Bastrop City Council April 28, 2026

The Bastrop City Council meeting on April 28, 2026, included extensive discussions on several procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related topics included the feasibility study and potential development of a par-3 golf course on city-owned floodplain land, with council members directing staff to seek partnerships and sponsorships to support the project. The council also reviewed a hotel and convention center feasibility study for a 300-room hotel with 40,000 square feet of convention space, planned as a public-private partnership (P3) with legal and financial due diligence to continue. Additionally, a hospital feasibility study was discussed, with unanimous council approval to pursue a phase 2 study sponsored by the local economic development corporation. The council approved a construction contract with King Solution Services for a sewer line pipe bursting project, contingent on positive reference checks. Financial updates included budget amendments for street improvements and capital outlay, and authorization to proceed with an $11 million bond issuance for utility infrastructure projects. The meeting also addressed updates to the master fee schedule related to building and development fees, including adjustments to permit fees and variance requests. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on advancing key infrastructure and development projects through feasibility assessments, contract awards, and budget approvals, with an emphasis on transparency and community engagement in future steps.