Allocate $10,000 to fund North Richmond Shoreline Open Space Festival
In Plain English
The city plans to contribute $10,000 toward a festival celebrating the North Richmond shoreline open space area scheduled for September 26, 2009. The funding supports community events that promote local environmental areas. If approved, this expense gets added to the city's annual operating budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
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Votes
Approve the allocation with the condition that none of the money can be used for political purposes
5 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved $10,000 in funding for a North Richmond Shoreline Open Space Festival scheduled for September 26, 2009, with the condition that none of the money can be used for political purposes. The festival will celebrate the area's environmental spaces and promote community engagement with local open space areas. Five members voted yes while two abstained, giving the measure solid support. This routine budget allocation adds the festival funding to the city's 2009-2010 operating budget.
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