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18-R-50 - Main Street Grant for 428 MainO 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, 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 the Main Street area to residents and visitors, as well as provide support and stimulus to businesses. WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Historical Incentive Program for Main Street; WHEREAS, the Schertz Historic Preservation Committee is in support of this program and recommended approval of the grant request for 528 Main Street for up to $5,000; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVER, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT: Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Schertz Main Street Area Preservation Incentive Program grant request for 528 Main Street subject to the approved criteria of the program and execution of a funding agreement generally as outlined in 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resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.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 1st day of May 2018. CITY OF SCRTZ, TEXAS R Carpenter, Mayor ATTEST: renda Dennis, City §ecretary (CITY SEAL) ., i STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF BEXAR § HOTEL. TAX FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND FOR EXPENDITURE OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS This Hotel Tax. Funding Agreement (AGREEMENT) is made and entered into by and between the City of Schertz, Texas (CITY) and (ENTITY. WHEREAS, the ENTITY had developed a proposal to NtS and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, the area around' Iviaii%Strcet in Scbdtz once served as commercial and social hub of the community; and WHEREAS the City seeks to imptove the urrage of the -area around Main Street through historic restoration and.rehabilitation of sttubj ues in the1 -Mih• Street area to serve as a commercial, social, cultural and tourrs4l hub of t ity; and WHEREAS, in oridei. tp facihtate the preservation of historic shvctu es to promote the economic vitality of the Maui!Street area as a tourist destuiation, the, City of Scheitz is offering incentives that will serve to improve existuig aropertres` pd businesses wit *his area_; and WMEEAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz desires to provide Motel Occupancy Tax revenues to M, (ENTITI'). fz NOW, THEREFORE, it Is nutually agreed by and between the CITY and ENTITY as follows: GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Purpose, The purpose of this Agreement is to provide funding to the ENTITY for the project identified in the attached Exhibit "A" (the "Project "), the intent of which is to protect; enhance, and preserve the historic resources and landmarks which represent distinctive elements of the City of Sebortz' historic; architectural, economic, cultural, and social heritage by providing property owners an incentive for protecting their property; stabilize and improve property values; 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 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. PAGE .1. OF 5 Section 2. Obligation of the ENTITY. The ENTITY shall use all of the awarded funds provided by the CITY in accordance with Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code, the ENTITY'S funding application, and the attached Exhibit "A ". Section 3. Reporting Requirements of the ENTITY. The ENTITY shall deliver a detailed accounting of the expenditures for the Project within thirty (30) days after completion of the Project (the 'Post Event Report"). The Post Event Report shall include copies of receipts and other documents establishing the expenditures for the project. The CITY shall not make reimbursements for expenditures where no receipt or invoice is provided Partial or mcor - to reports will not be accepted. Section 4, Authorization of Payment. Subject to the ENTITY'S satisfactory performance and compliance with the terms of this AGREEMENT, the CITY agrees_.to pay the ENTITY up to fifty percent (50 %) of the Project from hotel occupancy tea. funds. Payment will be made within forty-five (45) days of acceptance of tire complete Post Event gR4ort. Partial or nicomplete reports will not be accepted. Only expenditures that meet Chapter 3aI of the Tax Code and AGREEMENT shall be reimbursed.. Section S. Appeal Process. Any - ENTITY wrslmig to appeal the decision `of the CITY must present their appeal in writing within ten (1Q) business day s =of fiurding denial. Section 6. Rights. The City of 5e records of the ENTITY the rosy relate to pi expenses, has the right to conduct a- ii dit of tl Section 7. The time, to inspect the books or GENT. The CITY, at its sole become effective as of the date entered below. 0ective date or once the terms have been met, Section 8. Indemnification. The _ENTITY agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officers, agents and employees against any and all claims, lawsuits; judgments, cause of action, costs and expense.s�<.for personat injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which recovery of damages is;sought, suffered by any person or persons, that may arise out of or be occasioned by the ENTITY's breach. of;any A the terms or provisions of this AGREEMENT, or by atiy negligent act or omission of the ENTITY,; its officers, agents, servants, employees; contractors, or subcontractors, in the performance of this AGREEMENT; except that the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to any liability resulting from the sole negligence of the CITY, its officers; agents, employees or separate contractors; and in the event of joint and concurrent negligence of both the ENTITY and the CITY under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under Texas law. The provisions of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity. Both parties expressly agree that this AGREEMENT does not assign any responsibility for civil liability to the City of Schertz that may arise by virtue of this AGREEMENT. Section 9. Termination, A party may terminate this AGREEMENT in whole or in part if the PAGE 2 of 5 other party fails to comply with a term of the AGREEMENT, including the inability of the ENTI`T`Y to conform to any change required by federal, state or local laws or regulations; or for the convenience of either party, The terminating party shall provide written notification to the other party of the decision to terminate this AGREEMENT within thirty (30) days before the effective date of termination. A party may terminate the AGREEMENT for breach of any provision of this AGREEMENT, upon written notice of the breach and the breaching party shall have ten. (10) days after receipt of the written notice in which to cure the breach to the satisfaction of the non-breaching party.. Section 10. Notice. All notices required or permitted under this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be delivered in person or mailed as follows: City of Schertz Attention: City Manager 1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 619 -1000 To the ENTITY at: [Name (Attention: ] [Address: ) [Mai [in g address if dxfferej [City, State, ZIP] [Telephone number: ] parties Section 12.` party's governing body is AGREEMNT constitutes the entire agreement of the d herein. The parties may not modify or amend this approved by the governing bodies of each party and duly s AGREEMENT has been duly and properly approved by each a binding obligation on each party, Section 13, AssigmnAt. Except as otherwise provided in this AGREEMENT, a party may not assign this AGREEMENT or subcontract the performance of services without first obtaining the written consent of the other party. Section 14. Non- Waiver. A party's failure of delay to exercise right or remedy does not constitute a waiver of the right or remedy: An exercise of a right or remedy under this AGREEMENT does not preclude the exercise of another right or remedy. Rights and remedies under this AGREEMENT are cumulative and are not exclusive of other rights or remedies provided by lacy. PAG1.3 OF 5 Section 15. Paragraph Headings. The various paragraph headings are inserted for convenience of reference only, and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this AGREEMENT or any section thereof. Section 16. Attorney fees. In any lawsuit concerning this AGREEACNI T, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees from the nonprevailing party, plus aI.l out -of- pocket expense such as deposition costs, telephone, calls, travel expenses expert witness fees, court costs, and their reasonable expenses, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Section 17. Severabi.lity. The parties agree that j*tue event any provision of this AGREEMENT is declared invalid by a court of competent juri$4 ..., that part of the AGREEMENT is severable and the decree shall not affect the remainder of the AGREEMENT. The remainder of the AGREEMENT shall be in frill force and effect. Section 18. Venue. The parties agree that ail `disputes that of this AGREEMENT are governed by the laws of the State of Texas and venuafor alt purposes herewith shall be in Milain County, Section 19. Certificate of Insuraz for liability and worker's compensation is its self - insured status before any event a insurance herein mentioned to be secured ENTITY: IN WITNESS HEItEQFs the AGREEIvfNT to be effecttue:this City Secretary The ENTITY; agrees to provide a certificate of insurance ice or letter of self - insurance on its letterhead indicating d franding under this AGREEMENT. The cost of the mautained -:by fhe ENTITY shall be borne solely by the E--=T ...make and execute this 29 ENTITY (`title) (Title) PAGE 4 OF 5 EX=IT A [Describe the project to be performed] PAGE 5 OF 5