# The Kaufman Group


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- [District 7 City Councilwoman Resigns](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/district-7-city-councilwoman-resigns/): January 17, 2023 San Antonio City Council District 7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval will be stepping down from City Council Read more on expressnews.com Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 01:03:33 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [OnPeak Power Finalizes Solar Project with CPS Energy](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/onpeak-power-finalizes-solar-project-with-cps-energy/): February 9, 2023 CPS CPS Energy adds 500 MW natural gas, 100 MW solar in latest power purchase agreements Read more on sanantonioreport.org Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:19:39 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [San Antonio City Council Candidates 2023](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/san-antonio-city-council-candidates-2023/): February 21, 2023 General Election Saturday, May 6, 2023 Click Here To See All Candidates Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:19:14 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [OnPeak Power Future Solar Farm El Patrimonio](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/onpeak-power-future-solar-farm-el-patrimonio/): March 28, 2023 OnPeak Power Solar farm planned on over 800 acres Read more on expressnews.com Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:18:50 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [San Antonio Zoo New Entrance Plans](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/san-antonio-zoo-new-entrance-plans/): April 20, 2023 San Antonio Zoo San Antonio Zoo is (not) monkeying around with its new entrance plans Read more on sanantonioreport.org Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:18:26 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [Older Adults Technology Services](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/older-adults-technology-services/): April 23, 2023 Technology training from UTSA helps older adults adapt to digital world The programming was facilitated through an exclusive partnership between UTSA, Older Adults Technology Services and the San Antonio Senior Centers. Read more on ksat.com Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:18:07 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [Runoffs Yield A New City Council](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/runoffsyieldanewcitycouncilbeyondthebite/): June 13, 2023 Runoffs Yield a New City Council Listen on Apple Podcasts Here Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 01:39:13 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [The New D1 And D7 City Councilwomen](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/city-council/): June 21, 2023 Kaur and Gavito complete 2023-2025 San Antonio City Council Read more on ksat.com Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:15:30 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [Microsoft Data Center Expansion In Greater San Antonio](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/microsoft-data-centers/): November 18, 2022 Microsoft Tour of one of the Microsoft Data Centers in San Antonio Read More Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:15:05 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [OATS From AARP Digital Inclusion Week](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/oats-from-aarp-digital-inclusion-week/): October 17, 2023 Too many San Antonio seniors being left behind in ‘digital divide’ OATS, which throughout the year collaborates with the city, UTSA, local nonprofits, churches and “anywhere older folks congregate” has a special focus on older people who live in communities of color, Greer said, where barriers to digital access are especially dire. Read more on sanantonioreport.org Last modified by The Kaufman Group 24 Oct, 2023 12:13:10 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram
- [Kowalski family contributes $1M to SA Zoo expansion](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/kowalski-family-sa-zoo/): October 30, 2023 San Antonio Zoo San Antonio Zoo CEO Tim Morrow said the Kowalski family, including Rosemary Kowalski, who built what is now The RK Group, and Greg Kowalski, its CEO, has put its support behind the zoo for decades. Read more on bizjournals.com Last modified by The Kaufman Group 09 Nov, 2023 02:59:26 PM Share Post Fb Linked-in Twitter Gplus Mail Sms Whatsapp Pinterest Skype Snap Telegram

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- [case study microsoft](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/case-study-microsoft/): MICROSOFT DATA CENTER Client: Microsoft In 2013 Microsoft decided to significantly expand its data center operations in San Antonio. We helped Microsoft secure tax incentives from the City of San Antonio and worked with CPS Energy to develop a new rate for the data center. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS CLICK HERE
- [GOVERNMENT RELATIONS](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/government-relations/): GOVERNMENT RELATIONS EXPERIENCED IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Our San Antonio-based land use law firm team is experienced representing a variety of sectors that are important to the long-term growth and prosperity of South Central Texas. We protect and advance our clients’ interests through our experience with municipal and county governments in San Antonio and surrounding areas.  LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS The firm has assisted clients in seeking governmental contracts via responding to RFI’s, RFQ’s and RFP’s issued by many local governmental entities. The range of projects include catering, concessions, professional consultants, wireless radios, River barge contracts, towing contracts, managing the City Vehicle Impound and a host of other contracts at the Convention Center, the Alamodome, The San Antonio International Airport and at other public facilities. We advise our clients on the local procurement process and help them reach their bidding and contracting goals with the City of San Antonio. We can also assist clients in negotiating terms for lease agreements and/or contract extensions with local government entities. LOBBYING We represent clients on matters that often require communications with various public officials. Members of our team regularly appear before a variety of governmental entities on behalf of our clients including: City and County staff, elected officials, municipal boards, SAWS, CPS and commissions. Our firm is registered as a lobbying firm with the City of San Antonio and our professional staff are registered lobbyists. LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES There are several local sources from which we have successfully obtained municipal funding for our clients, including the City of San Antonio and Bexar County. We have represented multiple clients in seeking funding from the City’s Bond Program that occurs every five years. The Bond Program has an extensive and lengthy public input process in addition to the necessity of garnering City Council support. We have applied for and secured ARPA funds for some of our non-profit clients. There are additional funding resources available that we would be happy to discuss with you.In addition, clients seek our representation the City of San Antonio and Bexar County can provide some assistance in projects via TERZ, 380 and 381 grants, and other economic development funding mechanisms.
- [case study art gallery](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/case-study-art-gallery/): REZONING OF AN ART GALLERY Client: French & Michigan French & Michigan is a multidisciplinary studio, workshop, and gallery located in San Antonio. The owners had identified a Fredericksburg Road site located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood to open a new gallery. For most of its 70-year existence, the building was home to a variety of business and zoned commercial, but was then currently zoned residential. The gallery went ahead and opened without the correct permits or a certificate of occupancy and the neighborhood residents objected. Our firm was then hired by the client to rezone the property back to commercial and obtain a conditional use for an art gallery. It was a lengthy process to get the zoning change approved because of all of the neighborhood opposition and the history with the site. It was finally approved for rezoning to commercial with the conditional use for an art gallery. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS CLICK HERE
- [City Base West](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/case-study-city-base-west/): CITY BASE WEST Client: GFR Development Services City Base West is a multi-phase retail development located in South San Antonio and sits at the main entrance of Brooks City Base. Our team negotiated Bexar County incentives using a 381 economic development agreement and obtained several alcohol variances. The total project size is 250,000 square feet and portions of it are still being developed. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS CLICK HERE
- [case study cibolo canyons](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/case-study-cibolo-canyons/): CIBOLO CANYONS SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Client: Forestar Our firm represents the developer of Cibolo Canyons, a 2,100 acre master planned residential community that includes the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa and two PGA TPC golf courses. We helped our client negotiate a non-annexation agreement with the City of San Antonio, got approval from the San Antonio City Council to allow the creation of a special district and worked with the Bexar County Commissioners Court to create a district to fund public improvements. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS CLICK HERE
- [case study RECSA](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/case-study-recsa/): REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF SAN ANTONIO Client: Real Estate Council of San Antonio Our firm has served as the general counsel for the Real Estate Council of San Antonio (“RECSA”) for numerous years. Formed in 1991, RECSA is the leading advocate for owners and professionals in the real estate industry, informing and educating its members and community leadership while supporting efforts to ensure a healthy economy and enhanced quality of life in the San Antonio area. On behalf of RECSA, our firm has negotiated a number of City of San Antonio ordinances and Bexar County regulations to reduce the impact of such ordinances on developers and property owners. These ordinances include the Water Quality Ordinance, Tree Preservation Ordinance, Unified Development Code, Storm Water Fee, Vacant Building Ordinance, Military Lighting Overlay and similar regulations. “Their firm provides the highest level of knowledge, capability and professionalism in dealing with the myriad of regulations and policies impacting the real estate industry. RECSA has been a client for over 20 years, which shows our high level of satisfaction.” Martha Mangum, Executive Director – Real Estate Council of San Antonio REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS CLICK HERE
- [case study agave](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/case-study-agave/): AGAVE APARTMENTS Client: Greystar The Agave Apartment project is a 350-unit multifamily development with structured parking built on the former Univision site in downtown San Antonio. We assisted the client with city and county incentives including: fee waivers, grants, tax abatement and tax reimbursement. We also worked on issues related to historic preservation and helped to obtain the proper permits. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS CLICK HERE
- [CONTACT](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/contact/): CONTACT US ADDRESS 2101 NW Military Hwy,San Antonio, Texas 78213 PHONE 210.227.2000 FAX 210.227.2001 EMAIL info@tkg-lawfirm.com SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER
- [News](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/news/): THE KAUFMAN GROUP BLOG Kowalski family contributes $1M to SA Zoo expansion OATS From AARP Digital Inclusion Week Microsoft Data Center Expansion In Greater San Antonio The New D1 And D7 City Councilwomen Runoffs Yield A New City Council Older Adults Technology Services San Antonio Zoo New Entrance Plans OnPeak Power Future Solar Farm El Patrimonio San Antonio City Council Candidates 2023 OnPeak Power Finalizes Solar Project with CPS Energy 1 2
- [William Kaufman](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/william-kaufman/): OUR TEAM William Kaufman Attorney & President bill@tkg-lawfirm.com | 210.227.2007 | V-Card Bill is president of the firm. He is the current legislative counsel to the Real Estate Council of San Antonio and is former General Counsel to the San Antonio Building Owners and Managers Association, the San Antonio Apartment Association and the San Antonio Development Agency. As a former Assistant City Attorney for the City of San Antonio, he has extensive experience in handling various municipal matters involving zoning, platting, municipal contracting, environmental issues and municipal solid waste. His clients needing assistance at City Hall have ranged from real estate developers, Public Improvement Districts, billboard companies, hotels, contractors, telecommunication companies, trade associations, landfills, solar farms and river barge operators to homeowner associations, churches, schools, universities and other non-profit associations. Areas of practice have included selection and negotiation of concession contracts, demolition of structures, professional contracts, tax phase-in, and license and lease agreements. Bill has also represented clients before the Bexar County Commissioners Court and many other municipalities and counties. Bill is registered as a lobbyist with the City of San Antonio. Bill has been the lead attorney representing business associations, real estate developers and property owners in the adoption of many City of San Antonio ordinances. These include the Water Quality Ordinance, Historic Preservation Ordinance, Urban Corridor Ordinance, Landscape Ordinance, Noise Ordinance, Billboard Ordinance, Tree Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Traffic Impact Analysis Ordinance, Right of Way Street Management Ordinance and the Unified Development Code amendments. Bill has a long history of community leadership, having served as the president or chairman of multiple boards and San Antonio organizations. Education Trinity University (B.A. 1974)St. Mary’s University (J.D. 1976)Harvard Business School (OPM 21, 1994) Selected Professional & Community Activities Real Estate Council of San Antonio – President’s CouncilULI San Antonio Member Selected Professional & Community Activities Real Estate Council of San Antonio – President’s CouncilULI San Antonio Member Former Involvement: Chase Bank of Texas Board of DirectorsNorth San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors & ChairMetropolitan YMCALeadership San AntonioBig Brothers/Sisters Board of DirectorsMarch of Dimes Board of DirectorsSan Antonio Young Lawyers AssociationTexas Young Lawyers Association
- [OUR TEAM](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/our-team/): OUR TEAM William Kaufman Attorney & President DOWNLOAD V-CARD Terri Horn Office Manager terri@tkg-lawfirm.com 210.227.2009 DOWNLOAD V-CARD Rudy Garza Coordinator rudy@tkg-lawfirm.com 210.448.9988 DOWNLOAD V-CARD
- [REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/representative-clients-projects/): CLIENTS & PROJECTS REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS Allen Harrison CompanyArgyle ResidentialAutoReturnBattle of Flowers AssociationBirnbaum Property CompanyBrackenridge Park ConservancyCasey DevelopmentClean Scapes, Ltd.CST BrandsDailey-Wells CommunicationsEmbrey PartnersForestar Real Estate GroupFrost BankFulcrum DevelopmentGFR Development ServicesGreystarHeritage Solar, LLCJLM LivingJoerisJoyride Auto AuctionsK9s for WarriorsKoontz CorporationLinkedInMeridiamMicrosoftNRP GroupNSSA – National Skeet Shooting AssociationOATS/Senior Planet by AARPOden HughesOnPeak Power, LLCParadiesRandolph Brooks Federal Credit UnionReal Estate Council of San AntonioRK GroupSan Antonio ZooSantikosSecurity Air ParkSecurity Service Federal Credit UnionSitterle HomesSmoke BBQSWBC Real EstateTrammell Crow ResidentialTranswesternTrinity UniversityUniversity of Incarnate WordUniversity of Texas at San AntonioUSAA Real Estate CompanyValcor Real EstateVIA Metropolitan TransitWhite-Conlee BuildersWorth & Associates NOTABLE PROJECTS 1800 Broadway7600 BroadwayAgave ApartmentsAlamo Ranch MarketplaceBrackenridge at MidtownBrackenridge ParkCenter for Healthcare ServicesCibolo Canyons Improvement DistrictCity Base WestEl Patrimonio Solar ProjectJW MarriottLa CanteraLandmarkLegacyMELAMicrosoft Data CentersNorthup Hall at Trinity UniversityPetcoPetco Love K9 CenterRed Berry EstateSA Zoo Parking GarageSouthtown FlatsThe Arts Residences & Thompson HotelThe Bakery Building on BroadwayThe Borden ParkThe BroadwayThe Denman EstateThe JosephineThe RK Group Headquarters at Red Berry CampusTobin CenterTobin Center Parking GarageTwo Step Restaurant & CantinaUniversity of Incarnate Word Watson LoftsUniversity VillageWestside 211 Special Improvement District
- [FIRM OVERVIEW](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/firm-overview/): FIRM OVERVIEW At the Kaufman Group, our clients can consistently rely on our expertise to achieve results. We possess extensive knowledge in all aspects of land use law, economic development, and government relations. Our team works collaboratively, which enables us to approach each project with a comprehensive strategy to accomplish our clients’ goals. We maintain close working relationships with elected officials and staff, SAWS, CPS Energy, Bexar County and other local, state and federal agencies that allows us to achieve the most effective solutions for our clients. Our team maintains high visibility in the legal and business communities, and we stay actively involved in a variety of professional associations, the Chambers of Commerce, and a multitude of non-profit organizations and boards. The Kaufman Group’s long track record of success throughout South Central Texas speaks for itself and we truly enjoy working with our clients. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS & PROJECTS CLICK HERE OUR WORK MICROSOFT DATA CENTER CITY BASE WEST FRENCH & MICHIGAN
- [ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/economic-development/): ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local governmental entities have a variety of tools available to assist in the developmentor redevelopment of property. These tools include: CREATING SPECIAL DISTRICTS Our firm has significant experience working on the creation of districts that provide financing for public infrastructure for development, such as tax increment reinvestment zones, public improvement districts, municipal utility districts and similar entities. These districts each have different powers, revenue sources and governing structures. We help our clients determine which district, if any, is appropriate for the proposed project. NON-ANNEXATION PROCEDURES Annexation is the process by which cities extend their municipal services, regulations, voting privileges and taxing authority to new territory. Sometimes a neighborhood or group of neighborhoods may not want to be annexed into a larger city and we can assist these groups with non-annexation procedures. SECURING INCENTIVES FOR OUR CLIENTS We have extensive experience assisting clients on identifying and securing incentives, and work closely with the appropriate city staff to achieve our clients economic incentive goals. Available incentive tools include: Bond IssuanceBuilding and Impact Fee WaiversDeveloper Participation AgreementsGrantsHistoric Tax IncentivesSales Tax ReimbursementsTax Abatements Because our firm has worked on many unique incentive packages for different clients, we are very skilled in finding the right combination of incentives to seek for each project to make it economically viable.
- [LAND USE LAW](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/land-use-law/): LAND USE LAW IN SAN ANTONIO The Kaufman Group team has experience with all of the following issues related to development and land use: ZONING We assist our clients with every stage of the zoning process whether they are redeveloping an existing project or constructing a new development. San Antonio and the surrounding municipalities have a variety of zoning classifications. We assist with verifying a property’s zoning classification, rezoning property to another classification if necessary, and amending land use classifications in various municipal planning documents. Throughout the process we meet with elected and appointed municipal officials and municipal staff. Rezoning is a statutorily created process that requires an application, public notifications and hearings by various municipal commissions and city councils. We assist clients with all aspects of rezoning requests, including preparing applications, community outreach and public hearings. ANNEXATION Annexation is the process for a city to extend its limits to include new areas. Annexation allows a city to regulate uses, density, and developable area. Our firm represents clients in securing voluntary annexations, negotiating development and non-annexation agreements, securing appropriate zoning upon annexation, establishing use rights and opposing annexation. VARIANCES Some projects cannot be developed in strict compliance with particular zoning or platting requirements. These projects require variances. Variances may be administrative or require approval by a board or commission, such as the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission. We help our clients determine if a variance is required, and if so, we work with the appropriate city or county staff and/or decision-making body. The preparation of a variance request requires a legal analysis and preparation of materials justifying such variance under the law. The City of San Antonio prohibits the sale of alcohol near churches, hospitals and schools. We can assist clients in obtaining variances from this prohibition. VESTED RIGHTS Texas law allows a developer to complete a project under the regulations that were in effect when the project was originally initiated. A local government cannot change rules in the middle of a project. This general rule is subject to a number of exceptions, and the rights may be lost if the developer is not making progress towards the completion of the project. Our firm will analyze a project to determine if such rights were established, and if so, are such rights still in effect. We will prepare materials to submit to the governmental entity and work with that entity’s staff and attorneys to secure recognition of vested rights. HISTORIC PRESERVATION We are very successful in helping clients navigate the historic regulations, historic designation process, design review, and historic rehabilitation tax incentives. Our services include:• Reviewing incentives for the development or redevelopment of historic properties• Explaining the applicability of historic regulations to your particular project• Working to incorporate historic structures into new developmentWe also have experience removing properties from protective zoning overlay districts that may be zoned inappropriately, as well as in opposing historic designation on properties or structures that are not historic. NON-CONFORMING RIGHTS Cities have the right to regulate land use through zoning. When municipal zoning codes change or a municipality annexes an area, a use or structure that was legal at the time it started may become non-conforming. Our team regularly assists property owners and developers in establishing the right to continue such non-conforming uses, as well as potentially vesting a development from new regulations. PERMITTING We assist clients in obtaining proper permitting from the City of San Antonio in all aspects of the development process. We assist with all types of permitting from demolition and tree permits, to sign permits and certificates of occupancy.
- [PRACTICE AREAS](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/practice-areas/): Experience. Expertise. Relationships. PRACTICE AREAS Our team can assist with matters that fall under any of our three main practice areas. LAND USE LAW LEARN MORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEARN MORE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LEARN MORE OUR WORK AGAVE APARTMENTS REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF SAN ANTONIO CIBOLO CANYONS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- [HOME](https://tkg-lawfirm.com/): Economic development experience includes negotiating incentive packages FIND OUT MORE Our team provides legal expertise for land use issues LEARN MORE Let us guide you through government procurement and contracting DISCOVER MORE Rely on our expertise to achieve results READ ABOUT OUR TEAM LAND USE LAW IN SAN ANTONIO The Kaufman Group is a San Antonio-based land use law firm with extensive experience in assisting clients with issues ranging from annexation to zoning. Our clients include real estate developers, contractors, corporations, homeowners associations and non-profit organizations. Our team advises and represents clients in securing development approvals and in negotiating developer incentive agreements. LEARN MORE What you need to know about the San Antonio Zoning Process FIND OUT HERE PROVIDING GUIDANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Multiple tools are available to assist our clients with economic development, including incentives, infrastructure improvements, non-annexation agreements, creation of special districts and eligibility for tax abatements and rebates. FIND OUT MORE EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS THROUGH LOBBYING AND NEGOTIATIONS We protect and advance our clients’ interests through our experience with local governmental entities (including municipalities and counties) in San Antonio and the Central Texas Region. We have represented clients in areas ranging from San Marcos to the Rio Grande Valley. Our team are registered as lobbyists with the City of San Antonio. DISCOVER MORE SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AFFILIATIONS


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