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Council authorizes cooperative agreement to support White Linen Night
Summary
Covington council approved a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Covington Public Art Fund to continue White Linen Night, described by council members as an economic boost for downtown businesses during slow summer months.
The Covington City Council on Tuesday authorized the mayor to enter a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Covington Public Art Fund to support White Linen Night, the council said.
Why it matters: Council members described White Linen Night as an established, summertime downtown event that helps local businesses during a slow period.
Council President Barrett introduced the resolution and told the council that White Linen Night is "a very popular event" and suggested the agreement would help defray event costs. A council member told colleagues the event is a "huge economic boost for the city especially at slow times for the dog days of summer. I would hope that everybody would support this. It's a great idea," (attributed in the record to a council member speaking in favor).
After a brief opportunity for public comment and additional council remarks, a motion to adopt the cooperative endeavor agreement was made, seconded and approved by roll-call vote with affirmative votes from members present.
The resolution authorizes the mayor to execute the agreement with the Covington Public Art Fund; the text of the agreement and any funding or in-kind support levels were not read into the record during the meeting and therefore are "not specified" in the transcript.
Next steps: Staff will execute the agreement and proceed with event coordination. Councilmembers encouraged attendance at White Linen Night on Aug. 16 (as announced during council comments).
