9/8/2026 Meeting 1

The City of Bandera held a council meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. The council approved extending a contingent fee contract with Purdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP for delinquent municipal utility collections, with the firm receiving 30% of collected amounts as a fee. An ordinance was enacted to impose an add-on collection fee to cover collection costs, effective 90 days after adoption. The council also reviewed and approved the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) budget for fiscal year 2026-27, with a motion to move a $100,000 miscellaneous line item back to the general fund pending further project identification. Additionally, the council discussed the allocation of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds, emphasizing equitable distribution among applicants and potential use for city branding initiatives such as welcome signs. A new nonprofit, the Cowboy Capital Association, requested a street closure for an event, which was conditionally approved with considerations for business impact and traffic flow. The council also appointed a new member to the EDC board and approved appointments of non-paid reserve deputy marshals for the city marshal's office. No major capital improvement projects or large vendor contract awards were reported during this meeting.