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AEDC approves business assistance grant for 214 E. Corsicana despite public opposition
Summary
The Athens Economic Development Corporation approved a grant to abate and demolish a building at 214 E. Corsicana to enable a Taco Bell drive‑thru redesign; a public commenter opposed any support for the project.
The Athens Economic Development Corporation voted unanimously April 21 to approve a business assistance grant to D2C, Inc. for abatement and demolition of the building at 214 E. Corsicana, a project the board said will allow Taco Bell to redesign its drive‑thru and improve customer stacking at the intersection of E. Corsicana and S. Palestine streets.
Donna Meredith, Community Development Manager, presented the proposal and described expected benefits to the intersection and customer flow. During the meeting’s public communications period, Ann Perryman spoke and said she opposed any support of the project. The minutes record the public comment but do not document additional specifics of Perryman’s objections.
Robert Hoover moved to approve the business assistance grant to D2C, Inc.; Bryan Clemmons seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The minutes indicate approval but do not specify the grant amount or other contractual terms; staff recorded that reimbursement documents for other grants (for example, the Boot Shop – Marsha Head grant) remain pending reimbursement until receipts are provided.
City and development staff will follow up on implementation details, permitting and any required reimbursements; the board did not set an additional review or appeal period in the meeting minutes.
