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Jeff Jewell, Director of Economic & Community Development
Shannon Gildea, Economic & Community Development Analyst
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SUBJECT: Title
Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Downtown Business Improvement & Preservation Grant applications received as of October 9, 2026.
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DEPARTMENT: Economic & Community Development
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1, 5
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The New Braunfels City Council approved a resolution establishing the Business Improvement & Preservation Grant Program at its October 23, 2023 meeting.
An online grant application was opened in late October 2023 and the Economic and Community Development department collects applications to review on a rolling basis. A total of 10 grants for eight different applicants have been approved by the TIRZ 3 Board and City Council.
Staff will present a grant application received after its last meeting on August 17, 2026.
Grant Application 1 of 1
Applicant: Braunfels Foundation Trust
Project Address: 161 S. Castell Avenue - New Braunfels, TX 78130
Summary of Project: Redesigning and installing a new sign for the relocated Visitor Center and office space for Braunfels Foundation Trust
Estimated Total Cost of Project: $18,605.00
Possible Grant Issuance: Up to $4,651.25 (25% of total project cost)
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Applicants receiving grant approval from the TIRZ 3 Board will be advanced to City Council for final consideration.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☒Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is the first meeting of the new fiscal year. The TIRZ 3 fund balance is considered before approving any grants - ensuring the fund has capacity to remit the grant payment once the project has been completed. Final grant approval is required by City Council at a future meeting.