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More than a dozen groups seek Cooke County hotel‑motel funds for festivals, expo center, theater and zoo expansion
Summary
At the June 25 budget hearing many local nonprofits and event groups requested hotel‑motel (HOT) funds for projects including a proposed Cook County expo center drawings ($100,000 request), Heritage Park improvements, Butterfield Stage season support, tents for Germanfest, new bleachers, a zoo expansion and several arts performances.
Dozens of organizations seeking Cooke County hotel‑motel tax funding presented requests at the commissioners court budget hearing on June 25, proposing projects to attract visitors and support local tourism.
Cook County Fair Association: The association requested approximately $100,000 in HOT funds to cover permit‑ready architectural drawings for a proposed multi‑purpose, climate‑controlled expo center (roughly 200×100 feet) plus a smaller 150×100 meeting space, office space and a catering kitchen. The group also requested roughly $40,000 for fence and site work and about $10,000 toward two additional sets of portable bleachers.
Heritage Park (Germanfest): Melinda, Heritage Park manager, asked for funding to upgrade the park’s exterior finishes,…
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