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Highland's Fling runs over budget; council questions event planning and vendor accounting
Summary
Council heard a Fling budget report showing $35,716 in revenue, $60,194 in expenses and a $4,478 shortfall after a $20,000 council transfer. Members criticized late planning, high outside printing costs and a lack of financial accountability for some activity-specific registrations.
City staff and council members reviewed the budget for Highland's annual Fling event and identified shortfalls and organizational problems that they said should be fixed before next year.
Why it matters: The Fling is a community-funded set of events that relies on sponsorships, registration fees and city support. The council's review highlighted where sponsorship expectations, registration revenues and printing costs did not match residents' expectations or prior practice.
Jay (city staff) reported Fling revenues of $35,716 and event expenses of $60,194, leaving a deficit of $24,478. The council had previously approved a $20,000…
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