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A staff presenter identified as Mr. Waxner said the city has budgeted $300,000 in previous and current budgets for water-right purchases but that drought conditions have caused prices to more than double. “You currently have 390 acre feet in your inventory,” Waxner said. “That leaves you needing about an additional 250 acre feet.” He said staff had purchased a total of 537 acre-feet since 2011 and that the city transferred 147 acre-feet in 2017; staff expect another transfer later in the year.

Board members asked whether the city’s $600,000 set-aside would be sufficient to buy on short notice. Director Tillman asked if $600,000 could buy enough water immediately; Waxner replied that in prior years $300,000 bought about 100 acre-feet (roughly $6,000 per acre-foot), and that current market rates would likely be about $12,000 per acre-foot or higher. Manager Gaffari said the city is “ready” and that the EDC had allowed the fund to go up to $600,000; staff would act as market conditions dictate.

Director Simmick asked whether the city charges water impact fees; staff said the city does not charge impact fees for water hookups, though there is an impact fee for sewer that is passed through by the treatment plants. Board members discussed the risk of being priced out if the council waited too long, and Vice President Adela asked what conditions would prompt staff to purchase rather than keep monitoring. Waxner said staff would watch drought conditions and market movement and buy when a favorable opportunity arises.

No formal board action was taken. Staff reported they will continue to monitor the market and that purchases will be made when market conditions and budgetary rules are met. The board acknowledged that while the city appears ahead of projected development needs, additional budgeting will be necessary to acquire the full estimated need of roughly 250 acre-feet.

Notable figures reported at the meeting
- Current inventory: ~390 acre-feet (reported by staff).
- Estimated need: ~640 acre-feet total; additional ~250 acre-feet required.
- Funds available: $600,000 set-aside for purchases (staff can act when a suitable deal appears).
- Historical purchases: 537 acre-feet purchased since 2011; 147 acre-feet transferred in 2017; another transfer expected later in the year.
- Price indications: previously about $6,000 per acre-foot; staff estimate current market could be $12,000+ per acre-foot due to drought.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Live Oak - Economic Development Corporation - Jan 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported the city currently holds about 390 acre-feet of water rights, estimates a need of roughly 640 acre-feet (leaving an additional ~250 acre-feet needed), and said a $600,000 reserve is available but severe drought has doubled recent prices; staff recommended monitoring the market rather than immediate purchase.","taxTitle","Live Oak, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",69408,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671492,"Live Oak EDC presents 2024 year-end report, highlights 25 new businesses and major projects",546,566000,1112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159101-83a36c1f74524387b72766422205141c&start=566&end=1112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159101-83a36c1f74524387b72766422205141c/thumbnail_566000.jpg","/articles/6671492/Live-Oak/Bexar-County/Texas/Live-Oak-EDC-presents-2024-year-end-report-highlights-25-new-businesses-and-major-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671492-0b575bcf15ba43591069eb1d915ec0ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071334&Signature=TFHuNSHYTZQV6Vtxl4yxM1IRVhHedWcIat1KoJ44sk8Z-sFBMtiwdvJSLePESLEC6mc4~Xik7QaP~cA2TvNI07ruchH5Y4CJXmJavxr~jlEpiqNbZ0duQWq-7n6FgNNfZQgxPEck4HV0t7cs4S3QB2ZVhiqgLh7lU0e4KdKE4A8xyLquSUdHoNPCyB4cV-5huZzromsa5ekGH~sm4CECdhRUA8qdaIg8LIt2tddaXROo3DU7pFXIHtWDD7nDnYitHH-1pLX7uMMLEtPff3rueItLUIjnvOvK0euvAlN4lFGm8RwDsJCcrtDcea-W-7yBsH0ATTN4ZBj1CnI3p3Hedg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Live Oak Economic Development Corporation received its 2024 year-end report at the Jan. 28 meeting and discussed how to publicize the results, which staff said included 25 new businesses, major commercial expansions and a series of sponsorships and events.

The report summarizes business growth, developments under construction, and EDC-sponsored marketing efforts that staff said helped attract tenants. Donna Louder, Economic Development staff, told the board that notable projects included the new Dick’s House of Sport, ongoing expansion at the local hospital medical plaza (Methodist), and tenant activity at the Alterman campus. Louder said 25 businesses opened in 2024 and that the EDC continues to work on visual-improvement and dumpster-compliance programs.

Louder told the board the EDC supported several sponsorships and marketing events in 2024, including local tournaments and nonprofit events. She listed partnerships with Tri-County groups, Rotary, the Live Oak Summer Open Disc Golf Tournament, the Judson Education Foundation, Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Western Heritage Weekend, and local magazine features. The report also recognized 62 businesses for sponsorships and 28 businesses for anniversaries, and noted one 50-year business was honored.

Board members praised the report and discussed distribution. Director Tolgren and others urged staff to publish the report on the EDC website, use it at conferences such as TEDC, and provide printed copies for local distribution and to share with partner organizations. Vice President Adela asked about using the report to “tell the story” and recommended wider distribution; staff said they already submit materials to trade magazines and post to the website.

Board members asked how sponsorship decisions are made; Louder said most small sponsorships are staff-approved after solicitation, while larger sponsorships are brought to the council for approval. Directors also praised staff outreach and suggested including the report in the city’s promotional materials for businesses considering relocation or expansion.

The board did not take formal action on the report. Staff noted that detailed financial tables and project lists were included in the packet and that some figures lag one year because of audit timing.","EDC staff presented the 2024 year-end economic development report, citing 25 new businesses, major tenant activity at Alterman and RBFCU developments, sponsorship investments and limited VIP activity; board discussed marketing and distribution of the report.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671497,"Live Oak EDC approves $5,000 visual-improvement payment for Madera Apartments",428,122000,550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2159101-83a36c1f74524387b72766422205141c&start=122&end=550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2159101-83a36c1f74524387b72766422205141c/thumbnail_122000.jpg","/articles/6671497/Live-Oak/Bexar-County/Texas/Live-Oak-EDC-approves-5000-visual-improvement-payment-for-Madera-Apartments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671497-445adc5662c799787719e8c8b22be225/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071334&Signature=b~eB1yqnftQ6COhGevwMaSPy3lGr1stWiJs-VfyOeymfYQvNPl1Awgq5yM~g3LD2D4ijj2URKwFFILmFT-KcFoL6Cla9o1s1FJgMQXpG7v~x7D5XG3mFx9WZUjLCwknICvOCYrNs~1E63Jh7AjALPuJf-NT5-0lCTSM~OwzbAXMhyVbc8A5GmMgfr0BdxB9T13nboEiXou5JotwDLSJt1lRgjbDQ96Cwd7qsPIZ6~uBLaMKrdJETdIQaJs4Sj5-qI7SwDU0Appds8wsitMh8V3uAmG~fKJKK5GWRMWBw~QeBnQSaW5Xz52ZakL4Q4WBH3f8kS9A8cH8Y87i1TzXxXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Live Oak Economic Development Corporation on Jan. 28 approved a resolution authorizing a $5,000 payment directly to the contractor Pegasus Contracting to support a visual improvement project at Madera Apartments, 13101 East Loop 1604.

The action matters because the EDC’s Visual Improvement Program (VIP) subsidizes exterior repairs that the corporation says help maintain business and housing stock along major corridors; the board approved a single, $5,000 contribution toward an $82,100 project the applicant said will repair and repaint metal stair railings and second-floor balconies.

Donna Louder, Economic Development staff, presented the application and said the work will include scraping, cleaning and painting 26 stairwells and 52 second-floor balconies, and that the EDC’s portion will be limited to the areas facing Oak Terrace and Loop 1604. Louder identified the total project cost as $82,100 and said the applicant requested $5,000 under resolution number 202501.

Michael Robertson, property supervisor for Madera Apartments, confirmed the contractor will use an oil-based primer and that the apartment owner will supply the finishing paint. “We are still providing the finishing paint, so the cost that you see there is mostly for labor,” Robertson said.

Board members asked contractor and material questions before voting. Director Tolgren asked which vendor had been chosen; Louder said the applicant selected Pegasus (listed in the packet originally as Sentinel/Sentinels but updated to Pegasus). Director Tolgren also noted one bid called for an oil-based primer and that the applicant would provide finish paint; Robertson confirmed the primer and owner-provided paint.

After brief comment, a board member moved to approve Resolution 2025-1 authorizing payment directly to the contractor Pegasus Contracting in the amount of $5,000 in connection with the VIP on behalf of Madera Apartments; Director Green seconded. The board voted with all members present in favor and the motion carried.

The resolution authorizes the direct payment to the contractor, but the project scope and contractor start date remain subject to the normal VIP compliance and contractor scheduling. The applicant indicated some wood elements will be replaced as needed and that work would begin after completion of the meeting and related contract steps.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025-1, Visual Improvement Program payment to Pegasus Contracting for Madera Apartments — Approved (unanimous vote of directors present). The motion authorized payment of $5,000 toward a total project cost of $82,100.

Details recorded at the meeting indicate the EDC’s contribution is limited to specified frontage along Oak Terrace and Loop 1604; the applicant provided three bids and selected Pegasus. The packet used at the meeting reflected an earlier contractor name in one bid; staff confirmed the contractor change prior to the vote.","The Live Oak Economic Development Corporation voted to approve Resolution 2025-1 to authorize a $5,000 payment directly to Pegasus Contracting to support exterior repairs and painting at Madera Apartments, located at 13101 East Loop 1604.","actionData","errors"]

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