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Council agrees to place America’s 250th celebration proposal on a future agenda after initial support and questions
Summary
Council directed staff to place a proposal for a July 4, 2026 America’s 250th family event on a future agenda for fuller discussion. Council Member Call requested parks support, a $7,500 parks contribution, a dedicated ledger for funds, and estimated total event costs near $20,000; members supported moving the item forward for detailed review.
Council Member Call asked the Riverbank City Council to place a proposal on a future agenda for a family‑friendly America’s 250th celebration on July 4, 2026 at Riverbank Community Park and Center.
Call said the proposed event would run roughly 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., include live music or DJs, family activities (cornhole, a dunk tank) and community partners for food and fundraising, and a proposed drone light show at sunset. She requested a parks and recreation partnership to provide facility and logistical support and asked the council to authorize a $7,500 parks contribution toward an estimated $20,000 total event cost; the remainder would come from community sponsorships and fundraising.
Call also asked the city to create a dedicated ledger or account for event sponsorship and fundraising so donations are tracked and transparent. She said preliminary coordination and sponsorship interest exists and that organizers would bring a full agenda item with cost details and staffing logistics for council consideration.
The council was asked only whether to put the item on a future agenda (not to approve details or funding that night). Several council members expressed support for moving it forward to a formal discussion; one council member said they would abstain because of timeline and logistical concerns. City staff said they will prepare a formal agenda item that includes cost estimates, staffing requirements and any recommended resolutions or agreements.
Next steps: the item will be scheduled for future council discussion where staff will present detailed cost and logistical analysis and council can consider any appropriation or partnership agreements.
