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City outlines Knights of Lights budget shortfall and approves STAR circulator beach trial; staff to cover small deficit
Summary
Staff reported a roughly $58,000 shortfall on the Knights of Lights season after county tourism funding; commissioners gave consensus to trial extending the STAR circulator to St. Augustine Beach and approved a bike-valet pilot for an October event.
City staff presented updated financial estimates for the 2025 Knights of Lights season, described adjustments to the proposed plan and said the Tourism Development Council and the Board of County Commissioners provided partial funding.
Assistant City Manager Meredith Briedenstein told the commission the city's initial Knights of Lights request to the TDC sought $1.2 million to cover expanded lighting, extended shuttle service, portable restrooms, increased public safety and barricades. The TDC recommended about $1,050,000 but, after eligibility discussions, the county approved approximately $851,000. Staff said the city had…
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