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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

02/28/2023

BACKGROUND

The Owner of 817 Main, currently occupied by Greyhouse Blooms and formerly the Contreras Flower Shop, continues to work to renovate and update the structure. To date, three Main Street Local Flavor Grants have been approved for the property with grants to be paid up to $12,000. So far the City has paid $5,621.53 in grants. The owner is needing to do work to the front window, the cost is estimated to be $1,265 with the 50% portion to be paid by the City being $632.50.

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 matching grants that promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activities.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Encourage the attraction of small businesses that will create local charm and help develop a sense of place 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 23-R-18, approving a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for up to $632.50 for 817 Main Street.

FISCAL IMPACT

The maximum fiscal impact of approval of this grant is $632.50. The City budgets $50,000 annually for the Main Street Grant programs. The current outstanding liabilities for the Main Street Grant programs total $74,128.47. While this is above the $49,128.47 of funding left, the City has traditionally either tapped into Contingency Funds or submitted a budget adjustment to Council for approval. One aspect of this program is that the property owner has a year to complete the work (or seek re-approval), so grants can extend past a fiscal year.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 23-R-18.

Attachments
res 23 r 18 817 Main 4th grant
817 Main LFA 4