DEPARTMENT: Center City Development & Operations
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Jacks
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
Authorizing an amendment of an easement agreement allowing mutual access and use of portions of property located at 317 Alamo Plaza along with the execution of a License Agreement to occupy subsurface space located at 321 Alamo Plaza.
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following ordinances authorizing agreements with the Texas General Land Office including an amendment to an existing easement and operating agreement for a term ending January 31, 2041 for property located at 317 Alamo Plaza, and a License Agreement for an existing basement located at 321 Alamo Plaza with a term ending January 31, 2041, located within Council District 1.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Located at 317 Alamo Plaza, the City purchased the three story Giles Building located in the building complex fronting Alamo Plaza known as the Crockett Block in 1980. Presently, this space is operated by the Convention & Visitors Bureau as a City Store for the purpose of enhancing the visitor experience by providing staff that can educate the public about local attractions and provide resources to manage individual itineraries for people looking to take advantage of the many cultural opportunities offered throughout the City along with merchandise with a focus on San Antonio typical of a retail storefront.
The property is subject to a reciprocal easement and operations agreement to accommodate the shared use of entrances and exits and various systems within the City-owned space and the property located above this space.
The prior owner had a License Agreement, which was approved by Ordinance No. 96013, to occupy subsurface space with an existing basement at 321 Alamo Plaza. The basement encroaches into the City Right of Way approximately 433.86 square feet (0.0100 ac) adjacent to Lot A-11 (.2063 ac) & E Irregular 4 feet of S Irregular 44.29 feet of A4,...
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