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Orange City council removes $1,000 in-kind cap for three longstanding nonprofits

City of Orange City Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The City of Orange City voted unanimously to remove a $1,000 cap on in-kind sponsorships for three long-term nonprofit partners — the Manatee Festival, the cirrhosis club, and Everybody Is Somebody — after staff presented that in-kind costs are absorbed by department budgets and nonprofits urged restoration of support.

The City of Orange City council voted unanimously to amend its sponsorship policy to remove a $1,000 cap on in-kind services for three long-standing nonprofit partners, saying the change recognizes long-term community partnerships and the economic and public-safety benefits those events create.

Council member Lisa Stafford moved to remove the cap for the Manatee Festival, the cirrhosis club and Everybody Is Somebody for the current year and going forward; Council member Tomsen seconded the motion. A roll-call vote recorded five yes votes and the amendment passed.

City Manager Christine Davis told the council staff recommended removing the cap in recognition of…

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