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Board questions who will pay public-safety costs for ABICA Food Festival co-sponsorship
Summary
Mount Vernon recreation staff said fire prevention inspections will be required for the ABICA Food Festival on May 24; board members asked whether police, DPW or fire staffing costs will be charged to the event sponsor or the city.
The Mount Vernon Board of Estimate on Jan. 13 approved a Department of Recreation ordinance to co-sponsor the Antigua and Barbuda International Cultural Association (ABICA) Food Festival on May 24, 2025, after questions from council members about who would cover public-safety and departmental support costs.
Why it matters: Co-sponsorships can carry city costs for public-safety staffing, public works support and inspections. Knowing which expenses the city will absorb affects departmental budgets and…
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