DEPARTMENT: Office of Urban Redevelopment San Antonio (OUR SA)
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Verónica R. Soto, FAICP
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Disposition of remnant property owned by the Urban Renewal Agency dba Office of Urban Redevelopment San Antonio (OUR SA):
SUMMARY:
A Resolution authorizing a request for City Council to approve the sell and conveyance of a vacant OUR SA property: 247 G Street, described as NCB 1556, Block 13, Lot East 33.33 Feet of 24; in Council District 2.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On August 19, 2020, OUR SA Board of Commissioners approved by motion and by vote the sale of 247 G Street to the highest bidder. According to Local Government Code - Urban Renewal Statute Chapter 374, the disposition of all real property owned by the Urban Renewal Agency (OUR SA) must be approved by the Municipality.
Prior to review and approval by the Municipality, the OUR SA Board directed OUR SA staff to follow the City vacant land sale process and also submit the required information to the Planning Commission for approval.
OUR SA purchased 0.1136 acres of vacant unimproved land in 1987 as part of the Eastside Urban Renewal Plan (URP). This tract is zoned RM 4. The URP called for this and all other adjacent properties to be developed as single family residential. Due to the width of the property (33.33 feet) and required setbacks for corner lots, this property was never developed and has remained vacant since acquisition. The buyer, if approved, will relocate their existing fence to encompass the property and build additional space onto their existing home.
ISSUE:
This resolution supports City Council’s authority under the Local Government Code - Urban Renewal Statute Chapter 374, to approve the sale of property owned by the Urban Renewal Agency: 247 G Street, NCB 1556, Block 13, Lot East 33.33 Feet of 24 located in Council District 2.
Through this action the Planning Commission authorizes OUR SA staff to complete the disposition of the property, upon full City Council approval. Prior to moving forward with the final sale, staff will brief the residing Councilmember.
ALTERNATIVES:
Planning Commission could choose not to approve the disposition of this property and OUR SA would continue to be responsible for the cost of maintenance and liability for the properties. Approval of the disposition would allow the property to be used for the expansion of an existing home and be placed on the tax rolls to generate revenue for the City and other taxing entities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proceeds from the disposition of the property will be considered program income and will be deposited back into a fund under the control of City of San Antonio’s Grants Monitoring and Administration Division. The sale of the property will return it to the tax rolls, which will generate revenue for the City of San Antonio as well as other taxing entities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of a Resolution authorizing a request for City Council to approve the sell and conveyance of this vacant OUR SA property: 247 G Street, described as NCB 1556, Block 13, Lot East 33.33 Feet of 24, in Council District 2.