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Breckenridge commission approves $45,000 BEDC purchase, incentives for downtown restaurant and multiple property sales
Summary
The commission approved the BEDC recommendation to buy a 1.7‑acre manufacturing‑zoned parcel for $45,000 plus closing, approved a pilot forgivable‑loan incentive for a downtown restaurant (Netty's Courtyard) intended to create jobs, renewed the Chamber contract to manage hotel/motel "hot" funds, advanced a Texas Gas Service franchise agreement first reading to extend the term to up to 20 years, and approved multiple sealed‑bid property sales. All actions were taken by voice vote. (Motions and approvals recorded in sequence.)
The Breckenridge City Commission approved several motions and routine property transactions during the meeting. Key votes and approvals included the commission's acceptance of an Economic Development Corporation recommendation to purchase a parcel at 1304 East Pinal/Connell for $45,000 plus estimated closing costs, authorization of multiple sealed‑bid property sales, approval of a pilot forgivable‑loan incentive for a downtown restaurant project and renewal of the Chamber of Commerce contract to manage hotel/motel funds.
BEDC purchase: David Miller, representing the EDC, described the 1.7‑acre parcel as strategically located and already zoned for manufacturing; staff reported a $45,000 asking price plus approximately $5,000–$8,000 in closing costs. Commissioner (Speaker 4) moved to approve the BEDC recommendation to purchase 1304 East Connell for $45,000 plus closing costs; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Restaurant incentives:…
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