Fairfield launches North Texas Street makeover with grant funding for businesses

Fairfield opened applications for the North Texas Street Revitalization Program, offering up to $30,000 per eligible business from a $400,000 ARPA allocation.

Fairfield has launched the North Texas Street Revitalization Program and opened applications on Monday for eligible business owners. The city is offering up to $30,000 per business and has allocated $400,000 from American Rescue Plan Act grant funding for the corridor. City officials say this is a first step to define the corridor’s character and to make the stretch more inviting and pedestrian-friendly. Nearby projects, including a new recreation center and work along West Texas Street, are part of broader local investment. Key details: - Applications opened Monday for eligible business owners in the North Texas Street district. - The city will provide up to $30,000 per business and is investing $400,000 of ARPA grant funds in the corridor. - The program focuses on visible improvements such as signage, landscape softening, lighting and parking. - The city is running a six-month pilot project that sends cleaning crews several days a week to sweep sidewalks and pick up trash. - Jason Fontela, owner of Hometown Car Wash, applied early; his family business has operated since the 1950s and he said he would seek funds for a parking lot, signs, lighting and a customer seating area if chosen. Summary: The program aims to brighten and support businesses along North Texas Street and to encourage more pedestrian activity. The city is pairing the grant offer with a six-month cleaning pilot and other nearby improvements. Undetermined at this time.