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Council votes to fund up to $20,000 for July event, refund remainder of Safe & Sane trust to nonprofits
Summary
After public comment and staff options, the council approved a substitute motion to budget up to $20,000 for a Fourth of July event, keep $5,000 in the Safe & Sane trust for future use, and refund the remainder of last year’s 20% collections (about $15,007.62) to participating nonprofits using a weighted allocation.
On Jan. 20 the council revisited the Safe & Sane fireworks trust (the fund for Fourth‑of‑July events) and debated six staff options ranging from doing nothing to refunding all contributions. Accounting and revenue manager Matt Adams told council the trust balance for event funds was $76,009.82.
Parks staff presented two event options: a larger family event estimated around $20,000 and a smaller option (for example, a pickleball tournament) nearer $10,000. Public…
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