Title
Resolution for Community Events Fund Disbursements from the FY 2027 Budget
Staff
Prepared by: Sara Higgins, Director of Operations
Reviewed by: Community Events Fund Committee
Approved by: Community Events Fund Committee
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Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Council wishes to support activities that promote or bring the community together in its richness;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Community Events Committee met and reviewed funding requests from community groups;
Whereas, The Community Events Fund Committee reviewed applications for criteria that the funds typically pay for including city fees related to police services, electricity turn on/off fees, trash receptacles, permit fees, or city facility rental. In other instances, the funds may provide for supplies for children's free activities or workshops, environmentally friendly, sustainability focused, and Zero Waste operations and activities. These funds do not cover costs associated with advertising, wages, insurance premiums, printing, mailing costs, entertainment, or private events;
Whereas, The FY27 Community Event Fund budget is $94,000.00; and
Whereas, The Committee recommends the following allocations:
1) Ann Arbor Jaycees - $1,500.00 to cover city costs for the Summer Carnival on June 21-24, 2026;
2) Leslie Science & Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum - $500.00 to cover city costs for the Critter House event beginning in July 2026;
3) Leslie Science & Nature Center and Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum - $500.00 to cover city costs for the Fireside Fun event beginning in July 2026;
4) Ann Arbor Jaycees - $1,500.00 to cover city costs for the Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2026;
5) Main Street Area Association - $1,000.00 to cover costs for the Rolling Sculpture Car Show on July 10, 2026;
6) Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, Inc. - $1,000.00 for Dart for Art on July 14, 2026;
7) The Guild of Artists and Artisans - $1,000.00 to cover costs for Paint the Town Red on July 14, 2026;
8) State Street As...
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