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Walled Lake approves modest sponsorship for Hospitality House fundraiser
Summary
Council approved a modest sponsorship for Hospitality House’s "Taste of Spring" fundraiser; staff noted CDBG rules limit some uses of grant funds and council chose a low-cost option described in the record as "7 50" for charcuterie/dessert while also referencing a $500 'Friends of the Pantry' option.
The Walled Lake council agreed to provide modest support for Hospitality House’s upcoming "Taste of Spring" fundraiser after brief discussion of sponsorship levels and grant restrictions.
A council member said Dr. Ajay Raman, a Hospitality House board member, had requested the city’s support. The city clerk and attorney clarified that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has specific allowable uses and that while the city could support the group, certain grant funds could not be used for event sponsorships. Council discussed lower-cost options, including a $500 "Friends of the Pantry" level, and one member proposed a sponsorship described in the meeting record as "7 50 for the charcuterie and dessert." That motion was seconded and passed by roll call.
Why it matters: Hospitality House provides services to neighbors in need; the council chose a modest funding path that staff said can be accomplished under current budget rules and reported a maximum CDBG single award of $3,500 for eligible programmatic funding in future rounds.
What’s next: The mayor pro tem agreed to forward the sponsorship details to staff; the city will process the payment and report back on expense coding. Council members who wished to attend the event said they would do so individually.
