The property is located on the city’s east side at 3600 FM 1518 N. near the Orchard Park subdivision.
What it means
The land donation puts Universal City in control of the property and allows the city to decide whether to use it for public or private purposes, said Michael Cassata, Universal City's development services and economic development director.
“I think it’s another asset for the city and the EDC that could be used for public purposes that are undetermined at this point,” Cassata told Community Impact.
What the board is saying
Mark Dunlop, one of the EDC’s board of directors, thought the property could be used for a park, a smaller H-E-B or a convenience store.
Bryan Kuhlmann, another EDC director on the board, said he favored accepting the land donation, noting that Universal City has very little developable space left.
"I think the EDC's established a pretty robust strategy over the last several years of acquiring land where it's prudent and would benefit the future development of Universal City," Kuhlmann said.
What’s next
The land donation will be presented to the Universal City Council for final approval in December or January, Cassata told Community Impact.
