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Stevensville council adopts $40 special-event fee for small nonprofits
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Summary
The Stevensville Town Council adopted Resolution 540b to set a $40 permit fee for small nonprofit special events of fewer than 100 attendees (applies to park use and other town property); the council discussed keeping the language as written rather than adding a four-hour cap and noted town definitions honor state 501(c)(3) status.
The Stevensville Town Council adopted a revised fee schedule that establishes a $40 permit fee for small nonprofit special events with fewer than 100 attendees.
Council President introduced Resolution 540b and noted an exhibit outlining fees. Members discussed applying the reduced fee to events on town property beyond the park, such as parking lots or other spaces, and clarified that a $40 event fee would not close the park to other users. The council also discussed whether the $40 category should be limited to events shorter than four hours; one council member suggested adding that language, but the council elected to leave the wording as presented.
During the discussion members noted that the town honors state nonprofit recognition for fee eligibility, referencing 501(c)(3) status and existing town-code examples that include churches and civic groups. The presiding officer read the motion to adopt Resolution 540b, including Exhibit A specifying the $40 fee for nonprofits under 100 attendees. The clerk called the roll and members voted "Aye." The meeting record indicates, "Motion passes 4 2 0." The adopted fee schedule applies to special-event permits across town-owned property and will be administered under the town’s permit process.
Council members asked staff to consider updating the event application to include a box to indicate nonprofit status so the reduced fee is applied consistently.
