BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON REIMBURSING BAKER KATZ FOR STREET, FACADE IMPROVEMENTS
Several items relating to the Baker Katz shopping center will be brought before the Brenham City Council on Thursday.
First will be a resolution to accept the public infrastructure improvements made on Chappell Hill Street, including the widening of the road and the addition of two turn lanes, one on each side of the street.
The council will then look to reimburse Baker Katz for the cost of the road upgrades and the cost of enhancing the facades of the shopping center’s anchor buildings.
The Chapter 380 agreement between the city and the developer outlines the reimbursement amount for the road improvements as up to $520,000, but the total expenses for the widening project are $145,620. Any difference in the cost of the road infrastructure will be reimbursed for the cost purchasing and installing primary building materials for the anchor buildings.
The difference of $374,379 cannot be paid using certificates of obligation as they will be with the road improvements, and will instead be paid from the city’s general fund. Therefore, the city intends to reduce sales tax reimbursement payments, which are scheduled to begin on December 1, 2023 for sales tax receipts from retailers within the shopping center, by the $374,379 until that amount has been satisfied.
In other action on Thursday, councilmembers will:
- Act on a Chapter 380 agreement between the city and Brenham CFA Series, LLC for a Chick-fil-A in Brenham. The agreement would provide the developer with $250,000 in incentives, including $150,000 from the Brenham Community Development Corporation, $50,000 from the city and $50,000 from Washington County.
- Consider purchasing audio visual equipment for the Brenham Police Department from Avinext in an amount not to exceed $67,334.
- Consider a professional services agreement between the city and Strand Associates, Inc. related to Fiscal Year 2022-23 on-call engineering services for an amount not to exceed $120,000.
- Consider approval of the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) grant agreement with TxDOT for Fiscal Year 2023.
- Hold an executive session to consult with an attorney regarding Aviators Plus, LLC v. City of Brenham; Cause No. 37896; 21st Judicial District Court, Washington County. Executive session discussion will also cover the lease between the city and Washington County concerning the 911 Communications Facility at 301 North Baylor Street. Any action will be taken in open session.
The council will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at Brenham City Hall.
Click here to view the agenda packet for Thursday's meeting.