Allocate funding for Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, and Homefront festivals
In Plain English
The city will decide how much money to provide for 3 community festivals this year. These annual events celebrate local culture and history in city parks. If approved, taxpayer dollars will cover costs like permits, security, and equipment rental for each festival.
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Votes
Substitute motion · Official minutes
To allocate $45,000 to the Juneteenth Festival, $45,000 to the Cinco de Mayo Festival and $45,000 to the Homefront Festivals and that all of the remaining funds in the non-profit emergency funds be allocated to the festivals
4 aye · 0 nay · 3 abstain
Why This Vote Matters
City council approved $135,000 in taxpayer funding for three community festivals, giving $45,000 each to the Juneteenth Festival, Cinco de Mayo Festival, and Homefront Festivals. The money will cover costs like permits, security, and equipment rental for these annual cultural celebrations held in city parks. The motion passed in a divided 4-3 vote, with Councilmembers Bates, Butt, and Ritterman abstaining rather than voting against it. The funding comes from the city's nonprofit emergency fund, which will be depleted by this allocation.
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Motions without individual roll-call records
Motion · Official minutes
To allocate $65,000 to the Cinco de Mayo Festival, $65,000 to the Juneteenth Festival and $65,000 to the Homefront Festival and that staff provide the total cost to the City for the festivals including police services
Substitute motion · Official minutes
That the city manager identify budget cuts that will be necessary in order to fund additional money for the festivals
Related agenda records
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FY 2008-09 Budget Amendment for Festival Funding
Budget Increase to City-Sponsored Festivals (Cinco de Mayo, Richmond Rainbow Pride, and Juneteenth)
Juneteenth Parade and Festival funding allocation
Additional funds for 2008 Cinco de Mayo Festival
Juneteenth Parade and Festival funding