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Promo fund faces choices on events; balanced plan would leave modest reserve
Summary
City promotion fund discussion covered event spending (America's 250th celebration, base picnic) and an estimate that the balanced plan would leave Fund 2‑11 with about $128,000 at the end of 2026; staff urged matching event expenses with sponsorships.
Staff reviewed Fund 2‑11 (1% triple B sales tax and community center rental income) and a proposed set of events for 2026. They flagged a $10,000 one‑time expense for America's 250th celebration and a proposed $16,000 base picnic contribution. "If we do that, Boomzema out there had said they want to be included..." staff said about coordination with external partners, and staff noted the fund's allowable uses are tied to promotion and marketing.
Under the balanced approach, the fund would move from an estimated $150,000 end‑of‑2025 balance to about $128,000 at the end of 2026; staff emphasized matching event costs to sponsorships where possible. Council members suggested reallocating event dollars to higher‑priority public safety or vehicle needs if necessary, while staff reminded the council that triple B funds have legally allowable uses limited to promotion and events.
