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Committee reviews FY2027 planning, merchandise and uses beautification fund for event supplies

Keep La Porte Beautiful Advisory Committee · July 21, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented FY2027 planning materials and a list of potential merchandise and branded items for events; the committee reviewed costs and storage, and staff reported a beautification fund balance of about $5,800 from which the approved event purchases will be drawn.

Staff walked the committee through FY2027 planning materials (the fiscal year begins Oct. 1, 2026) and distinguished between operational, landscaping and special-purpose funds. They emphasized the total appropriation is set by the city budget but internal allocations can be adjusted and recommended committee members review packet materials ahead of September finalization.

Committee staff then presented merchandise options for event outreach (faade/enhancement grants, key chains, lanyards, stickers, insulated water bottles and a heavier-duty branded tent). Unit prices and minimum order quantities were discussed; staff reported the beautification fund balance is "a little over $5,800," leaving approximately $2,800'$3,500 available after immediate purchases for cleanup-related items.