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District adopts interim grant-scoring matrix and discusses statutory definitions for tourism-related grants
Summary
Board reviewed Local Government Code Chapter 383 definitions and an Attorney General opinion, and agreed to use an updated grant-scoring matrix on an interim basis for the District Grant Program; no formal action was recorded.
The Board reviewed the District Grant Program and agreed to use an interim version of an updated grant-scoring matrix while staff refines the program criteria.
Attorney Russ Coleman provided background on the terms “visitors” and “tourists” as they relate to Local Government Code Chapter 383 and a Texas Attorney General opinion. Rina Maloney of the Denton County Department of Economic Development reported on updates to the grant scoring matrix. After discussion the Board agreed to use the updated scoring matrix on an interim basis; the minutes record that no formal Board action was required.
The discussion clarifies that the District is considering statutory definitions as it frames eligibility and scoring for future grant awards. The minutes do not record specific changes to scoring weights or any vote to adopt a permanent policy.
