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Commission approves up to $42,000 from ballpark fund for Banana Ball events
Summary
The commission approved up to $42,000 from the Monongalia County ballpark fund to cover logistical expenses for Banana Ball events, with a commissioner clarifying these are ballpark-user funds, not general fund dollars, and noting WVU’s prior role in supporting the park fund.
The Monongalia County Commission approved funding of up to $42,000 from the county ballpark fund to cover logistical expenses related to Banana Ball tailgates and events. Commissioners emphasized that the money comes from ballpark-user receipts under the original ballpark agreement and is not general fund revenue.
A commissioner clarified that while other users pay into the fund, West Virginia University has historically been a major contributor under the original agreement and has continued voluntary payments even after bonds were paid off. Commissioners approved the motion by voice vote.
No detailed line items for the $42,000 were presented at the meeting; staff did not read a budget breakdown for specific logistical or security expenses during the vote.
