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Buellton council pledges $450,000 to valley aquatics complex; $50,000 boost tied to Solvang match
Summary
The Buellton City Council approved a $450,000 pledge toward the proposed Buellton Valley Aquatics Complex and directed staff to work with partners on further fundraising options; the pledge includes conditions mirroring Solvang's earlier pledge and a $50,000 increase if the City of Solvang agrees to match.
The City of Buellton City Council on Oct. 25 approved a pledge of $450,000 toward construction of a proposed Buellton Valley Aquatics Complex, and directed staff to continue working with partner jurisdictions and the Aquatics Foundation on further fundraising and implementation steps.
The council’s pledge, moved by Mayor Silva and seconded by Councilmember Hornick, passed on a 4-0 roll call with Vice Mayor Lewis recused from the matter. The approved motion also included a provision that the city would add $50,000 more if the City of Solvang agrees to match Buellton’s increase, and asked staff to return with options for additional funding and program details.
The council and speakers framed the pledge as an effort to demonstrate local “skin in the game” and to help leverage private donations, foundation grants and other public funds. “This financial commitment … is another signal to your residents…
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