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Galt City previews $34,000 special sponsorship program and reviews 11 event applications
Summary
City staff reviewed 11 applications for the FY2026–27 Special Sponsorship Program, outlining goals to promote tourism, neighborhood identity and multicultural events; applicants including Cub Scouts, Lahheim and the Chamber described their requests and event plans. Council will take direction May 17.
Galt City staff on Tuesday presented a preview of the city’s Special Sponsorship Program for fiscal year 2026–27, saying the program’s goals are to market Galt as a visitor destination, enhance community quality of life and support multicultural and neighborhood events. The city received 11 applications and will return to council on May 17 for direction.
A staff presenter described allowable soft costs (facility rentals, staff time during scheduled hours) and hard costs (janitorial, security and other tangible expenses) and said individual sponsorship requests generally will not exceed $5,000 unless council approves a larger award when setting the program budget. The staff report said the program baseline adopted in 2020 was $7,000 and that the sponsorship budget now stands at $34,000 to meet growing demand.
Applicants who spoke included Zachary Atkins, representing a local Cub Scout pack, who said the pack is requesting sponsorship for three Saturday Market dates to sell popcorn as its primary fundraiser and to support outdoor activities and family participation. "This is our big fundraiser for the year," Atkins said, explaining that a portion of popcorn sales supports individual scouts and the pack.
Gail Weber, board president of Lahheim of G, asked for support for the Trick-or-Treat on Fourth Street, describing a free event that last year drew an estimated 2,000 attendees and requires a full street closure for safety. Becky Ronky said the Children's Makers Market had 92 child participants and 64 booths at its most recent event and is requesting sponsorship to cover traffic-control equipment for an annual May occurrence that helps teach children small-business skills.
Cat Seabolt of the Galt Chamber of Commerce reviewed multiple chamber requests — including Oldtown Dinner and Dance, Miracle on Fourth Street, Veterans Day and Pour and Play — and emphasized planning around alcohol service and safety measures for events that include beverage sales.
Staff emphasized that the meeting was a review only and that council action on awards will occur at the May 17 meeting. "These presentations tonight will only be a review of applications," the presenter said.
