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Board discusses coupling arts grants and hotel‑occupancy funds to support preservation; asks staff to develop options
5821295 · June 10, 2025
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Staff presented research on how other Texas cities use hotel‑occupancy taxes and arts/historic preservation programs. Board members favored exploring a subcommittee and asked staff to return with more detailed options and budget implications.
Historic preservation staff presented research on using hotel‑occupancy tax (HOT) revenue to fund historic preservation and arts programs, citing examples in Galveston, Granbury and Austin. Board members expressed interest in forming a small subcommittee to refine program priorities and recommended staff return with specific…
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