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Council allocates $1,500 from tourism marketing tax to arts festival after chamber recommendation
Summary
CAPTA requested $2,500 for a 2025 following arts festival; the Chamber Tourism Committee recommended $1,500 in line with single‑day event policy and the council approved the reduced allocation.
Kennett City — The Kennett City Council approved a $1,500 tourism marketing tax allocation to support a 2025 arts festival after the Chamber Tourism Committee recommended a partial award.
A representative reported the group CAPTA requested $2,500 for advertising the festival. The Chamber Tourism Committee reviewed the request and recommended awarding $1,500, citing the city policy that sets the standard award for single‑day events. A council member moved to allocate $1,500 from the tourism marketing tax; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
During the vote a council member noted they serve on the relevant board; the record does not indicate whether that member abstained or otherwise recused from the decision. The council did not discuss additional conditions or follow‑up reporting requirements for the award in the meeting record.
What happens next: The awarded funds will be paid under the tourism marketing tax program; any final grant paperwork, vendor contracts or reporting requirements were not described at the meeting.
