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Committee debates vendors, costs and alcohol at spring/children’s events after sponsorship offers
Summary
Members reviewed quotes for pony rides, petting zoo and face painting that exceeded available funds, discussed a local vendor’s offer to pay in exchange for permission to sell beer, and agreed to seek additional vendor quotes and sponsors before finalizing contracts.
Miami Lakes Events Committee members spent the bulk of the meeting discussing vendor costs, sponsorship prospects and whether alcohol sales are appropriate at a largely child-focused spring event.
Committee members reported quotes for three attractions — pony rides, a petting zoo and face painting — that a presenter described as “a total of $6,000, close to $7,000” for the three items. The committee said that figure exceeds current event funds and that the usual vendor used in recent years has produced late arrivals and other…
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