DEPARTMENT: Department for Culture and Creative Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Felix Padron
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
Consideration of an Ordinance approving the following Market Square related contractual actions: lease amendments with Baptismal Boutique, Nanny's Nook Fashion, Tejanos, Texan Accent General Store and Yesi's The Li't Dove in Farmers Market.
SUMMARY:
Consideration of an ordinance related to leases at Farmers Market and El Mercado in Market Square, authorizing the following actions:
A. Execute amendment to Baptismal Boutique lease to add Sylvia Enriquez as a lessee.
B. Execute amendment to Nanny's Nook Fashion lease to add OlgaYesenia Chavez as a lessee.
C. Execute amendment to Tejanos lease to add Yvette Ramirez as a lessee.
D. Execute amendment to Yesi's The Li't Dove lease to add Alma Delia Badillo as a lessee.
E. Execute amendment to Texan Accent General Store to assign ownership from Dina Brown to Isabel Sandoval dba The Texas General Store
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of San Antonio owns and manages Market Square, a unique and historic public market place that plays a vital role in the life, culture and economy of San Antonio. Market Square, with a retail history dating back to the nineteenth century, provides a unique and authentic Mexican Market experience, offering retail sales, holiday celebrations, and year round entertainment. There are 56 stores in the Farmers Market and 33 in El Mercado, ranging from cafes to shops specializing in local, regional and Latin American products.
Enrique C. Enriquez has successfully operated the Baptismal Boutique since April 2011, providing religious garments and accessories to both locals and tourists alike. Mr. Enriquez has requested to add his spouse, Sylvia Enriquez, to the lease. Mr. Jorge Chavez, a tenant in good standing, owns both Nanny's Nook Fashion and Yesi's The Li't Dove. Mr. Chavez has requested to add his daughter, Olga...
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