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EDTA trustees seek sponsors to close FreedomFest budget gap; approve bounce-house and signage expenditures
Summary
The EDTA reported a $28,312.50 budget for FreedomFest 2026 with $15,005.50 raised and a $5,000 pending pledge; trustees approved $2,612.50 for bounce-house rentals (sponsor secured) and up to $1,000 for event signage.
Trustees heard an update on FreedomFest 2026 funding and approved two related expenditures for the July 4 event.
The chair said the total cost with fireworks and other items is $28,312.50 and reported $15,005.50 raised so far, with confirmation pending on an additional $5,000 pledge. "So right now, left to raise is $12,007.62 50 minus that 5,000," the chair said; the transcript phrasing was unclear on the final remaining figure. The chair asked trustees to recommend additional sponsors; the event has been run three years with no cost to the city, the chair said.
Trustees approved a $2,612.50 invoice to Galaxy Jumper for bounce-house rentals after staff reported a sponsor had agreed to cover the cost; payment will come from EDTA FreedomFest expense account 989855241. Trustees also approved up to $1,000 for signage and design, with a sponsor already offering to pay $300 toward signage — the chair estimated actual expense would likely be around $700.
Motion and vote: Motions to approve the bounce-house rental and the signage expenditure were moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
Next steps: Staff will continue sponsorship outreach to close the remaining fundraising gap and proceed with vendor confirmations for rentals and signage.
