6.b.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 12/17/2025
- Title:
- Approve the use of allocated funds to design and place a custom mural on the 100ftx15ft wall facing the 6th Street Community Plaza.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve the use of allocated funds to design and place a custom mural on the 100 ft. x 15 ft. wall facing the 6th Street Community Plaza.
BACKGROUND
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation established a mural program in FY24 for the purpose of branding and beautification. The City issued a Request for Proposals at the launch of the program which required artists to submit pricing for 800 sq. ft. murals (20 ft. x 40 ft.). Two local artists – Gabriel Prusmack and Alan Davis – were awarded performance agreements, and each installed a mural along 6th Street.
With the 6th Street Community Plaza now open, and following the August 2025 approval by the TCEDC Board to purchase property adjacent to the 6th Street Community Plaza and expanding the footprint of the park, staff is requesting approval to utilize budgeted funds to install a 100 ft. x15 ft., mural on the wall of the adjacent business (Gold Star Finance) that faces the plaza.
In speaking with three of the artists who originally responded to the RFP, staff collected proposed pricing for the 100 ft. x15 ft., mural, with a low bid of $21,200.
Staff recommends proceeding with an agreement with Gabriel Prusmack, which will include rendering services to develop a Texas City-themed mural based on feedback from the Board. Prior to installation, staff will present the proposed design to the EDC Board.
Funds are available in the FY 26 EDC Budget (Fund 801) for this mural installation.
With the 6th Street Community Plaza now open, and following the August 2025 approval by the TCEDC Board to purchase property adjacent to the 6th Street Community Plaza and expanding the footprint of the park, staff is requesting approval to utilize budgeted funds to install a 100 ft. x15 ft., mural on the wall of the adjacent business (Gold Star Finance) that faces the plaza.
In speaking with three of the artists who originally responded to the RFP, staff collected proposed pricing for the 100 ft. x15 ft., mural, with a low bid of $21,200.
Staff recommends proceeding with an agreement with Gabriel Prusmack, which will include rendering services to develop a Texas City-themed mural based on feedback from the Board. Prior to installation, staff will present the proposed design to the EDC Board.
Funds are available in the FY 26 EDC Budget (Fund 801) for this mural installation.
ANALYSIS
Approve the use of allocated funds to design and place a custom mural on the 100 ft. x15 ft. wall facing the 6th Street Community Plaza, for an amount not to exceed $21,200.