Tyrone board approves event contracts for August First Friday; corrects earlier contract error

The Tyrone City Downtown Development Authority approved several event contracts and corrected a prior error during its July 14, 2025 meeting. The board approved a $300 addition to a Simply Awesome Entertainment LLC contract, bringing the total to $1,500 for the June 1 event; staff said an earlier $21,200 figure in the record was a mistake.

"We had made a mistake in the last one. We had approved it for $21,200. That was the old contract that we had with them last year. We contracted with them for $1,500," Staff member (S4) said, and asked the board to approve the $300 supplemental payment. The motion was made, seconded and approved on a voice vote.

Separately, staff presented a Southside Band booking for the August 1 First Friday event at Shamrock Park with a $600 booking fee; the board approved that agreement after a motion and second. Staff also presented a separate AV/sound agreement for the Aug. 1 event with a total agreement of $1,129 (referenced in the discussion as $1,129.99); the board voted to approve that contract as well.

During discussion Chair (S1) raised financial and branding concerns, noting the Downtown Development Authority pays for events but sometimes lacks clear recognition on promotional materials. Staff said they would bring cost details for consultant invoices and explain how advertising and signage will be handled.

The board voted on the event contracts by voice vote and approved the requested payments and agreements. Staff will finalize paperwork and ensure vendors are scheduled for the August 1 First Friday event.