6.f.
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 The Strand Hair and Beauty Bar for the property located at 3521 Palmer Highway. The applicant is requesting assistance for storefront signage. Per the attached estimate, the total cost of the new sign would be $5,129.50. A 50% match of this amount would be $2,564.75.
Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
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) in an amount not to exceed $2,564.75.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Attachments
- BIG Grant - Strand
- Letter of support - Owner
- Sign estimate
- Business Exterior- Strand
- Business Exterior 2- Strand
- Resolution