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14 Travis Myren said it has not been considered by revenue source, but rather by amount. He said once the Breeze Farm bucket is filled; the County’s expenses can be offset. Commissioner Price asked the $50,000 will come out of the Article 46 sales tax. Travis Myren said this would be part of the Manager’s budget proposal for next year, but the planning/organizing needs to begin due to the event being in September. Commissioner Price said staff is pursuing sponsorships now, and asked if the goal is to cover expenses through these sponsorships. Evan Hatch said that is the goal, but with this being a first year project, there are many unknowns. He said he is dedicated to raising as much revenue as he can, but $50,000 is a large sum. He said it is a goal for now. Commissioner Price asked if any of the necessary entrance road improvements will be completed prior to the event. Bonnie Hammersley said the road will be improved after the event, and is already allocated in the Capital Investment Plan (CIP ). She said this event will use the same model as the 250th anniversary by shuttling people from offsite locations. She said the exact finances are unknown, but the worse case scenario will be a $50,000 expense from the Article 46 tax funds, minus the remaining funds from the $15,000 from this year. Commissioner Marcoplos said the Farm to Fork event raised $30,000, via $100.00 per person. He said in addition to major sponsors, a call could be put out inviting people to be individual sponsors as “Friends of the Breeze Farm.” Evan Hatch said sponsors from all over Orange County are being considered. Commissioner McKee asked if this event ties into economic development. Travis Myren said it is hoped that this event will draw tourists. Commissioner McKee said he is reluctant to support this because there are people that are being displaced from mobile homes, and the schools are in need of greater security. He said it is difficult to explain to a resident, in extreme financial distress, why he voted to support a “party.” He said he does not question whether it is a good event or not, but rather it is an ethical question for him. Chair Dorosin said he is excited about this festival, and this is a celebration of all things local with a good outcome for Breeze Farm. He said it will be important to look closely at the proposed outline, and he encouraged creativity with the artists that will be involved, as this is a great opportunity to reach different constituencies. He said one cannot underestimate the value of taking pride in, and celebration of, one’s community. Commissioner Rich said it is important to think through and figure out the logistics of the beer garden before moving forward on this. Commissioner Price said this is a way of supporting local businesses, artists, and culinary artists. She said any leftover food should not be thrown away, but rather donated to food banks, Meals on Wheels, etc. Commissioner Marcoplos said he has done some research on non-traditional county fairs around the country, and many make a lot of money. He said this has the potential to be a big money maker over the years. Commissioner Rich said to add the Food Council to the list of collaborators. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the next steps could be outlined. Travis Myren reviewed the final PowerPoint slide: Decision Points • Approve financial and programming framework for Orange County’s First Annual Local Festival • Next Steps