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Council approves city‑sponsored community market and movie night funding
Summary
The council approved two resolutions authorizing city-sponsored community events: a community market with expenditures not to exceed $500 and a community movie night with expenditures not to exceed $2,000; staff explained the intended uses of funds.
Trotwood City Council approved two resolutions authorizing modest city spending for community events: R25-39, a city‑sponsored community market with expenditures not to exceed $500; and R25-40, a city‑sponsored community movie night with expenditures not to exceed $2,000.
Deputy staff explained the $500 for the market will cover advertising (postings and flyers), water for vendors and basic supplies; the market will be held in the parking lot near the Sears location at 5200 Salem Avenue starting July 3 and running through Labor Day, the deputy stated.
For the movie night, staff said the bulk of the $2,000 is for licensing fees to show the film (the transcript referenced a screening of Mufasa at John Wolf Park) and for audio/visual equipment; concessions and vendors are expected to be present as in prior years.
Both resolutions passed on recorded votes with council members and mayor voting yes. The transcript records that the auditor requires notification and documentation that such expenditures serve a public purpose.
