Convention Center Heating and Cooling Replacement
City Council meeting · Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM
The decision
Should Bastrop spend $169,946.18 to replace several heating and cooling systems at the Convention Center?
Who notices: Convention Center staff, event organizers, and residents attending events there could notice the change.
We used AI to help explain this decision using official city records.
How the council voted
Passed5–0 September 8, 2026
The council approved replacing several heating and cooling systems at the Bastrop Convention Center and awarding the contract to Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing.
0 Yes · 0 No · 0 Didn't vote
- Perry LowePlace 1 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Cynthia MeyerPlace 2 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Kevin PlunkettPlace 3 (citywide)Didn't vote
- Kerry FosslerPlace 4 (citywide)Didn't vote
- John KirklandPlace 5 (citywide)Didn't vote
Each council member's vote, as recorded by the City of Bastrop.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
Convention Center staff
Staff could spend less time responding to temperature complaints if the new equipment works more reliably.
This group could benefit or face problems, based on the proposal. This is not a claim about what the group thinks.
Possible concerns
Residents relying on city services
Residents relying on other city services could face a funding tradeoff if this purchase uses money available for other needs.
This group could benefit or face problems, based on the proposal. This is not a claim about what the group thinks.
Over the years
Future Convention Center users
Future events could face fewer interruptions from heating or cooling breakdowns, depending on how reliably the new systems run.
This could happen over time, based on the proposal. It is not certain.
What changes for you
Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing would receive the contract to replace the systems.
Where we got this information
We used AI to help explain this decision using official city records from Bastrop. A person has not checked this explanation yet.
R-2026-130
Read the City's own words
Consider action to approve Resolution No. R-2026-130 authorizing the replacement of multiple HVAC split systems at the Bastrop Convention Center and awarding a contract to Efficient AC, Electric & Plumbing in the amount of $169,946.18.