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Farmers Branch approves modified $112,500 economic agreement with Southwest Airlines
Summary
City council approved an amended economic development agreement with Southwest Airlines that removes a 20,000-room cap, switches to annual verification of room nights and sets a $5-per-room reimbursement. The resolution passed unanimously Dec. 10 after staff explained the changes and praised the city—s tourism work.
Farmers Branch City Council unanimously approved a modified economic development agreement with Southwest Airlines on Dec. 10, authorizing the city manager to execute the contract at a not-to-exceed amount of $112,500.
Perla Tavera, director of economic development, tourism and planning, told council staff had redlined three key contract provisions requested by Southwest and then adjusted them to protect the city—s interests. She said staff removed a proposed 20,000-room limit…
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