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Trustees unanimously waive fees for Hootenanny festival hosted by LEAF/LCF
Summary
The board voted unanimously to waive special-event and parking fees and allow LEAF/LCF to collect a voluntary $5 parking donation for the Hootenanny fundraiser; trustees asked staff to ratify the action by resolution at the next meeting.
The board approved a request from LEAF and the Lions Community Foundation to waive special‑event and parking fees for a community fundraiser (Hootenanny) scheduled for Aug. 29. Organizers said the event raises funds for local basic‑needs services and estimated net revenue goals of roughly $18,000–$20,000 per organization; requested fees were estimated at less than $1,000 overall.
Trustees discussed a broader policy question raised by the Economic Vitality Commission about fee waivers for nonprofits, noting concerns about precedent and fairness to for‑profit events. Several trustees and the liaison suggested sending the topic to EDC for policy guidance, but the board moved to approve the specific waiver for this event and authorized organizers to collect a voluntary $5 parking donation. The motion passed unanimously; staff were directed to bring a ratifying resolution to the next meeting.
