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Council approves carnival at Bill Gentry Park with contingencies after security, deposit concerns
Summary
Council approved a multi‑day carnival revenue‑sharing agreement for March 2026 at Bill Gentry Park but added contingencies requiring a single-year agreement with an option to renew and stronger contract recourse, a deposit or security and an explicit requirement for police presence after council members raised security and cancellation concerns.
The council approved a revenue‑sharing agreement with Butler Amusements to host a carnival at Bill Gentry Park in March, but members amended and conditioned approval after questions about public safety, deposit protections and multi‑year commitments.
Council members said the prior event drew large crowds and revenue but exposed weaknesses in security and contractual protections. Council Member Aldridge and others said they…
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