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Texas City EDC approves $21,200 mural design and $22,985 wall-prep funds for Sixth Street Plaza mural
Summary
The EDC approved funds to hire a local artist (low bid $21,200) to design and paint a 100x15-foot mural and separately approved a quote (listed at $22,985) to prepare the facing wall; the board also approved a deed restriction so the mural will be protected if the property changes hands.
The Texas City Economic Development Corporation voted Dec. 17 to fund a new 100-foot-by-15-foot mural facing the Sixth Street Community Plaza and to pay for preparatory wall work so the mural can be installed and preserved.
Staff said the city's FY24 mural program produced two previously contracted artists; for the new, larger mural staff solicited updated pricing from local artists and reported a low response from Gabriel Prusmack at $21,200 for design and painting. "The low bid that we got was from Gabriel Prusmack and he said that he could do the work for $21,200," staff said. The board confirmed the process will include conceptual review and a written agreement requiring mutual approval of the final rendering before work begins.
The board addressed the wall's condition and long-term protection for the artwork. Staff said the owner of the Gold Star Finance building, doing business as WB Rentals (Wanda), resolved a state standing issue and is able to sign a deed restriction that will run with the land and restrict future owners from removing or altering the mural. Staff presented a written quote from Generosity Services to prepare the wall (pressure washing and a new mortar skim coat) for $22,985; waterproofing was described as outside the quote.
Board members asked for coordination between the contractor who prepares the wall and the artist so the finished surface is suitable for painting and long-term preservation. Staff noted artists commonly apply a protective sealant after painting to extend mural life and said that detail would be addressed in the artist agreement.
The board approved resolution 2025-44 (mural design and installation funds) and resolution 2025-45 (beautification/wall-prep funds and related deed restriction) by voice vote.
Next steps: staff will finalize written agreements: (1) an artist performance/agreement that includes concept review and mutual approval of the final rendering; (2) a deed restriction for the wall that will be signed by the property owner; and (3) a wall-prep contract with Generosity Services or a similar firm.
