M E M O R A N D U M  05-174

 

 

TO:                  MAYOR HORNADAY AND CITY COUNCIL

 

FROM:            COUNCILMEMBER MCLAY

 

DATE:             NOVEMBER 2, 2005

 

SUBJECT:       FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE HOMER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER CARNIVAL

 

 

Homer’s Winter Carnival is an annual celebration for the town’s residents and a means to draw visitors to Homer in the off season.  The Homer Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual event and raises money for the parade and prizes.  In addition to the parade, various events in town are scheduled around the carnival.  These include music, entertainment, craft shows and ice races. 

 

This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Carnival and the Chamber of Commerce is hopeful to make it a grand celebration.  Original participants from the first carnival in 1956 will be included and a fireworks show is planned. 

 

Many local businesses offer financial support to the Winter Carnival to make it feasible.  It is my recommendation that the City of Homer participate in this special 50th anniversary Winter Carnival with a donation to the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $15,000. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

Funds in the amount of $15,000 be allocated within the 2006 budget for the contribution to the Chamber of Commerce for the Winter Carnival.

 

Fiscal Note: $15,000

 

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