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Council approves Visit Bastrop contract, bars use of hotel-tax funds for gifts
Summary
The Bastrop City Council approved a destination-marketing agreement with Visit Bastrop after adding a stipulation that public funds cannot be used to purchase gifts or alcohol. The council also discussed new performance measures the tourism group will report to the city.
The Bastrop City Council on Monday approved a destination marketing services agreement with Visit Bastrop, adding a specific restriction that public funds cannot be spent on gifts or alcohol.
The council voted 4-0 after Councilmember Sarah Plunkett moved to add the stipulation and Councilmember Cynthia Foster seconded the motion. Adam, the city secretary, recorded the roll call as Plunkett — yes; Foster — yes; Lee — yes; Meyer — yes.
The contract capstones months of negotiation between Visit Bastrop and city staff. Sylvia Trevino, the city manager, told the…
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