CONGRESSMAN HENRY CUELLAR ANNOUNCES $250,000 GRANT FOR THE CITY OF HIDALGO
Washington,
Oct 2 -
Congressman Henry Cuellar announced today the City of Hidalgo will receive a $250,000 federal grant to help fund the “Strategic Master Plan for Historic District” in Hidalgo. The funds are being awarded by the Economic Development Administration for the development of a master plan to increase tourism and commerce in Hidalgo historic district.
“I congratulate the City of Hidalgo and Hidalgo’s City Manager, Joe Vera, for his efforts to expand businesses and boost the local economy. The new Mercado will create an incentive for tourists to visit the City of Hidalgo and subsequently invest in our local market”, said Congressman Cuellar.
“The EDA monies will be used as the impetus for future of the Hidalgo Viejo Historical District the City of Hidalgo will be able to contract professional services to assist with the development of a Comprehensive Strategic Plan and Master Plan for Hidalgo Viejo Historic District. Without the support of Congressman Cuellar this project would not have been possible. Mayor Martin Cepeda and the Hidalgo City Council are extremely appreciative of the support the City has received from Congressman Cuellar and Regional Director Pedro Garza”, said Joe Vera, Hidalgo’s City Manager.
The Strategic Master Plan for Historic District seeks to make the City of Hidalgo a commercial center with a focus in tourism and local business development. The City’s Economic Development Corporation intends to build a “small business incubator”, a 4,500 square foot facility to establish vendors. Its main purpose is to increase retail, trade and tax revenues to bring economic benefits for the community.