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Approval of $25,000 Grant for WinterFest Parade Viewing Area

Original title: Motion Approving Fiscal Year 2026 Beach Business Improvement District (BBID) Grant Participation Agreement with WinterFest, Inc. for the Parade Viewing Area - $25,000 - (Commission District 2)

November 18, 2025

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What this does

This action allocates $25,000 in public funds from the Beach Business Improvement District budget to a private organization for event infrastructure in Commission District 2.

Who is mentioned in the record

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WinterFest, Inc.

The organization receives $25,000 in funding to manage a parade viewing area.

Beach Business Improvement District taxpayers/businesses

District funds are being allocated to support a specific event infrastructure project.

What changed

Last recorded activity November 18, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The local government has approved a $25,000 grant agreement for the 2026 fiscal year to support WinterFest, Inc. in managing a parade viewing area within the Beach Business Improvement District.

Key Facts

  • The motion to approve the grant agreement was passed.
  • The grant amount is $25,000.
  • The funding is designated for the Fiscal Year 2026.
  • The funds are allocated to WinterFest, Inc. for a parade viewing area.
  • The project is located within Commission District 2.
  • The funding source is the Beach Business Improvement District (BBID).
  • The motion was introduced on October 7, 2025.
  • The sponsoring department is Parks and Recreation.

Why It Matters

This action allocates $25,000 in public funds from the Beach Business Improvement District budget to a private organization for event infrastructure in Commission District 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the $25,000 grant?
The funds are provided to WinterFest, Inc. to support the operation of a parade viewing area.
Where will the parade viewing area be located?
The viewing area is located within Commission District 2, specifically under the Beach Business Improvement District.

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Connected Entities

organizationBeach Business Improvement DistrictThe funding source for the grant agreement.Map →
locationCommission District 2The geographic area where the parade viewing area is located.Map →
organizationWinterFest, Inc.Recipient of the grant funding for the parade viewing area.Map →

Sources

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