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1996T07-AGREEMENT WITH ECKO CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 96-7-1 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING A TAX ABATEMENT ANDIA TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AND WITH ECK6 CONSTRUCTION, A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ. WHEREAS, Section 312 of the Texas Property Tax Code allows municipalities to abate ad valorem taxes under specific Guidelines and Criteria, and the City of Schertz has adopted specific Guidelines and Criteria under these provisions; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the application for abatement of ad valorem taxes by Ecko Construction meets those Guidelines and Criteria, and further finds the terms of the tax abatement agreement listed at Exhibit 1 are acceptable; and WHEREAS, the property owned by Ecko Construction, described as 3.921 acres at 7063 Pipestone Street; Lot 1, Block 2, Vestal Subdivision 1, as recorded on 24 August 1995, Volume 11, pages 275-276 in the Plat Records of Comal County, and such property is within the Vestal Steel Reinvestment Zone as adopted by City of Schertz Ordinance 95-T-31 on 17 October, 1995; and WHEREAS, the terms of the tax abatement agreement will cause no substantial long term adverse effect on the provision of the City's services or tax base, and the planned use of the property will not constitute a hazard to public safety, health or morals; NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: THAT, the request for abatement of ad valorem Ecko Construction is approved. The approved rate is period of two (2) years, and 34% for a period of one for a total term of three (3) years, beginning 1 1997. Taxes shall be abated on capital improvements taxes by 80% for a (1) year, January, only. THAT, the City Manager is authorized to enter into an agreement, shown as Exhibit 1, with Ecko Construction. Approved on first reading the 19th day of March, 1996. PASSED, APPROVED AND ~;L , 1996. ADOPTED the ~day of ATTEST: ~ aft,,(~~~ City Secretary, City of Schertz (SEAL OF CITY) Exhibit 1 Tax Abatement Agreement 1. Parties. This City Ecko agreement, is made and entered into by and between of Schertz, Texas (hereinafter called the "City"), Construction, (hereinafter called the "Company"). the and 2. Authorization and Findings. a. This agreement is entered into pursuant to: (1) Section 312 of the Texas Property Tax Code. (2) City of Schertz Ordinance 94-T-33, which establishes the City of Schertz Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatement and Reinvestment Zones (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines and Criteria") . (3) City of Schertz Ordinance 95-T-31 which creates the Vestal Steel Reinvestment Zone. (4) City of Schertz Ordinance which approves this tax abatement authorizes the execution hereof. 96- T- 7 and agreement and b. The City, by approval of this agreement, hereby finds the terms of this agreement and the property subject to it, to meet the "Guidelines and Criteria" as adopted, and further finds there will be: (1) no substantial long-term adverse affect on the provision of City services or tax base; and (2) no hazard to public safety, health, or morals as the result of the planned use of the property. 3. Property a. The real property to be improved under this Agreement (hereinafter called the "Property") is described as 3.921 acres at 7063 Pipestone Street; Lot 1, Block 2, Vestal Subdivision 1 as recorded on 24 August 1995, Volume 11, pages 275-276 in the Plat Records of Comal County. b. Abatements improvements set County Appraisal value estimated $15,000.00. approved will be based on the value of out on the real property roll of the Guadalupe District for the Property. The 1995 base year by the City of Schertz Tax Department is -1- 4. Company Representations and Estimates. a. The Company represents they are the owners in fee simple of the Property. b. The Company represents that the use of the Property is to be as follows meets the requirements of the City of Schertz zoning ordinance. c. The Company estimates it ("Improvements") to the approximately $200,000.00. will make capital improvements Property which will cost d. The Company represents that a m~n~mum of thirty-five (35) jobs will be created in connection with the operation of the Company on the Property, and it will have an annual payroll in the approximate amount of $500,000.00 in facilities located in Schertz, Texas. e. The Company represents that no interest in the Property is presently held by or leased by and covenants that it shall not sell or lease any interest in the Property to, a member of the City Council of the City, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City, the Economic Development Department, or any other City officer or employee as long as this agreement is in effect. 5. Terms of the Agreement. a. The Property completed Company represents that the Improvements will cost approximately $200,000.00 and during the calendar year 1996. to will the be b. The Company agrees that a minimum of thirty-five (35) new permanent positions will be created with the operations of the Company on the Property within one year of the Commencement Date (defined below) of the tax abatement. Any permanent jobs created in the City of Schertz after the date of execution of this Agreement shall be considered a new permanent position for purposes of this Agreement. c. The Company agrees that all Improvements constructed on the Property shall at all times comply with all applicable Comal County and City building codes and ordinances. Further, the Company agrees to maintain the Improvements in a neat attractive condition as described by the Site Plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City. d. The Company agrees to pay all ad valorem taxes on the Property and on personal property in a timely manner, whether assessed by the City or any other tax jurisdiction. -2- e. The Company agrees to furnish the Chief Tax Appraiser of Guadalupe County with information outlined in Chapter 22, V.A.T.S. Tax Code, as amended, as may be necessary for tax abatement and for appraisal purposes. f. The Company agrees to allow inspection of the Property by the City Manager, or a designee. Such inspection shall be to determine if the terms and conditions of the Agreement are being met and for the purpose of assuring compliance with applicable City Codes and ordinances. Inspections will be made only after giving a minimum of 24 hours notice and will be conducted in such a manner as to not unreasonably interfere with the operation of the Property. g. The Company agrees that the Company payroll for permanent employees in the City at the Property will be approximately $500,000.00 throughout the term of the tax abatement. h. The Company agrees annually to certify in writing its compliance with the terms of this Agreement, which certification shall be filed by January 15 of each year during the Term of the Abatement and by January 15 of the year following the Term of the Abatement. 6. Terms for the Tax Abatement. a. Provided that the Company complies with its obligations under Section 5 of this Agreement throughout the period of the abatement, eighty percent (80%) of the entire assessed value of the Capital Improvements shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation for the first two years of the term of this agreement, with thirty-four percent (34%) during the third year. b. No abatement of taxes shall be granted as to personal property of the Company installed or maintained within the property. c. The abatement shall be for a three (3) year period (the "Term of this Agreement") commencing on January 1, 1997 (the "Commencement Date"), and expiring on the third (3th) anniversary of the Commencement Date. Additionally, during the Term of this Agreement, the City agrees not to impose any other taxes or assessments that are intended to be in lieu of ad valorem taxes on the Company, the Property or the improvements. -3- 7. Default/Recapture. a. If the Company refuses or neglects to comply with any of the terms of this agreement or, if any representation made by the Company in the Application for Tax Abatement (or this agreement) is false or misleading in any material respect and such refusal or default is not cured within sixty (60) days after notice, this Agreement may be terminated by the City. b. In the event the Company allows ad valorem taxes on the Property to become delinquent and fails to timely and properly follow the legal procedures for their protest and/or contest, this agreement may be terminated by the City. c. In the event the City determines the Company to be in default of this Agreement, the City will notify the Company in writing at the address stated in Section 8 of this agreement, and if the defaults specified with reasonable particularity in such notice are not cured within sixty days from the date of such notice, then this Agreement may be terminated upon written notice to the Company. If this agreement is terminated by the City, taxes without abatement will be due for the year in which termination occurred and shall accrue without abatement for all tax years thereafter. However, there shall be no recapture of prior years' taxes abated by virtue of this Agreement. d. If during the Abatement Period the Company should discontinue all operations in Schertz, Texas, then the City shall by Ordinance adopted by the City Council have the right to (i) recapture 100% of the taxes abated in prior years and the year in which such discontinuance occurs; and (ii) terminate this agreement. e. A total bill for any amounts due under Section 7c. or Section 7d. hereof will be sent to the Company and the Company agrees to pay the total amount within sixty days after receipt. Penalty and interest will not begin to accrue until the company has failed to pay any of the amount placed back on the tax roll within sixty days after receipt of the bill, unless arrangements satisfactory to the City and the Guadalupe County Tax Assessor/Collector have been made. -4- 8. Notice. All notices shall be in writing, addressed to the Company or the City at the following addresses. If mailed, any notice or communication shall be deemed to be received three days after the date of deposit in the United States Mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and properly packaged for delivery. Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, all notices shall be delivered to the following address: To the Company: If mailed: 9330 Corporate Dr., Suite 301 Selma, TX 78154 Attention: Jerome C. Uecker, Jr. If delivered: 9330 Corporate Dr., Suite 301 Selma, TX 78154 Attention: Jerome C. Uecker, Jr. With copy to: N/A To the City: If mailed or personally delivered: City of Schertz Attn: City Manager P.O. Drawer I Schertz, Texas 78154 9. Agreement Approved by City Council. The City represents that this Agreement has been approved by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Schertz City Council at a regularly scheduled meeting. -5- 10. Assignment. This agreement may be assignable to a new owner only with prior City Council approval as reflected in a duly adopted City Ordinance. 11. General Provisions. This agreement is entered into subject to the rights of the holders of outstanding bonds of the City. If the holders of outstanding bonds of the City exercise any of their rights so as to diminish the effects or benefits of this Agreement, the City agrees to work with the Company toward establishing an alternative agreement with terms similar to this Agreement and considering any bondholders' rights. 12. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase or word herein is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the balance of the Agreement shall stand, shall be enforceable and shall be read as if the parties intended at all times to delete said invalid section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase or word. In such event there shall be substituted for such deleted provision a provision as similar in terms and in effect to such deleted provision as may be valid, legal and enforceable. 13. Estoppel Certificate. Either party hereto may request an estoppel certificate from another party hereto so long as the certificate is requested in connection with a bona fide business purpose. The certificate, which if requested, will be addressed to a subsequent purchaser or assignee of the Company, shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, statements that this Agreement is in full force and effect without default, if such is the case, the remaining term of this Agreement, the levels of tax abatement in effect, and such other matters reasonably requested by the party(ies) to receive the certificate. 14. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed under laws of the State of Texas and is performable in Comal County, Texas. 15. Binding on Successors and Assigns. This agreement will be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. -6- 16. Date. This agreement originals, da f has been executed by the parties in multiple having full force and effect on this the ~ 6 . State of Texas: County of: This instrument was acknowledged before me on March 29 1996, by Jerome C. Uecker, Jr. Mary Louise Uecker (Printed Name of Notary) CITY OF SCHERTZ ~\ i)~ Ke ry . Sweatt City Manager THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF GUADALUPE This instrument /1/,,e/L y the City of formed under municipality. was acknowledged before me on , 1996, by ~e-N'w SW20'if- ,City Manager of Schertz, Texas, a municipality and body politic the laws of the State of Texas, on behalf of said Notary Public in and for the State of Texas NORMA ALTHOUSE Notary?ublic, State 01 Texa~ i'lI1yComrni%ionEx:;ire5Nu~r' 19Q' it i( ~,e/JJIJ HLTHous;:: , (Printed Name of Notary) -7- ;?: t l2 ,.. , . 't) . n 1- . 0 lO UJ I " -L-go'-~_._- ., , ~I'\PID~e<" 1',,:1('1"'5 '8 ' . Cho.,f\ h'''\<. Pr,vl'\C, /? / ( f'..x.e Or\Ve- -~. (; ;;' '" t ,. n i' 1" "- i v", 9 ;:. 1 C ;;: ~. '. .., l Is> If) a. C ~ " C'f-;:: '" If 0_ ~ cL1 v ... ~ " ~ ~ () v 11 ~lJJ)o' .'. ~ , ' ". on\ce. ___.__ yoce h I I : j I i i i . . I I j , : . j. " 'I . i ! . ., ~ ' i f " i~......... Iii /' I . l \( Fe ",,,e. '3 c.ho.", .," ... ~"'b T ... 'lo' ". "', if.; ( ~, " i{ I L....'\ S~.~ I "'"7--'-- lor P"r\{i"~ i . D 10 ..___.___.1 '. , 'Ii ..:1. ,J .'., \,.;;'1: 2. ~'i'" "'[JUllpING ~ ;~AiW~VI . -----..,., , , ',"-- "~.,.'" .... -- ~- - - " f ,,~ --!L___, . 't 0' _. '. , ., '/f!!77.', "t, _ ,~'. "'.::;,,1 i'atllg~'4g"E. I. '._.:" _ ' 'IPlfS:/iC .. P,~ 8 March, 1996 1/ g~ - C;;2r Manager ~ ~ , ---- To: Mayor and City Council From: Kerry R. Sweatt, City Subject: Tax Abatement - Ecko Construction Attached is the documentation on a request for tax abatement from Ecko Construction. The request has been reviewed by staff and presented to the Economic Development Commission. The Economic Development Commission met on 15 February, 1996, to review the request and make recommendations. They have unanimously recommended approval of this application. The Commission also considered and recommends a variance to the term and abatement percentage if the company so desires. A 3/4 from the Council is required to approve such a variance. The Comal County Judge has been advised of this application, as required by law, with our request for their support. Included in the documentation are: The application by Ecko Construction; a staff evaluation on the merits of the application, and financial impact overview; a draft ordinance approving the abatement and agreement; and the draft tax abatement agreement. We are still in the process of perfecting the agreement and hope to have it completed by the workshop session. A representative from Ecko Construction will attend this meeting to answer any questions you may have. 8c1ro ~ondiuotion 9330 CORPORATE DRIVE, 5TE, 301 SELMA, TX 78154 (210) 651.9684 FAX: (210) 651.6260 Mr. Mark Marquez City of Schertz Economic Development Department 1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX 78154 Oecember 12, 1995 Re: 7063 Pipestone Dear Mr. Marquez, This letter is to introduce you to ECKO Construction and respectfully request that a tax abatement, including certain optional abatements, be considered and granted. ECKO Construction has been in business since 1979. It is incorporated in the State of Texas. The owner is Jerome C. Uecker, Jr. who has 20 years experience in the concrete industry. ECKO Construction is engaged in all types of concrete work, however, residential construction accounts for the maJority of our income. Over the past few years, we have realized the necessity to build new facilities and have purchased land off FM 3009, in the Vestal SUbdivision, Schertz. Texas. We intend to build a office/warehouse space whose estimated value will be $175,000. We are requesting the standard abatement of approximately 13%. In addition, we respectfully request that the City of Schertz grant an additional abatement based on our current payroll of approximately $500,000. In addition, we have a subcontractor payroll of $1.3 million annually. We are requesting consideration of an optional abatement of 20~ for our payroll and consideration of our subcontractor payroll. Thank you for your consideration and time in this matter. Please contact me should you require any additional information Sincerely, ECKO Construction .,_. ~.~~~ President 20 December, 1995 Mr. Jerome C. Uecker, Jr. President Ecko Construction 9330 Corporate Drive, Suite 301 Selma, Texas 78154 Mr. Uecker: \ Your application for tax abatement is conditionally accepted pending receipt of documentation on the number of employees planned for the new facility, to include the number of new employees, if any, as a result of the relocation. In addition, we need an estimate of the taxable "personal property" expected to be in place in the new facility. You may fax this information. If received by 31 December, 1995,'your application will be reviewed by the Schertz Economic Development Commission in January. The date and time will be provided to you by mail or fax. Finally, let of Schertz. to a long and me be one of the first to welcome you to We value our corporate citizens and look prosperous relationship. the City forward If I can be of any assistance or provide any additional information please call on my direct line, 658-4636. Sincerely, &cIco l(i~ 9330 CORPORATE DRIVE, 5TE, 301 SELMA, TX 78154 (210) 651.9684 FAX: (210) 651.6260 Mr. Mark Marquez City of Schertz Economic Development Department 1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX 78154 December 14, 1995 Re: 7063 Pipestone Dear Mr. Marquez, This letter is an attachment to abatement. In addition to the new capital improvements will be made. our original request for office building several other They are as listed: 1. Paving of parking lot and adjacent areas Approximate Cost $13,500.00 2. Landscaping Approximate Cost 4,000.00 3. Fencing Approximate Cost 7,500.00 This property, Lot 2/Block 2 of the Vestal subdivision, currently has no appraised value. The 1996 valuation is unavailable at this time. This subdivision was created in 1995, so no prior valuation is available. For your review, attached is a plan proposed building and a site plan. consideration and time in this matter. you require any additional information. with elevations of our Thank you for your Please contact me should si ncerely, ECKO Construction r.C~e~~~ President JCU/jdk Ene. ~eko CfimuWutdion 9330 CORPORATE DRIVE, 5TE, 301 SELMA, TX 78154 (210) 651.9684 FAX: (210) 651.6260 Mr. Mark Marquez City of Schertz Economic Development Department 1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX 78154 December 27, 1995 Re: 7063 Pipestone Dear Mr. Marquez, In response to your letter of December 20, 1995 we offer the following for your consideration. In addition to the information previously provided our move to Schertz will bring thirty-five (35) employees and a taxable personal property of approximately $200,000 for 1996. We appreciate your prompt attention to this and look forward to working with you during our relocation. Please do not hesitate to call should you require any additional information. Sincerely, ECKO Construction 9:~. ~..~fk President Evaluation of Tax Abatement Request By Ecko Construction. On 27 December, 1996, the tax abatement request by Ecko Construction was accepted. The information provided meets the requirements of our Guidelines and Criteria for Tax Abatement and Reinvestment Zones. Ecko Construction is a concrete contractor specializing in residential work. Ecko has purchased a tract in the Vestal Subdivision and plans to construct new offices for an estimated $200,000.00 (which includes paving, fencing, and landscaping). The tract is zoned "Light Industrial". The company is currently located in Selma. The basis of the request is $200,000.00 of capital improvements to property in the City of Schertz and job creation in Schertz with a payroll value of $500,000.00. The proposed site is an 3.921 acre tract on Pipestone (off of FM 3009), north of IH 35, and directly across from Tri-County Business Park. Current value of the property is estimated at $15,000.00. The property is located in Comal County. An evaluation of this abatement request based on our guidelines and criteria is as follows: Abatement Percentages Capital Improvements of $200,000.00 First $75,000 Remaining $125,000 @ 1% per $50,000 10.0% 2.25% Payroll $500,000 @ 1% per $25,000 20.00% Total Percentage Authorized 32.25% Recommend Approval of a 6 year abatement of ad valorem on Capital Improvements for Ecko Construction a rate of for a period of 6 years, beginning 1 January, 1997. While it has not been requested in writing, preliminary discussions included an acceleration variance. taxes 32.25% Dollar Values of Ecko Project Current Values Land (Estimated) Improvements Personal Property Total $15,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $15,000.00 $0.4072 Tax Rate Tax Revenue Land Improvements Personal Property Total Ad Valorem $61. 08 $0.00 $0.00 $61. 08 Additional Revenues Payroll Multiplier @ 1% $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Sales Tax Total Annual Revenues to the City Minus Abatement of Capital Improvements at 32.25 percent $61.08 $0.00 Difference From Current Values Total Annual Cost of Abatement Total Revenues to the City over the 6 Year Term Minus Cost of Abatement over the 6 Year Term Minus Current Revenues over the 6 Year Term Total Net Revenues to the City over the 6 Year Term Projected Values $15,000.00 $200,000.00 $200,000.00 $415,000.00 $0.4072 $61.08 $814.40 $814.40 $1,689.88 $500,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 $6689.88 $262.64 $6427.24 $262.64 $40139.28 $1575.86 $366.48 $38196.94 Total Net Revenues cover the cost of the abatement by a ratio of: 24.24 to 1 Cost Per Job $45.02 Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dollar Value of Variance for Ecko Construction Variance assumes taxes and assessed valuations remain the same. Capital Improvement Value Tax Rate Current $262.64 $262.64 $262.64 $262.64 $262.64 $262.64 $1575.84 Percentage 32.25% 32.25% 32.25% 32.25% 32.25% 32.25% Variance $651.52 $651.52 $276.90 $1579.94 Percentage 80% 80% 34% $200,000.00 0.04072 County of Guadalupe f/J,1D , . ,j ),'"r . p e '(P , ///'A"I'-' 1 c;--:fi,l- .'~ __( ~ ~ /hJ.f!l/1 . / --1;, H~ J; ~ ') (",II' ~ fiN a /It/rflii..1' '. j -f L !:r., ~ {Uttf(,JJJ--, (!tJ;ft>>k {c~ REYNOLDS known I PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT THE STATE OF TEXAS, Before me, the undersigned authority, on this date personally appeared L. A . to me, who, being by me duly swom, on his oath deposes and says that he is the Advertising Director of The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, a newspaper published in said county; that a copy of the within and fore- going AD was published in said newspaper 2 times before the retum day named therein, APRTI. g, 1 gg6 ORDINANCE 96- T-7 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, Ap. PRovING A TAX ABATE. MENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREE- MENT FOR AND WITH ECKO CONSTRUCTION, A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ. Passed, Approved and Adopted the 2nd day of AprI, 1996, Norma Althouse, City Sec- retary ORDINANCE .1'I-T-7 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AP. PROVING A TAX ABATE. MENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREE. MENT FOR AND WITH ECKO CONSTRUCTION, A PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, Passed, Approved and Adopted the 2nd day of April, 1996, Norma AJthouse, City Secretary such publications being on the following dates: APRIL II, 1996 ,/ and a newspaper copy of which is hereto attached. Swam to and subscribed before me, this 15th day of APRIL A.D" 19 96 ~-~';~~~"'I f ./(!~ {',o' ~~. ,'0 \ MARGARET L. CLARKSON ~. ~", .,7 . t NatarvPtJblic.SlatcI}ITe1aS 't,', v~ i MyComrnlSSlI1nElI;llresJafll<1199B \"'"".... . ""t""'; l'"r, ()!-_,\'___ '~"'~..,.,.,..... 7Y\tA.CaJ-cK, CX~ Notary Public, Guadalupe County, Texas Ii " " ii !I il " , r! I, " I' Ii " , I! -~_.-..,-'-,..._.'-......:_-- i' " ') PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT , I County of Guadalupe " 'j.j.{~.ub~ j }/.J..W I'"" ()~,pr , J;</-' t ---/-. /1 6,,((" . 11 t;;>'-~ f!t-Mi' (f. c/ .:Jrlf t A; _ ((eP- tLJ~ #/1.& if THE STATE OF TEXAS, Before me, the undersigned authority, on !l'jjs date personally appeared L . A. REYNOLDS known to me, who, being by me duly swam, on his oath deposes and says that he is the Advertising Director of The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, a newspaper published in said county; that a copy of the within and fore- going AD was published in said newspaper 2 times before the retum day named therein, and a newspaper copy of which is hereto attached. AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ,"HE' (;ITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, Ap. March, 1 ' PROVING A TAX ABATE. Norma Alth MENT AND A TAX City Sacrela ABATEMENT AGREE. MENT FOR AND WITH ' AN ORDINANCE ECKO CONSTRUCTION, BY THE CITY COUNCIL A PROPERTY OWNER IN .OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, SCHERTZ, TEXAS, Ap. Approved on first reading the PROVING A TAX ABATE. MENT AND A TAX 20th day of March, 1996, ABATEMENT AGREE. Norma Allhouse, MENT FOR AND WITH City Secretary ECKO CONSTRUCTION, A PROPERTY OWNER IN .. -"'-~ THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, , Approved on first reading the 20th day of March, 1996, . ) Norma Althouse, C~y Sec. retary such publications being on the following dates: MARCH 24, 1996 MARrA?R 1 qqF; 'c. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 29th day of MARCH A.D" 19 96 . _"""<';'~"~~~:':l\11 :c ,\", . u(!~ f'/? /I,,~G "" MARGARET L CLARKSON i." "'~-" '~f . ~ N,!I~!VPI;hllr, Statf.'JlTe!X. "", j/'~'-\ i tI.JC()m~"OIS:;"J~Expi(t'S,!an 14, ,9'JH IJ<~7~~,~~~,:~~~~J ~p,./L?~ ~ ~-__J I, Notary Public, Guadalupe County, Texas i I'