PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESPENDING

City of Dripping Springs City Council Meeting Agenda Packet May 2026

Evergreen Agreement for Haunted House and Hayride

City retains 40% of gross ticket revenue; Contractor receives 60% of gross ticket revenue, of which 10% must be donated to a 501(c)(3) organizationWild Ridge MudHELL COUNTRY PRODUCTIONS INCMay 18, 2026

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Description

The City of Dripping Springs plans to renew its evergreen professional services and use agreement with Hell Country Productions Inc. to operate a seasonal haunted house and hayride at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Under the revenue-sharing arrangement, the City retains 40% of ticket sales while the contractor receives 60% and manages all aspects of the attraction, including safety and operations.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

City retains 40% of gross ticket revenue; Contractor receives 60% of gross ticket revenue, of which 10% must be donated to a 501(c)(3) organization

Vendor

HELL COUNTRY PRODUCTIONS INC

Agency

Wild Ridge Mud, TX

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 18, 2026

Contract Term

Evergreen agreement with default six operating days per Agreement Year; annual schedule and operating dates approved each year

Renewal Info

Agreement is evergreen with no fixed expiration; either party may terminate with 30 days’ notice, and the City may cancel or suspend operations at any time for safety or policy reasons. Annual event dates and operational plans must be approved by the City each Agreement Year.