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Events team rolls out on-site donations system; board raises lighting, parking and safety concerns

Farmers Branch Parks & Recreation Board · January 16, 2026
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Events staff described a three-step POS donation process for event fundraising and said event online ticketing reduced on-site cash handling; the board also debriefed December event logistics and asked staff to return with camera and parking options after members raised safety and lighting concerns.

Events staff outlined a new on-site donation workflow and the board discussed volunteer logistics, lighting problems and park safety at the meeting.

Jocelyn Avina, community events manager, described a three-part donation process using the department’s ActiveNet system and a credit-card reader at events. She said staff will provide a laptop and card reader at events, allow donations of any amount through a "youth scholarship" button in POS, accept tap payments and reconcile transactions after each event. Jocelyn said staff will handle cash reconciliation and generate end-of-night reports for…

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