Res 2026-017 Approving the City of San Marcos Historic Preservation Plan

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CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Arts Commission Provides oversight for the expenditure of city Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds for the promotion of the arts and oversees the Mural Arts Program, annual Arts and Cultural Grants, and the placement and funding of public art. The commission receives support from the Texas Commission on the Arts, which reviews Cultural District applications. Cemetery Commission Gives recommendations to the City Council for budget, maintenance projects, and special programs for the historic City Cemetery. Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Provides advice on the promotion of tourism on the Visit San Marcos website, which promotes cultural resources, arts, businesses, and events. Economic Development San Marcos Board Works with the Economic Development Department, which supports the Legacy Business Program and other local incentives that can be used for historic preservation such as the Business Improvement & Growth Grants and the Downtown Co -Marketing Fund. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Works with the Historic Preservation Program of the Planning and Development Department, has final authority on COAs in established historic districts and historic landmarks, and is advisory in establishing new local historic landmarks and historic districts. Main Street Advisory Board Collaborates with Main Street Program staff to advise the City Council on recommended goals and priorities for the Main Street Program. Neighborhood Commission Advises the City Council, other Commissions, and staff to seek solutions to common problems and issues within neighborhoods throughout the city. Parks and Recreation Board Provides advice and recommendations to the City Council in matters regarding acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, and maintenance of all City parks, playgrounds, and facilities, including those with historic resources. Planning and Zoning Commission (P&ZC) Advises the City Council to ensure planned and purposeful development of the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction, to protect the integrity of our natural and cultural resources and neighborhoods, and to enforce State and local statutes and ordinances. San Marcos Industrial Development Corporation Considers and authorizes the issuance of bonds for the purpose of promoting and developing commercial, industrial, and manufacturing enterprises, some of which may be able to reuse historic resources. Zoning Board of Adjustments Considers variances and special exceptions to the standards established in the San Marcos Development Code and considers HPC appeals. 96 SAN MARCOS HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN (2026)