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Council approves funding plan and committee structure for Taylor's 150th celebration
Summary
On Feb. 13, 2025 the council received a presentation on planning for Taylor's sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) and voted 4-0 to receive the presentation and approve initial funding steps, including creating ad hoc committees, pursuing sponsorships and merchandise sales, and establishing a restricted revenue/expense fund over FY2025-FY2027.
City staff presented a multi-year plan on Feb. 13, 2025 for Taylor's sesquicentennial (150th) celebration and the council voted 4-0 to receive the presentation and approve preparatory funding and committee formation.
Ruby (city staff) outlined a proposed structure that would include two citizen subcommittees (heritage and events), a staff working group to manage permitting and procurement, and biweekly committee meetings through 2026. "This collaborative effort would be supported by city staff, elected officials, and citizens," Ruby said, and she proposed the city use both volunteers and a staff working group for logistics and procurement.
Planned activities described by Ruby include: - A library-hosted gallery and a new sesquicentennial time capsule to be buried at the…
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