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Historical parks program posts revenue gains; master plan and Log Culture Area rebuild tied to budget and tourism‑fund limits

5923339 · February 28, 2025
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Staff reported a 28% year‑over‑year revenue increase for the historical parks program's first quarter and said the master plan and Log Culture Area rebuild will be considered in the upcoming budget because of tourism‑fund limits and other constraints.

Staff reported that Farmers Branch’s historical parks program saw year‑to‑date revenue increases and stronger rentals, but officials said the master plan and a proposed Log Culture Area rebuild are on hold pending budget decisions and tourism‑fund rules.

“You should have in your packets … overall revenue has increased by 28%,” a staff member said, summarizing first‑quarter figures for the fiscal period that covers October through December 2024. The presenter said bridal‑related revenue rose from about $82,000 in the prior year’s first quarter to roughly $104,000 in the current first quarter, and that rental revenue increased 93% to…

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