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Bristol council votes to raise Cumberland Square Park fencing fee to $5,500; sets flat $150 rental fee

City of Bristol (Virginia) City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Council approved raising fencing installation fees for Cumberland Square Park from $4,500 to $5,500 and set a flat $150 event rental fee to better cover mobilization and overtime costs. Staff said there were 77 paid park rentals in 2025 (104 in 2024).

The Bristol City Council approved an increase to Cumberland Square Park usage fees on Jan. 12, raising the fee for a full-fence installation from $4,500 to $5,500 and setting a flat $150 per-event rental fee for the park when city services are required.

Jay Dietrich, the staff presenter, told the council the fencing currently used at Cumberland Square Park was purchased by Birthplace of Country Music with a state…

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