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Smithfield approves small tourism fund purchase for DSDC event management software
Summary
The council approved a three‑year purchase of event/vendor management software for the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC), using town tourism funds (roughly $5,700 over three years), after staff said tourism funds were available and the software would improve vendor accountability.
The Town of Smithfield council approved a manager’s request to use tourism funds to contract for vendor and event‑management software for the Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation (DSDC). Staff said the three‑year expense would be about $5,700 in total and that tourism fund policy allows such marketing‑related purchases.
The manager’s memo listed the three‑year price schedule and noted staff had confirmed tourism funds were sufficient to cover the subscription. Council approved the request on the consent/business agenda.
Next steps: Manager’s office to execute the contract and charge the tourism fund; staff will report back on contract execution and any operational outcomes expected for DSDC events and vendor tracking.
Source: Manager’s business item and council consent action.
