6.f.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 11/19/2025
- Title:
- Approve demolition costs for property located at 2602 21st Street North.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve demolition costs for property located at 2602 21st Street North.
BACKGROUND
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation has historically allocated and budgeted funds for commercial demolitions.
The Texas City Municipal Court has issued abatement orders to demolish four (4) apartment buildings located at 2602 21st Street North, namely buildings 11, 12, 13 and 19. The graphic included illustrates which four buildings have been identified for demolition.
Staff estimates that the cost per demolition will be approximately $100,000 based on similar demolitions conducted in the past, with four demolitions to be completed, bringing the total to $400,000. The City Attorney’s office has reviewed the attached abatement orders and has confirmed that the demolitions may proceed. Staff is requesting approval to utilize available funding from the EDC Budget (Fund 801) in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for this purpose.
The Texas City Municipal Court has issued abatement orders to demolish four (4) apartment buildings located at 2602 21st Street North, namely buildings 11, 12, 13 and 19. The graphic included illustrates which four buildings have been identified for demolition.
Staff estimates that the cost per demolition will be approximately $100,000 based on similar demolitions conducted in the past, with four demolitions to be completed, bringing the total to $400,000. The City Attorney’s office has reviewed the attached abatement orders and has confirmed that the demolitions may proceed. Staff is requesting approval to utilize available funding from the EDC Budget (Fund 801) in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for this purpose.
ANALYSIS
Approve demolition costs for four pieces of property located at 2602 21st Street North, for an amount not to exceed $400,000.