants must still be approved by City Council. This action would make approximately 20 additional properties eligible.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 22-R-128

Attachments
Res 22 R 128
Amended Preservation Grant
Grant Area Map