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Council approves partial tourism‑tax funding for Audrain County Historical Society event
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement to provide tourism tax funding to the Audrain County Historical Society for advertising the "Walk Back in Time" event; the tourism commission recommended funding of $8,597.67 for an $10,665.67 request.
The Mexico City Council on July 28 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement to provide tourism‑tax funding to the Audrain County Historical Society to advertise its biennial event, "Walk Back in Time." The tourism commission reviewed applications and recommended partial funding.
Staff said the historical society requested $10,665.67 and that the tourism commission recommended $8,597.67. Staff recommended council concur with the tourism commission and read the resolution by title and pass it on the night of the meeting.
Council voted and approved the resolution on first reading and passage. No council member raised objections during the vote sequence recorded in the meeting.
Ending: The city manager is authorized to execute the agreement with the Audrain County Historical Society, and staff will proceed with the funding in accordance with the approved resolution and tourism commission recommendation.
