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Lapeer volunteers plan America250 events; commission hears $15,000 funding ask and logistics questions
Summary
Commissioners heard updates on volunteer planning for America250 events, including scavenger hunts, parades and a proposed $15,000 city contribution. Staff cautioned that special-event approvals, insurance and possible additional public-safety costs would affect the budget and that flagpole purchases may be a city capital decision.
Volunteers organizing Lapeer’s America250 celebration briefed the City Commission on planned community events and a possible $15,000 request for city support.
Commissioner Glisman (speaking as a volunteer co-chair) outlined multiple events, including a children’s scavenger hunt scheduled Feb. 21 and a flag-folding class in September. She said volunteers have submitted more than 50 ideas, and that many events will be organized and funded by local nonprofits. “Most of the…
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