6.b.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 06/03/2026
- Title:
- Consider Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount of $15,000.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Consider Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount of $15,000.
BACKGROUND
In October 2023, the Texas City Economic Development Corporation established the Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) to assist local businesses with a range of improvements.
Staff has received a completed application from Bryan Springer, business owner of Bevis Pest Control, for property located at 826 9th Avenue North. The applicant is requesting assistance for exterior renovations to include paint ($6,500), window installation ($8,500), lighting ($3,000) and the installation of garage doors ($16,000).
The total cost of the proposed exterior renovations is $34,000; therefore, a grant for the full available amount of $15,000 is requested.
One key note: Bevis Pest Control has operated in Texas City since 1947. A prominent building along Palmer Highway, the facility is not usable to the owner without the proposed renovations. With the improvements, Mr. Springer would look to re-activate this facility as part of his regional business operations.
Issuance of the BIG Grant funds would be contingent upon receipt of all applicable permits through the Planning and Engineering Department.
Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Staff has received a completed application from Bryan Springer, business owner of Bevis Pest Control, for property located at 826 9th Avenue North. The applicant is requesting assistance for exterior renovations to include paint ($6,500), window installation ($8,500), lighting ($3,000) and the installation of garage doors ($16,000).
The total cost of the proposed exterior renovations is $34,000; therefore, a grant for the full available amount of $15,000 is requested.
One key note: Bevis Pest Control has operated in Texas City since 1947. A prominent building along Palmer Highway, the facility is not usable to the owner without the proposed renovations. With the improvements, Mr. Springer would look to re-activate this facility as part of his regional business operations.
Issuance of the BIG Grant funds would be contingent upon receipt of all applicable permits through the Planning and Engineering Department.
Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for exterior improvements Bevis Pest Control in an amount of $15,000.