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Daly City council delays $100,000 appropriation for Top of the Hill street festival after questions on timing and transparency
Summary
Councilmembers debated a $100,000 appropriation to launch a Top of the Hill street festival scheduled for Oct. 19, 2024; staff said $10,000 would pay an event planner and estimated $76,500 in sponsorship revenue, but members raised concerns about a short planning window and using general fund dollars. The council voted to defer the item to allow more outreach.
Daly City councilmembers on July 8 debated whether to appropriate $100,000 from the city’s unallocated general fund to underwrite a proposed “Top of the Hill” street festival and to authorize a professional services agreement with Anthony Presents LLC to help produce the event.
City staff said the event is being led by Economic & Community Development and that the $100,000 estimate includes $10,000 to retain an event planner to market the festival and secure sponsorships. Staff estimated roughly $76,500 in sponsorship and booth revenue could reduce the net cost, and said the event is planned for Saturday, Oct. 19.
“This would be a city event,” Director Nevin told the council, adding that…
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