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Finance committee approves $7,000 contribution for fireworks at Jackson County Fair
Summary
The Finance & Personnel Committee approved a $7,000 contribution to fund a fireworks display at the Jackson County Fairgrounds' free entry night on July 28, 2026; the 2–1 vote means the city will need a FY27 budget amendment to cover the cost, staff said.
The Finance & Personnel Committee approved a $7,000 contribution to purchase a fireworks display for the free entry night at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on July 28, 2026, after a 2–1 vote.
Chairperson Josh Collister moved to amend the Jackson County Fair Event Application to include the fireworks display and the city contribution; Caroline Ehlinger seconded the motion. The motion passed with Collister and Ehlinger voting yes and Mark Lyon voting no.
Staff member Josh Boldt cautioned the committee that the contribution would require a fiscal year 2027 budget amendment. "It would require a FY27 Budget Amendment for the contribution," Boldt said. The transcript does not record which fund would be used; the committee did not specify a funding source during the discussion.
The fireworks display is scheduled for the fair's free entry night on July 28, 2026. The committee's action approves amending the fair event application and authorizes the contribution subject to the required budget amendment and subsequent administrative steps. No follow-up timeline or department assignment for completing the budget amendment was recorded in the meeting transcript.
The committee adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
