Bastrop City Council - July 28, 2026

The Bastrop City Council held its regular meeting on July 28, 2026, covering a wide range of community and budgetary topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the reallocation of $500,000 in bond funds originally designated for a golf course feasibility study and initial development, with council members emphasizing that this shift does not signify the end of the golf course project but rather a strategic move to fund a full building at the Kurr Park site. The council approved an ordinance to amend the budget accordingly, with a stipulation that any unused bond funds be reallocated back to the golf course project to make it whole. Additionally, the council reviewed the proposed FY2027 operating budget, highlighting a deficit at the no new revenue tax rate and discussing alternatives including staffing adjustments and potential tax rate increases to address funding shortfalls. The meeting also included presentations and funding requests from local cultural and historical organizations supported by hotel occupancy tax funds, emphasizing tourism and community development. A resolution was passed to hold a local option election regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages, with updated language to comply with legal requirements. Several consent agenda items related to budget amendments, code ordinance updates, and historic preservation enforcement were unanimously approved. The meeting concluded with a brief executive session on economic development and a motion to proceed with a standing offer related to that topic.