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Davie council approves $50,000 rodeo sponsorship after resident raises procurement concerns
Summary
Council voted unanimously to approve a $50,000 sponsorship to Weekly Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo LLC for events at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds after a resident raised procurement and public-interest concerns; the town attorney said the item met procurement rules.
The Town of Davie council voted unanimously to approve a $50,000 sponsorship for rodeo events produced by Weekly Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo LLC, after a resident urged the council to reject the resolution, citing procurement concerns and a lack of demonstrated public benefit.
Resident Justin Dacey spoke during the public-comment portion and requested that the council "redact this resolution due to procurement concerns and no demonstrated public interest," arguing the award would allocate "50,000 general fund tax dollars to sponsor a private ticketed rodeo" and that the town's…
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