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Council approves downtown TEI grants and reinvestment funding for multiple renovation and safety projects
Summary
San Angelo council approved Tax Increment (TEI) funding for several downtown façade, storefront, sidewalk and fire-suppression projects totaling roughly $843,989 across south and north zones, and authorized additional small-business support for a North Bryant restaurant.
The San Angelo City Council approved a series of Tax Increment (TEI) reinvestment awards for downtown and north-zone projects to support façade improvements, sidewalk repairs, storefront upgrades and fire-suppression work.
Planning Director Aaron Venoy presented several south-zone projects — including façade rebuilds on North Chadurn and 7 North Chadurn suites and storefront and window upgrades at 305 West Tuig — and recommended full or partial TEI funding. Council approved a package of south-zone awards totaling $643,989, excluding two projects that required separate discussion because they involved fire-suppression systems.
Council then considered two fire-suppression requests: a phased sprinkler backbone at 30 South Chadurn (project cost about $220,000; requested TEI $100,000) and sprinkler/alarm upgrades at 415 West Borgard (project cost about $300,000; requested TEI $100,000). The council approved both grants to assist renovation that could return vacant or underused buildings to service.
Separately, the council approved a north-zone award of $100,000 to support enclosing and improving an outdoor patio and parking at a restaurant at 1313 North Bryant.
Council members and staff framed the investments as targeted uses of TEI funds to stimulate private investment, improve downtown safety and accessibility, and protect existing businesses.
What’s next: Funded projects will proceed through design and permitting; staff estimated roughly $800,000–$850,000 would remain in the south TEI fund after these approvals, leaving capacity for a second funding cycle.
