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Council declines to award visitor‑center construction contract pending further study
Summary
Following public comment and internal review, council voted not to award the visitor‑center construction contract and asked staff to explore lower‑cost kiosk alternatives and HOT‑fund compliance before any future commitment.
Balcones Heights — After public testimony and discussion about hotel‑occupancy‑tax (HOT) rules and project scope, the City Council decided April 27 not to award the contractor bid for a proposed visitor center and directed staff to research alternatives.
Citizen Juan Lesaya raised concerns about HOT‑fund eligibility and legal requirements for a facility to be funded as a visitor center — including that the…
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