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Viking Fest recommended at $35,000 as committee weighs event cost‑recovery for public services
Summary
The committee recommended approximately $35,000 for Viking Fest while discussing a broader strategy to phase in LTAC contributions that cover police and public‑works overtime rather than sudden, full cost recovery.
Members discussed Viking Fest's request (committee members landed at roughly $30k–$35k) and raised the policy issue of LTAC funding public‑safety and public‑works overtime associated with large events. Staff noted that many events have previously depended on city services and that a gradual increase ("0.333, 0.333, 0.333" approach) toward cost recovery is preferable to an immediate shift to full coverage.
The committee favored a recommendation in the mid‑30s for Viking Fest but emphasized award letters must be specific about allowable uses and reminded applicants that LTAC funding is intended to promote tourism, not to replace a municipality's responsibility for core public services.
