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Commission approves $45,017.87 payout to Engage Franklin; tables Weir Nature Center funding request
Summary
The commission approved a payment voucher to Engage Franklin for $45,017.87 (75% of received room tax) and discussed a Weir Nature Center fundraiser request; commissioners agreed to defer action and asked staff to coordinate with Engage Franklin on grant and marketing options.
The Franklin Tourism Commission approved a voucher to pay Engage Franklin $45,017.87 and discussed whether to fund a Weir Nature Center fundraiser that the Nature Center proposed as a grant request.
Treasurer figures presented to the commission showed total room tax receipts of $60,823.82 for April and May; the commission approved paying 75% of those receipts to Engage Franklin, resulting in a voucher for $45,017.87. Commissioner Mark Wiley moved to approve the voucher; Commissioner Barbara Wisser seconded the motion. The motion carried with all present…
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