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19-R-74 -Amendment to the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development programRESOLUTION NO. 19 -R -74 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SCHERTZ MAIN STREET LOCAL FLAVOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, Section 380.001 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, allows the governing body of a municipality to establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state and local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the municipality; and WHEREAS, the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Program is intended to encourage and expansion and attract small businesses that 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, and protect and enhance the attractiveness of the Main Street area to residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, funding for the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Program will be provided annually through the City's General Fund; and WHEREAS, the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Program will enhance other city efforts to improve, beautify, and promote economic development in the Main Street area. WHEREAS, changes are recommended to the program to improve its benefit to the community. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes amendments to the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Program in substantially the form set forth on Exhibit A. Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council. Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein. Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid provision. Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 25t" day of June, 2019. CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ��2& "'� &��2 ATTEST: Brenda Dennis, City Secretary EXHIBIT A AMENDED SCHERTZ MAIN STREET LOCAL FLAVOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Program Section UPurpose The City of Schertz finds that promotion and enhancement of commercial activity along Main Street is necessary 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 an inducement of public money to promote local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activities in the City. The program is intended to: a) Encourage the attraction of small businesses that will create local charm and help develop a sense of place in and around Main Street; b) Promote commercial development; C) Stabilize and improve property values; d) Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past, and to promote the use of the historic structures for the culture, education, and general welfare of residents, and: C) 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 and stimulus to businesses. In order to facilitate the promotion and enhancement of commercial activity, the City of Schertz is offering grants that will serve to help new and existing businesses and properties within this area. _ Section L2 Administration The program will be administered by the City Manager and or his /her designee. Section 1.3 Eligibility Criteria All of the following eligibility criteria must be met: a) The business and property must be located along Main Street between Schertz Parkway and Aviation Boulevard. b) All taxes and government fees must be current on the property. C) The business and property owner has acquired and maintained all necessary rights, licenses, permits, and authority to carry on its business in the City of Schertz and will continue to use its best efforts to maintain all necessary rights, licenses, permits, and authority. Section 1.4 Types of Grant Assistance Funding for this program is provided annually through the City of Schertz General Fund in accordance with Chapter 3 80. 001 of the Texas Local Government Code. The amount of money allocated each year shall be at the discretion of the City Council. Funds are made available on a first- come -first -serve basis. Grants will not be provided for work already completed unless it is a repair or replacement and for which the grant is applied for within 14 days of beginning the work or which has begun prior to submittal of the grant application. Funds are provided on a 50/50 matching basis, in -kind contributions may be counted toward the matching requirement. No more than $20,000 in grants may be received per property per year. All improvements must conform to City regulations and building codes and receive approval by the City Council. All grants are paid out upon completion of the project or increments of the project. a) Signage Improvement Grant — grants are available for both new signs and the renovation of existing signs. Signage Improvement Grant recipients may receive up to $5,000 per property. b) Facade Improvement Grant — grants are available for facade improvements that help improve the curb appeal of the property. Qualifying facade improvements include: painting, roof, windows, foundation, facade restoration including replacing windows, wall repairs, brick re- pointing, replacing and exposing transom windows; and improvements necessary to stabilize a structure. Facade Improvement Grants recipients may receive up to $20,000 per property. C) Site Improvement Grant — grants are available for site improvements that help add visual appeal and functional use of the property. Qualifying site improvements include: landscaping, exterior lighting, sidewalks and driveway improvements, parking lot improvements, and outdoor seating areas. Site Improvement Grant recipients may receive up to $20,000 per property. d) Capital Equipment Grant — grants are available for capital equipment. Qualifying capital equipment are durable items used to produce a good or service and has a life expectancy of more than five years. Capital Equipment Grant recipients may receive up to $2,500 per property. Section 1.5 Grant Application Procedures At the start of the fiscal year, the city will promote the amount of funding available. Applications will be received throughout the fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds. a) Property owner submit an application along with any required supporting documentation (i.e. drawings, total project cost estimate, photographs, contactor bids, tax certificates, etc.). Applications will be reviewed by the City Manager's Office for completeness. b) After submittal of a grant request, apreliminary site visit will be made by a representative of the City Manager's Office. C) City Council will decide which entities qualify for assistance based on the perceived value of their proposed projects to the City of Schertz, the compatibility of the proposed projects with the Main Street Area, and the cost effectiveness of the proposed project in relation to the proposed amount of the grant. d) The property owner and City will execute a Grant Agreement detailing the obligations of the grantee, the method and timing of reimbursement, and outlining the scope of work eligible for reimbursement. e) Work must be completed within one year from the date of execution of the Grant Agreement, however; the City Manager may grant an extension of up to one year.