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Mayor and staff clarify State of the City costs; AV estimated at about $10,000
Summary
Council questioned taxpayer spending on State of the City promotions and event costs; the mayor said he personally paid for some billboards and signs, while staff said facility rental is covered under the Century 2 contract and audio‑visual costs are about $10,000.
Council members asked for clarity about taxpayer spending on promotions and hosting for the State of the City event on Sunday, March 8.
A council member asked how much the city spent on billboards and yard signs promoting the event; the mayor said he paid for billboards and yard signs personally. Staff clarified that the Century 2 contract provides four days a year for the city to host events without a room rental fee, but some event expenses remain. “The audio visual piece of it is around 10,000,” staff said.
Why it matters: council members asked whether the city should set clearer policies about event spending and district‑level promotional activity. Staff said event costs can be accommodated if there is budget authority and that the city can discuss district requests on a case‑by‑case basis.
Staff said the State of the City schedule includes a nonprofit showcase, council video messages, presentation of colors by McConnell Air Force Base, the Wichita Chamber Chorale performing the national anthem, and an invocation by New Spring Church’s pastor before the mayor’s remarks.
