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Council approves $8,000 arts‑and‑culture grant for Built‑In Fall Fest; committee recommended local acts be prioritized
Summary
Council approved the Arts & Culture Committee recommendation to award $8,000 to InFlegue Events for the Built‑In Fall Fest; applicant had requested $20,000–$25,000. Committee cited inclusion of the committee’s logo and outreach opportunities in exchange for funding. Arts budget rollover and remaining balance were discussed.
The Buellton City Council approved an $8,000 arts‑and‑culture grant on June 12 to support the Built‑In Fall Fest, a three‑day, free‑admission event produced by InFlegue Events. Recreation Coordinator Allison (surname not specified in the transcript) told the council the Arts & Culture Committee recommended $8,000 specifically to cover two headlining bands; the applicant had requested $20,000–$25,000 to cover broader entertainment costs.
Andres Nunez, co‑owner of InFlegue Events, described programming plans and said organizers are working to include more San Ynez Valley acts while retaining some out‑of‑town headliners to draw visitors. Council members asked that local musicians and student bands be prioritized; Nunez said the organizer is reaching out to local groups and earlier acts and expects increased local representation.
Council members also discussed the fund balance for arts and culture. Staff reported $3,383 remaining in the current fiscal year’s arts budget; committee members noted prior‑year carryover (staff indicated prior unused funds had rolled forward) and that several applications are pending for the July committee meeting.
A motion to approve the committee’s recommendation for $8,000 passed on a unanimous voice vote.
