Agenda Item
Consider a resolution approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, and pursuant to the City's Economic Development Policy, with Brandon Ableman of DBN Properties Inc., for the property located at 116 Taylor Street, Keller, TX 76248 for a City of Keller Façade Improvement Grant.
Memo
To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Ana Erwin, Assistant Director of Economic Development
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, and pursuant to the City's Economic Development Policy, with Brandon Ableman of DBN Properties Inc., for the property located at 116 Taylor Street, Keller, TX 76248 for a City of Keller Façade Improvement Grant.
Action Requested:
Consider a resolution approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, for a City of Keller Façade Improvement Grant, in the amount of $10,000.
Background:
Brandon Ableman of DBN Properties Inc. is requesting a $10,000 Façade Improvement Grant for improvements to the property located at 116 Taylor Street. The total estimated cost of all façade improvement requests is $14,604.
Improvement requests include: Installation of sidewalk with pavers, ramp, porch, driveway, and replacement of chain-link fence with wooden gate.
Financial Impact:
The remaining program budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is $20,362.50. If approved, the remaining budget would be $10,362.50.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
On March 23, 2026, the Keller Economic Development Board voted unanimously to recommend approval for the grant request with the change that the material cost and sidewalk line items listed on the cost estimate will not be considered as eligible improvements. Along with the condition that the applicant provides an updated cost estimate breakdown.
Considerations for awards include the availability of grant funds, project compliance to Façade Improvement Grant Program Policy, anticipated economic impact, anticipated increase in taxable value of the subject property, overall improvement to the subject site including the degree of visual improvement the storefront and streetscape, design and quality of the proposed work and compatibility within the district, overall project cost, and utilization of a local Keller business to complete improvements.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the proposed Chapter 380 Agreement.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
Approve as submitted
Approve with changes
Denial