6.e.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 10/15/2025
- Title:
- Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount not to exceed $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 Janice Johnston for property located at 905 Hwy 3 N., Texas City (Independence Village). The applicant is requesting assistance for a new street sign, which she hopes will increase visibility for first responders as well as potential clients.
Per the attached estimates, the total cost of the proposed sign is $12,753.33. A 50% match for this amount would be $6,376.67. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Per the attached estimates, the total cost of the proposed sign is $12,753.33. A 50% match for this amount would be $6,376.67. 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 new signage at 905 Hwy 3 N. in an amount not to exceed $6,376.67.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Attachments
- BIG Grant - Independence Village
- Letter of support - Board
- Existing Sign- IV
- Exterior- IV
- Resolution