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Authorize the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) to negotiate and execute all documents, agreements, and instruments necessary or desirable with a qualified applicant to develop a mixed-use project, including affordable housing and other community benefits, on approximately 2.02 acres of land within the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan area located at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702.
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Lead Department
Housing Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
September 14, 2023 - Council approved the fourth extension of the Agreement Concerning Implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan (Agreement) with the Urban Renewal Agency (URA), with an expiration date of September 30, 2024.
November 3, 2022 - Council approved the third extension of the Agreement, with an expiration date of September 20, 2023.
December 9, 2021 - Council Approved Addendum 4 of the Inter Local Agreement with Austin Economic Development Corporation to facilitate the development of Blocks 16 & 18 on behalf of the Urban Renewal Board (URB).
October 14, 2021 - Council approved the second extension of the Agreement, with an expiration date September 30, 2022.
September 2, 2021 - Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to determine strategies necessary to implement various supportive and place-making actions for the African American Cultural District (District); explore ways of using the Live Music Fund to support the long-term sustainability of African American culture-based music industry projects located or produced within the District; and develop a plan to solicit proposals for the development of the 1100 Block of E.11th Street.
June 11, 2020 - Council approved the first extension of the Agreement, with an expiration date September 30, 2021.
For More Information:
Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department, (512) 974-1...
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