The city of Bryan wins a breach of contract lawsuit.
A Brazos County district court jury Thursday night (October 3) ruled in favor of the city council…acting as the city of Bryan’s commerce and development board (BCD).
More than three years ago, BCD sued the developer who was given property at the north end of downtown Bryan.
The jury ruled that the developer failed to invest $2.5 million dollars in renovating the Ice House building on Martin Luther King, Jr. Street.
As of the close of business on Friday (October 4), jury instructions, the jury’s verdict, and any post-verdict motions had not been filed with the Brazos County district clerk’s office.
A statement from the city says in part that they “appreciate the jury’s recognition that fraud committed against the citizens of Bryan will not be tolerated.” and that verdict “sends a clear message (that) the city of Bryan will vigorously defend the integrity of its agreement, and those who attempt to exploit the system will be held accountable.”
Statement from the city of Bryan:
We appreciate the jury’s recognition that fraud committed against the citizens of Bryan will not be tolerated. The verdict underscores the importance of accountability when public funds are at stake. In this case, AdventGX, Inc. (owned and controlled by Jose Quintana) violated the trust of our community by misrepresenting the required amount of qualified renovation investment. Performance-based agreements involving public resources are not just contracts—they are commitments to the public good. Upholding these agreements is crucial to ensuring that the citizens of Bryan are protected and that their tax dollars are used responsibly. This decision sends a clear message: the City of Bryan will vigorously defend the integrity of its agreements, and those who attempt to exploit the system will be held accountable.