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Kendall County Commissioners on Feb. 24 will consider the next wave of conservation easements through Proposition A funds, bringing three proposals to a public hearing.
What’s happening?
Two properties are being brought forward by the Cibolo Center for Conservation, totaling 32.7 acres and 27 acres, respectively.
The third property is 1,556 acres brought forward by Rebecca Canary, with the goals of preserving the property from development or mismanagement.
If approved, the costs associated with creating conservation easements will be covered through Proposition A funds.
For the 1,556-acre property, $1.5 million is being requested alongside the transaction costs. According to the agenda, the purpose of the additional funds is to create an endowment for the property, which will be used for maintenance and stewardship of the easement.
The agenda states, “nonprofits will not accept a donated property unless they can sell it and/or the cost of maintaining and stewarding the property is endowed by the donor.”
Some context
Upon approval in 2022, Proposition A gave Kendall County $20 million in interest-bearing bonds with a requirement to spend 80%, or $17 million, by June 2026.
Since the inception of Proposition A, the funds have been used for the purchase of conservation easements and limited parkland throughout the county.
The public hearings are scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 24. Commissioners Court meetings are on the third floor of the county courthouse, located at 201 E. San Antonio Ave., Boerne.
