Centennial committee adds $4,000 to weekend budget, finalizes festival logistics and charity plans

Port Richey's Centennial Committee voted to add $4,000 to the centennial weekend budget and moved ahead with logistics for the city's May festival, including a large tent, porta‑potty placement, road closures for a parade and vendor application deadlines.

The committee approved the $4,000 increase in a voice vote after members said the additional funds were needed to cover rentals and on‑site needs that will serve both the parade/festival day and the evening celebration. The motion passed with affirmative votes and no recorded roll‑call of opposed members.

Why it matters: Committee members said the tent and restroom rentals will serve both days of activities and that increasing the line item now avoids last‑minute shortages. The committee also tied a fundraising plan to the events: proceeds from a dunk tank and a raffle/auction at the mayor's ball will be pooled and distributed to five charities the committee selected.

Most important facts - Budget: The committee voted to add $4,000 to the centennial weekend budget to cover shared rentals and event shortfalls. - Large tent and restrooms: The committee agreed on a large rental tent to be placed just south of the park pavilion and confirmed porta‑potty coverage for both the festival and celebration; the porta‑potty plan includes four regular units, one handicapped unit and three portable wash stations positioned near the upper hill area by EMS/fire staging. - Fireworks and performer costs: The fireworks show was discussed as a separate high‑cost…