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Pleasantville festival posts surplus, council OKs small band donations and supports $3,000 mini‑grant proposal
Summary
Festival committee reported its best year yet with roughly $21,400 in sponsorships and net proceeds the committee proposed using to fund a $3,000 community mini‑grant program; council approved $250 donations to two marching bands and asked staff to develop an application process for the mini‑grant.
The Pleasantville festival committee reported Oct. 10 that sponsorships totaled $21,400 and that overall revenues exceeded expenses this year, prompting committee leaders to recommend allocating $3,000 of proceeds back to local civic groups through a mini‑grant program.
Festival organizers described sponsorship, vendor and raffle revenue streams and said the event produced a modest net surplus that they want to reinvest in community activities. The committee asked council to permit the creation of a small grant fund (up to $3,000 from festival proceeds) and to allow the festival committee to develop an application process and guidelines; councilors signaled support for the idea and asked for the formal application and selection criteria to return to council for final approval.
Council also approved $250 donations to each of two local marching bands that participate in the annual parade; the motion to authorize those donations passed by roll call.
Committee members outlined proposed changes to next year’s festival, including a shortened parade route, revised raffle ticket pricing and new kid‑focused activities; they said volunteer shortages and cost pressures will factor into planning. The committee emphasized their goal of keeping festival operations largely self‑sustaining while directing any surplus back into local civic uses.
Why it matters: The festival is a recurring local event that supports civic organizations and local youth activities; reinvesting surplus through mini‑grants is intended to broaden participation and local benefit.
What’s next: The festival committee will draft mini‑grant rules and an application that it will bring back to council for formal approval; staff will coordinate distribution if council approves the final program.
