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Bandera council approves $59,240 in holiday displays, citing expected EDC reimbursement
Summary
The City of Bandera council voted to buy a 26-foot commercial Christmas tree ($32,460) and a 50-foot drive-through Tunnel of Lights ($26,780), creating an event line for donations and planning to seek reimbursement from the Economic Development Corporation after its required public-notice process.
The City of Bandera City Council voted Oct. 22 to purchase a 26-foot commercial-grade Christmas tree for $32,460 and a 50-foot drive-through “Tunnel of Lights” for $26,780 for a planned Country Christmas in the Park event. The purchases, which total $59,240, will be paid from the city’s general fund and the council directed staff to create a dedicated event line item for donations and future carryforward.
Council member (Speaker 7) made the motion to approve both purchases and a budget structure to track incoming donations and reimbursements; the motion was seconded by (Speaker 8) and, after discussion, the chair (Speaker 1) called the…
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