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Council tentatively approves $6,100 for French Lick 250 celebration, asks applicant to seek West Baden support
Summary
Kendall Knight requested $6,100 to support a downtown 250th celebration; the board voted to provide funding (including $1,000 to American Legion Post 76) but encouraged seeking half from West Baden and requested the applicant return if outside funds are not secured.
Kendall Knight asked the board to contribute $5,100 to Friends of Orange County Festivals and $1,000 to American Legion Post 76 to support a town-run 250th celebration on the town green offering free family activities. Knight said the goal is to provide low-cost entertainment for residents while avoiding duplication with hotel/tourist events.
Board members expressed support but suggested asking the neighboring town of West Baden to contribute half of the town’s requested amount; they moved and seconded to authorize payment or initial funding so the applicant could proceed with ordering banners and booking vendors and to ask Knight to return if West Baden declines its share. The board approved both the festival funding and the $1,000 allocation to the American Legion by voice votes.
Members also discussed operational details including street closures, banner placement and vendor reservations; staff was instructed to assist with the logistics once funding commitments were clear.
