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Nogales council approves $1,000 in-kind support for April 24 Fiesta; club to cover any excess
Summary
The Nogales mayor and city council approved up to $1,000 in in-kind support for an April 24 community Fiesta at the Palo Alto Courtyard benefiting the Boys & Girls Club, clarifying that bathrooms and trash service are included in that threshold and the club will pay any amount above it.
Nogales Mayor and City Council voted Feb. 11 to provide up to $1,000 in in-kind support for an April 24, 2026 Fiesta at the Palo Alto Courtyard benefiting the Boys & Girls Club, with the club responsible for any costs that exceed that threshold.
Councilmember Montiel, who made the motion, said the city has been inconsistent in how it applies in-kind support and sought to clarify the policy so that bathrooms and trash receptacles are included within the $1,000 allowance. "There is a policy, if you will, of $1,000," Montiel said during the discussion.
City Manager (name not given) told council the city could host the event and that facilities staff would coordinate logistics and help ensure the building is ready. "As your city manager, I said we can host it at Palo Alto Courtyard," the manager said, adding staff would work with the club to reduce costs where possible.
An organizer representing the event provided an itemized estimate of roughly $1,730 (itemization listed venue, trash service, city workers and restroom/porta-potty costs) and said volunteers typically help with setup and cleanup. "We do get a lot of volunteers," the organizer said, and the club said it would cover any remaining costs if the city's in-kind contribution did not fully cover the total.
City legal counsel advised that the council's amendment should clearly state which costs are included within the in-kind threshold rather than granting blanket waivers. Counsel also noted the city's fee schedule generally applies to nonprofits unless council changes it.
After discussion about staffing levels, restroom capacity for an estimated 250'300 attendees and options to reduce labor costs, the council took a roll-call vote. Multiple councilmembers recorded "aye," and the mayor declared the motion passed. The council directed staff to work with the club to finalize details so the event stays within the agreed threshold.
The council did not change citywide policy at the meeting; members said future meetings should revisit the in-kind threshold for events and how the city distinguishes "city-sponsored" events from third-party nonprofit events.
