6.g.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 09/18/2024
- Title:
- Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount not to exceed $5,694.00.
- 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 $5,694.00.
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 for the BIG Grant from La Gardenia, located in the Sixth Street Revitalization District at 210 6th Street North. The applicant is requesting assistance with signage and landscaping.
Total costs are estimated at $3,500.00 for signage and $2,194.00 for landscaping (exterior improvements). Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2023-24 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Staff has received a completed application for the BIG Grant from La Gardenia, located in the Sixth Street Revitalization District at 210 6th Street North. The applicant is requesting assistance with signage and landscaping.
Total costs are estimated at $3,500.00 for signage and $2,194.00 for landscaping (exterior improvements). Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2023-24 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Approve a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for La Gardenia for an amount not to exceed $5,694.00.