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Keizer council offers CASA reduced event rate, prompts review of fee‑waiver policy
Summary
After public comment from CASA volunteers, Keizer City Council agreed to offer the nonprofit a 12‑hour rental block at $600 (plus security deposits/fees) for its March 14 gala and directed staff to review the event‑center fee‑waiver policy to prevent unintended revenue loss from routine multi‑day free setups.
Keizer — The Keizer City Council voted Feb. 2 to offer CASA of Marion County a discounted 12‑hour rental block at $600 for its spring gala on March 14, while charging refundable security and third‑party security fees. The measure follows public comment from CASA volunteers Jim and Joanne Griffin, who asked the council to waive venue and IT fees so more funds go to children served by the program.
Council members discussed whether allowing free full‑day Friday set‑ups for nonprofits reduces the Event Center’s rental revenue and agreed to refine the waiver policy.…
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