SAN ANGELO, TX — The Chicken Farm Art Center is set to receive $75,000 in public incentives as part of a broader effort to revitalize the city’s North and South Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ).
The City Council on Tuesday approved a total of $202,105 in funding for three projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure, facades, and mixed-use developments.
Two projects in the North TIRZ received $75,000 each.
The first, at 2505 Martin Luther King Boulevard, focuses on improving stormwater drainage, parking, fencing, and signage at the Chicken Farm Art Center. The upgrades aim to mitigate water flow issues while enhancing the property’s usability and aesthetic appeal.
“This project not only addresses critical infrastructure but also preserves the center’s artistic legacy,” said Aaron Vannoy, Director of Planning and Development Services.
The Chicken Farm Art Center’s new fencing design reflects its artistic character. Proposed funding will enhance the center’s cultural appeal with murals, artwork, and improved drainage.
The upgrades, with a total cost of $82,500, aim to mitigate water flow issues while enhancing the property’s usability and aesthetic appeal.
The second project, located at 323 West 26th Street, just around the corner, involves façade and roof repairs for a leased commercial property. The project includes a $27,000 match by the property owner. Despite a split 4-3 TIRZ board vote due to concerns about funding multiple properties owned by the same developer, the City Council unanimously approved the plan.
A current view of the vacant building at 323 W. 26th St., which is slated for a $75,000 TIRZ-funded transformation into a mixed-use retail and event space. Planned renovations include roof and facade repairs. (Google Street View, June 2022)
A conceptual rendering of the proposed upgrades to the Chicken Farm Venue at 2505 Martin Luther King Blvd. The $75,000 TIRZ funding will enhance the facility’s facade, improve drainage, and add new cultural features. (Heights Venture Architecture & Design)
South TIRZ Project
The Council also approved a $52,105 tax reimbursement over five years for a mixed-use redevelopment at 109 South Chadbourne Street. The project, with a total investment of $2.2 million, includes retail space on the ground floor and residential lofts above. The reimbursement will help offset property taxes.
The Council also approved a $52,105 tax reimbursement over five years for a mixed-use redevelopment at 109 South Chadbourne Street.
While supportive, Mayor Brenda Gunter raised concerns about the policy allowing property tax reimbursements.
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