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Roswell approves $102K UFO Festival sponsorship and authorizes up to $150K for 250th celebration amid budget concerns
Summary
Council approved a $102,056 sponsorship for the UFO Festival (56K Lodgers Tax, 46K general fund) and authorized the city manager to negotiate up to $150,000 for a separate American 250 event with a clawback clause after debate over a multi‑million dollar general-fund shortfall.
Roswell — The City Council voted Feb. 12 to support two major tourism sponsorships but not without contentious debate about the city’s finances and liability exposure for fireworks.
Item 26: Main Street/UFO Festival
On a roll-call vote, council approved a Main Street sponsorship for the UFO Festival totaling roughly $102,056, comprised in council discussion as $56,000 from the Lodgers Tax and $46,000 from the general fund. Finance committee leaders warned the general fund faces a shortfall in the millions and urged caution; proponents said the festival drives hotel stays, downtown spending and…
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