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Subject to the approval of a budget amendment, consider approving an Agreement for Limited Event Support between the City of Lawton and the LaSill City-Wide Juneteenth Committee, Incorporated in the amount of $7,000.00 and take action as deemed necessary.
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INITIATOR: John Ratliff, City Manager
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: John Ratliff, City Manager
BACKGROUND: Juneteenth, a day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, holds significant historical and cultural importance. Recognizing this significance, the City of Lawton is considering providing limited support to facilitate the organization and hosting of Juneteenth events by the LaSill City-Wide Juneteenth Committee, Incorporated. The proposed Limited Event Support Agreement outlines the terms of this support, which includes financial assistance from the City's Hotel/Motel Tax fund, as well as logistical support in the form of city staff and equipment, subject to availability and approval processes. The funding amount allocated for this support is $7,000.00 and will be disbursed as a reimbursement to the LaSill City-Wide Juneteenth Committee, Incorporated upon presentation of receipts, or payments may be made directly to vendors of the event, as deemed appropriate by the City. The City of Lawton acknowledges the importance of Juneteenth as an opportunity to promote community engagement, cultural awareness, and tourism. By providing limited event support to the LaSill City-Wide Juneteenth Committee, Incorporated, the City aims to foster an inclusive environment where residents and visitors can come together to celebrate freedom and heritage. Additionally, by providing free, family-friendly activities during the Juneteenth celebrations, the City seeks to enhance the quality of life for its residents and attract visitors, thereby stimulating economic activity and promoting tourism in the region. As part of the proposed agreement, the LaSill City-W...
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