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Council approves up to $90,000 EDC infrastructure grant for Bayou Cafe site on Highway 62
Summary
The council approved a resolution authorizing an Economic Development Corporation infrastructure agreement not to exceed $90,000 to support renovation and expansion of the Bayou Cafe at 2210 Highway 62 South; staff said the owner will repurpose a former Sonic and add a 60-seat dining area.
Orange ' The City Council approved a resolution Aug. 12 authorizing an Economic Development Corporation (EDC) infrastructure grant or agreement of up to $90,000 to support the new Bayou Cafe at 2210 Highway 62 South.
Miss Grama, an EDC staff member, told the council that the restaurant owner had locations in Beaumont and Beiter and plans to repurpose the former Sonic on Highway 62 into a 60-seat dining area. "He is expanding to the Orange area," Grama said, and staff reported the project had completed the EDC's required waiting period and was ready for final signing.
Nut graf: The approved EDC infrastructure assistance is intended to encourage redevelopment of a vacant commercial parcel into an active restaurant that EDC staff said will improve a property that was damaged in past storms and expand dining options in the corridor.
Council discussion was brief and positive; members described the project as a visible private investment and approved the resolution authorizing the agreement. Staff indicated they would call the owner to sign the agreement after council approval.
Ending: The agreement is capped at $90,000; staff will finalize and execute the EDC infrastructure agreement and report back as required by EDC procedures.
