Agenda No. 11.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | June 17, 2025 |
| Department: | Executive Team |
| Subject: | Resolution 25-R-78 - Approving a Schertz Main Street Preservation Grant for 420 Curtiss (S.Williams/B.James) |
BACKGROUND
The property owner at 420 Curtiss is applying for a Schertz Main Street Preservation Grant to replace the roof. In 2022, City Council amended the Main Street Grant program to make properties that have a Landmark Property Designation eligible for the grant even if they are not in the Main Street Incentive Area. This property has the Landmark Property Designation (approved by Council on May 6, 2025). 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. Funds will be provided on a 50/50 matching basis. In-kind contributions may be counted toward the match requirement. The Schertz Historical Preservation Committee recommended approval of this grant at their May 28, 2025 meeting.
GOAL
Promote the history and culture of the City of Schertz to tourists and residents.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Recognize structures of significance to the community’s past.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of Resolution 25-R-78 authorizing a Main Street Historic Preservation Grant for the property at 420 Curtiss for up to $20,000.00 to replace the roof (total cost estimated to be $42,923.60).
FISCAL IMPACT
Up to $20,000.00 from Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 25-R-78.