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Board approves consideration of 2026 Lake Merriweather fireworks using lake fund up to $25,000
Summary
Commissioners authorized staff to plan a July 4, 2026 fireworks display at Lake Merriweather and approved using up to $25,000 from the Lake Merriweather bank account (sponsored revenues) to support the event.
Commissioners approved staff’s request to plan a fireworks display at Lake Merriweather on July 4, 2026, and authorized use of up to $25,000 from the Lake Merriweather bank account — a fund comprised of tent/RV rentals and other lake revenues — to support the event if sponsorships fall short.
Staff noted the Lake Merriweather advisory board reported a balance of roughly $130,000 in the lake account and that sponsorships have historically covered the majority of fireworks costs. Staff said sponsorships would continue to be the primary funding source, and the $25,000 transfer from the lake account would be a contingency, not general‑tax funding.
A motion to proceed with planning and to allow up to $25,000 from the Lake Merriweather account passed. Staff will provide a full accounting of fundraising and final costs at a later meeting.
