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Council reviews cuts to outside agencies and questions $20,000 parade broadcast cost
Summary
Staff proposed reducing outside agency contracts toward 50% of FY2008 levels, reallocating funds across capital projects, and discontinuing broadcast of the holidays parade; the parade broadcast was cited at $20,000 and staff said the signal reaches roughly 800,000 households in the broadcast region.
As part of the FY2010 balancing strategies, staff proposed reductions in outside agency contracts—moving toward a policy that reduces non‑governmental direct service agency funding to 50% of FY2008 levels—and the elimination of some event sponsorships. Staff also proposed discontinuing the broadcast of the holidays parade to save about $20,000.
Councilwoman Leary asked who receives the broadcast payment and whether the broadcast is justified by audience reach. Staff responded that WVEC carried the parade signal and that their figures show the broadcast reaches 800,000 households in the station's region. "Historically, for the past 3 years, it has been number 1 in its time slot," staff said; councilmembers asked for more context and the manager's recommended budget packet will contain additional detail.
