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Council increases VFW fireworks support after commander cites 20% cost jump
Summary
Russ Graham of Post 8437 told council fireworks costs rose about 20% and asked the village to increase its annual contribution; council approved raising the village share from $2,500 to $3,000.
Russ Graham, commander of Post 8437 of the VFW, told the council that this year's fireworks contract cost increased roughly 20% and requested the village raise its contribution to help cover the shortfall. "We have a 20% increase in the cost of our fireworks for this year. It's going from like 12,200 to 15,800 and change," Graham said.
Council responded by approving an increase in the village's annual contribution from $2,500 to $3,000 to help offset the higher cost; the motion passed by roll call. Councilmembers praised the VFW's fundraising and noted the event's community value. Russell Graham thanked the council for the support and encouraged attendance at the event.
The additional $500 will be paid from village funds as authorized in the meeting; staff indicated the payment replaces prior-year amounts and helps secure the full fireworks program for July.
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