25-R-125 Main Street Preservation Incentive Program-Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic DeveopmentRESOLUTION 25-R-125
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE SCHERTZ MAIN STREET
AREA PRESERVATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND THE SCHERTZ
MAIN STREET LOCAL FLAVOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND RELATED
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, The City of Schertz desires to protect, enhance, and preserve the historic
resources and landmarks which represent distinctive elements of Schertz' historic, architectural,
economic, cultural, and social heritage by providing property owners and incentive for protecting
their property; and
WHEREAS, The program is intended to stabilize and improve property values; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, Strengthen the economy of the city by protecting and enhancing the
attractiveness of no only the Main Street area to residents and visitors, as well as provide support
and stimulus to businesses, but also the surrounding areas of the City; and
WHEREAS, given the aims of the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to preserving the
City's history and in particular the desire to foster commercial development that serves tourists
and residents; and
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; and
WHEREAS, .the City of Schertz is recommending amendment to the programs to better
achieve the aims outlined above.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby amends the Schertz Main Street Area
Preservation Incentive Program and the Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic
Development Program as outlined in Exhibit "A" — Schertz Main Street Are Incentive Program
Summary and authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to amend the grant agreement
accordingly.
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 APPROVED on the day o &Ow-11/025.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
ATTEST
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
Exhibit "A"
Schertz Main Street Area Preservation Incentive Program
Schertz Main Street Area
Preservation Incentive Program
City of Schertz
Section 1.1 Purpose
The City of Schertz finds that promoting the enhancement and perpetuation of structures
of historical importance and significance are necessary to promote the economic, cultural,
educational and general welfare of the public. The area around Main Street in Schertz
once served as commercial and social hub of the community. The City seeks to improve
the image of the area around Main Street through historic restoration and rehabilitation of
structures in the Main Street area to serve as a commercial, social, cultural and tourism
hub of the City. The program is intended to:
a) Protect, enhance, and preserve the historic resources and landmarks which
represent distinctive elements of Schertz' historic, architectural, economic,
cultural, and social heritage by providing property owners and incentive for
protecting their property;
b) Stabilize and improve property values;
c) 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:
d) 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 preservation of historic structures to promote the economic
vitality of the Main Street area as a tourist destination, the City of Schertz is offering
incentives that will serve to improve existing properties and businesses within this area.
Section 1.2 Administration
The program will be administered by the City of Schertz Building Inspections Division.
Section 1.3 Eligibility Criteria
All of the following eligibility criteria must be met:
a) Structures must have been constructed more than 50 years prior to the date of
application.
b) Property must be located within the Main Street Incentive Area or have
received a Schertz Historic Preservation Committee Landmark Property
Designation. See attached map.
c) All taxes and government fees must be current on the property.
Section 1.4 Types of Grant Assistance
Funding for this program is generated by the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds.
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a) Program assistance is available to owners of structures used for commercial
purposes who make verified exterior improvements (however limited to
comprehensive maintenance and rehabilitation painting, roof, windows,
foundation, fagade restoration including replacing windows, wall repairs,
brick re -pointing, replacing and exposing transom windows; and
improvements necessary to stabilize a structure) consistent with applicable
codes, or who make verified interior improvements to upgrade interior
systems to current building codes (however limited to sanitary sewer lines,
fire, HVAC, insulation, electrical, plumbing, or a combination of interior or
exterior improvements) and which are approved in advance by the Schertz
Historical Preservation Committee and City Council. Grants are available
with a cap of $20,000 per property.
b) Program assistance is available to owners of structures used for residential
who make verified exterior structural or aesthetic modifications/improvements
including but not limited to the roof, foundation, and wall repairs including
brick re -pointing. Grants are available with a cap of $20,000 per property.
c) Site Improvement Grant — grants are available for properties without a
structure that are not intended to be developed for a single family residential
use. 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) Grants will not be provided for work already completed or which is begun
prior to approval of the grant application.
e) Funds will be provided on a 50/50 matching basis. In kind contributions may
be counted toward the match requirement.
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
Building Inspections Staff for completeness.
b) After submittal of a grant request, a preliminary site visit will be made by the
Building Inspections Staff along with the Chairperson of the Schertz
Historical Preservation Committee.
c) Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by the Schertz Historical
Preservation Committee. The Committee will evaluate the application based
on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. The
Committee's recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for
review and approval.
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d) City Council will decide which entities qualify for assistance based on the
architectural 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.
e) 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.
f) Work must be completed within one year from the date of execution of the
Grant Agreement, however; the Historical Preservation Committee may grant
an extension of up to one year.
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Exhibit "B"
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:
e) 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 1.2Administration
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.
d) Structures with both a residential and commercial use are eligible for the grant.
Structures with just a residential use, including just a multi -family use are not
eligible.
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 380.001 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
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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.
ANNUAL GRANT
Funds are provided on a 50/50 matching basis, in -kind contributions may be counted toward the
matching requirement. No more than $40,000 in grants may be received per property over a 5-
year period. 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.
e) Systems Grant — grants are available for upgrades to wiring, plumbing, HVAC,
insulation, etc. Systems Grant recipients may receive up to $15,000 per property.
NEW CONSTRUCTION GRANT
Funds are provided on a 1/4 matching basis, in -kind contributions cannot be counted toward the
matching requirement. No more than $60,000 in grants may be received per property and no
additional Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant maybe received for 5
years from date of approval. 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.
a) New Construction Grant — for the costs associated with actual construction of the
structure, not including site work or FF&E.
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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 a letter 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. Changes to elevations of a structure require a elevation drawings. If
changes of the exterior color are proposed to occur that new color palette must be
provided. Changes to exterior not approved as part of the grant application may be
grounds for denial of payment.
b) After submittal of a grant request, a preliminary 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.
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