DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Rene Dominguez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
SUBJECT:
City Council is considering approval of waivers of City of San Antonio development and SAWS water and sewer impact fees, in connection with a substantial HEB hub expansion for distribution, manufacturing, and food processing at the SW corner of East Houston and South Foster Road in City Council District 2 (Project Site).
SUMMARY:
Staff is requesting City Council approve an ordinance permitting the City to waive SAWS water and sewer impact fees in an amount up to $500,000, and City of San Antonio development fees in an amount up to $1,000,000. Under the Inner City Reinvestment and Infill Policy (ICRIP) Fee Waiver Program Guidelines, approval of the fee waivers requires City Council approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
H-E-B is Texas' largest privately held company and the largest food retailer in South and Central Texas. H-E-B operates 400 retail stores in Texas and Mexico.
In 2017, H-E-B sales were $25 billion and the company is ranked No. 12 on Forbes' list of "America's Largest Private Companies." In 2017 H-E-B was named to the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers". Known for putting community first, H-E-B is one of the largest philanthropic companies in Texas donating 5% of pretax earnings to Texas non-profits.
H-E-B desires to expand its existing investment in the City by developing an 871-acre Project Site on the east side of San Antonio, as a major new hub for distribution, manufacturing, and food processing activities. In connection with this hub, H-E-B is master planning for future expansions/investments on this site.
ISSUE:
The H-E-B expansion meets several of the key long-term economic goals laid out in the community's economic development strategic plan led by the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation. Among these goals is support to retain and expand local businesses and encourage job growth. This project evidences the coor...
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