6.b.
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 Anna Aina-Stine for her leased property located at 221 6th Street N. The applicant is requesting assistance for exterior improvements to the building including wall repair and paint, landscaping, debris removal and sprinklers for landscaping.
Per the attached estimates, the total cost of these exterior repairs is estimated to be $30,750. As this amount exceeds $30,000, Ms. Aina-Stine would request the full $15,000 match per the program guidelines.
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 these exterior repairs is estimated to be $30,750. As this amount exceeds $30,000, Ms. Aina-Stine would request the full $15,000 match per the program guidelines.
Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Consider approval of a Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for repairs to 221 6th Street N in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Attachments
- BIG Grant application - Anna Stine
- Estimate for exterior work
- Letter of support - Owner
- Open Area- 221 6th St
- Exterior- 221 6th St
- Resolution