LULAC supports Moses Rose’s Sanctuary in his outstanding battle for the domain

SAN ANTONIO — A well-known Latin American civil rights group is asking for time to speak.

LULAC wants the city of San Antonio to delay using the big-name domain to take over the Moses Rose’s Vault bar.

It’s the latest business standing in the way of a multi-million dollar Alamo museum and visitor center project.

However, it is possible that this long-running saga could have a peaceful conclusion.

LULAC came out in support of Vince Cantu, the owner of Moses Rose’s hideout. This week he is going to start negotiations about his property.

Rodolfo Rosales with LULAC provides reinforcements in the battle against the Alamo Trust.

Cantu told KENS 5 that he will be in talks with the city of San Antonio and the state on Wednesday.

“Let them have good, clean negotiations, if it comes to eminent domain, we will deal with it when we cross this bridge,” Rosales said during a press conference outside City Hall.

Once Alamo Trust states that they have been trying to buy Cantu property for 3 years, progress can be made.

Alamo Trust CEO Dr. Kate Rogers sent a statement to KENS 5, which can be read below.

“On January 26, the San Antonio City Council authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire the final property needed to build the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum — the culmination of 10 years of planning and community involvement. After 3 years of evaluations, rejected offers and unsuccessful attempts to negotiate the purchase of the Moses Rose hideout from Mr. Vince Cantu, we are delighted that he has now agreed to negotiate the acquisition of the Alamo Trust, Inc. property. We are optimistic that we will reach an agreement on a reasonable purchase price, making it unnecessary for the City of San Antonio to use the preeminent domain.”

The latest offer from alamo trust was $3.5 million, lower than Cantu’s original asking price of $17 million for the property in 2020. During a January city council meeting, Cantu said he was ready to start with $8 million.

The property has several implications for the plans for the Alamo Museum,

At the January 26 vote, Cantu asked for two more weeks of negotiations.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg said during the meeting that the extra time would not be of benefit.

“Real proposals were offered at least two years ago. I don’t think two weeks without additional motivation will solve the problem,” Mayor Nirenberg said.

LULAC does not agree with this line of thought.

“When you go into a negotiation where one side knows I have an ace in my back pocket, I may not be playing right now but I got it, it’s really an unfair situation for the other side to face.” David Cruz said LULAK said KENS 5.

The Alamo Trust wants to close a deal so construction can begin on a new visitor center this summer.