TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Jeffrey Yates, ICMA-CM, Assistant City Manager
Michael Gibson, Interim Assistant City Manager
FROM: Jessica Legette, Assistant Director, Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation
Taylor Floyd, Budget & Evaluation Director
DATE: September 14, 2026
RE:Title
Authorization to Accept Funding from the Arts Council of Fayetteville - Cumberland County for Independence Concert and Fireworks and Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment to Appropriate Funds Title
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 4 – The City of Fayetteville will be a highly desirable place to live, work and recreate.
Goal 5- The City of Fayetteville will be a financially sound City providing exemplary services.
Executive Summary:
The Arts Council of Fayetteville - Cumberland County has awarded the City of Fayetteville $5,000 to support the 2026 Independence Concert and Fireworks event. The award contributed to a partnership with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra to provide a free outdoor concert that was open and accessible to the public. Council is asked to authorize acceptance of the award and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2027-5 to appropriate the funds.
Background:
The Arts Council of Fayetteville - Cumberland County has offered to provide financial support to artistic programming during the annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks event. The partnership with the City contributes to the enhancement of public exposure to the arts, culture and history-focused content through an artistic discipline such as symphonic music provided by the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra.
Issues/Analysis:
None
Budget Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
Authorize staff to accept the grant award and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2027-5 to appropriate the funds.
Do not authorize staff to accept the grant award or adopt Budget Or...
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