6.h.
TCEDC Agenda
- Meeting Date:
- 03/25/2026
- Title:
- Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) in an amount of $10,561.88.
- 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 of $10,561.88.
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 Taqueria Los Sanchez for property located at 2716 Palmer Highway. The applicant is requesting assistance for exterior paint and remodeling ($12,000), trees and landscaping ($3,000), signage ($1,623.75), and security cameras ($4,500), per the attached estimates.
The total cost of the proposed exterior renovations is $21,123.75. A 50% match for this project would be $10,561.88.
Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
The total cost of the proposed exterior renovations is $21,123.75. A 50% match for this project would be $10,561.88.
Funds are available in the City of Texas City’s FY2025-26 annual budget from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation, Fund 801.
ANALYSIS
Approve Business Improvement Grant (BIG Grant) for exterior repairs for Taqueria Los Sanchez in the amount of $10,561.88.