DEPARTMENT: Center City Development and Operations
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John Jacks
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
Briefing and possible action on the Red Berry Redevelopment
SUMMARY:
Briefing and possible action on moving forward the Red Berry Redevelopment conveyance and negotiation of the various development agreements for City Council consideration.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Red Berry Estate is an 84.59 acre property developed in 1951 located at 856 Gembler Rd, 827 Richland, and 4007 East IH 10 in Council District 2. The property consists of the Red Berry Mansion and a man-made lake. The Red Berry Estate was identified as a catalytic project at the 2010 Eastside Summit. Upon acquisition of the property, the City initiated a community planning process to identify the types of development and uses the community would like to see on the site. Results included the following: restoration of the mansion, preservation of the grounds and pond, trail connectivity, housing, and commercial development.
In June 2012, the City of San Antonio acquired the property and completed a Public Private Partnership (P3) process which identified the NRP Group as the lead developer in partnership with the San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation (SAHT PFC) for the proposed mixed-use development on the site. The NRP Group has partnered with Casey Development for the commercial component on the site. The site requires approximately $3.8 million in public improvements in order to meet the goals of the community plan and to facilitate the site development.
Salado Creek Hike and Bike Trail Extension:
Salado Creek Hike and Bike Trail System Extension and Lake Improvements.
FY 2017 CDBG: $1,460,931
Other Public Infrastructure
Funding will provide public improvements necessary for drainage improvements, roads, utilities, entry ways, and public parking.
Inner City TIRZ Funds: $2,356,869
The publi...
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