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Council delays visitor center decision, says hotel/motel funds will be used if approved
City Council, City of Balcones Heights · March 24, 2026
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Summary
Council received two bids to convert mall space into a visitor center, heard hotel/motel tax revenue projections and deferred the decision to next month for lease details and further vetting; staff said hot fund balance exceeded $400,000.
The council reviewed bids to convert a mall unit into a city visitor center and heard an extensive debate about priorities for hotel/motel ("hot") tax funds. Staff presented two bids (CGC at $277,700 and a higher bid at $581,000) and a project plan for a 1,700 square‑foot visitor hub with promotional monitors and a hologram…
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