6.c.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 12/17/2025
- Title:
- Approve allocation for the purpose of beautifying the 6th Street Community Plaza area in preparation for mural placement.
- Submitted For:
- Kristin Edwards
- Submitted By:
- Kristin Edwards, Economic Development
- Department:
- Economic Development
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approve allocation for the purpose of beautifying the 6th Street Community Plaza area in preparation for mural placement.
BACKGROUND
After years of work on the part of the Texas City Economic Development Corporation and City staff, the 6th Street Community Plaza has officially opened to the public and has received very positive public feedback. During the August 2025 EDC meeting, the Board also approved a property purchase expanding the footprint of the park and creating open greenspace for attendees to enjoy.
Staff received support from the business owner to place a large mural on their exterior wall that faces the plaza. During a previous EDC Board meeting, the group discussed the potential installation of a mural on a business (Gold Star Finance) wall immediately adjacent to the new greenspace. As part of that discussion, the Board directed the City Attorney and staff to develop a deed restriction document for signature by the property owner. During the interim period, the owner of the building reinstated her business with the Secretary of State, thereby enabling her to sign the document.
In order to place the mural on the wall, maintenance must first be conducted on the wall to include pressure washing, cleaning, and installation of a new mortar skim coat. Generocity Services, Inc. – CHOICE PARTNERS Contract #23/016MR-17 – has submitted a proposal to complete the work for $22,985. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
Staff received support from the business owner to place a large mural on their exterior wall that faces the plaza. During a previous EDC Board meeting, the group discussed the potential installation of a mural on a business (Gold Star Finance) wall immediately adjacent to the new greenspace. As part of that discussion, the Board directed the City Attorney and staff to develop a deed restriction document for signature by the property owner. During the interim period, the owner of the building reinstated her business with the Secretary of State, thereby enabling her to sign the document.
In order to place the mural on the wall, maintenance must first be conducted on the wall to include pressure washing, cleaning, and installation of a new mortar skim coat. Generocity Services, Inc. – CHOICE PARTNERS Contract #23/016MR-17 – has submitted a proposal to complete the work for $22,985. Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Staff recommends approval of an allocation in the amount of $22,985 for the purpose of beautifying the 6th Street Community Plaza area in preparation for mural placement, provided staff secures a signed deed restriction document from the owner of the building where the mural would be installed.