The Bastrop Sales Tax District Number 1 met as noticed and the council approved a resolution adopting operating and capital projects for the district for the fiscal year.

Richard (Rick) Smith of the mayor's office summarized the projects funded by the sales tax district. He said the Highland/Country Club project has been completed and that a sidewalk project (referenced as Dotsam Park to Madison) has associated grant funding of roughly $375,000. Smith emphasized that a large portion of the proposed spending represents carryover from prior fiscal years, and that total expenditures in the proposed budget draw on both current-year revenue and prior-year project balances.

Councilmembers asked for clearer supporting materials and for a tabulated project list in future packets; staff agreed to provide a tabbed-out project list and supporting documents that include timelines, funding sources, and status updates so the council can track start/completion dates and grant conditions.

The council voted to approve the sales tax district budget as amended and carried the motion. Councilmembers noted ongoing coordination with engineers to finalize project plans and the need to move quickly where grant deadlines exist.