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CAPC urges prioritization of 2026 event funding; commissioners warn against allocating funds for 2027 too early
Summary
Commissioners noted roughly $30,000 remaining in available funds and recommended prioritizing requests for the current year. Staff said event funding is cash-accrual based and can be paid after events if guidelines are met.
Robert requested a brief discussion on funding support timing and reported approximately $30,000 left for allocations this year. He urged the commission to prioritize funding requests for 2026 events and defer commitments for 2027 until the November meeting to avoid exhausting the current-year budget prematurely.
Staff clarified CAPC operates on a cash-accrual basis so funds allocated for an event can be paid after the event if the application and marketing guidelines are met. Commissioners discussed specific upcoming events (Mardi Gras, Gritfest, Opera) and whether early approvals or retroactive coverage would be appropriate; the commission asked staff to track incoming applications and prioritize this year’s requests.
