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Spencer County approves $4,500 county contribution to America250 July 4 event
Summary
After a presentation by Katherine Scott, the fiscal court approved a $4,500 county contribution to Tourism for planning a July 4 'America250' celebration; the tourism budget and vendor estimates were discussed at length.
Spencer County Fiscal Court approved a $4,500 contribution to the county tourism program to support a planned July 4 "America250" celebration after a presentation by Katherine Scott.
Scott presented a multi-line event budget that itemized venue, equipment rental, staffing, permits, signage and vendor fees, and showed projected income and sponsorship allocations. The tourism proposal asked for county sponsorship; after extensive discussion the court approved giving Tourism $4,500, via a motion by Esq. Eldridge, seconded by Esq. Cotton, approved by voice vote of the members present.
The budget materials in the meeting record include line-item projections and noted sponsorship requests split between county and city shares. The minutes record that the tourism office aimed to finalize the event budget and proceed with planning following the county's contribution.
