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Farmers Branch staff recommends review, cost-benefit analysis before expanding sister-city ties
Summary
Darren Harris, deputy director of economic development, briefed council on Oct. 21 that the city—s sister-city program has been inactive since 2020 and that staff recommends a formal review and cost-benefit analysis before any expansion.
Darren Harris, deputy director of economic development, briefed the council on the status and potential expansion of the City of Farmers Branch—s sister-city program and recommended a formal review and cost-benefit analysis before establishing new relationships.
Harris said the program has been stalled since 2020 and that the city has $20,000 allocated in the FY25—26 budget for sister-city activities. He reviewed historical costs staff identified…
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