Commission amends Main Street funding and approves FY26–27 arts, tourism and museum allocations

City staff told the commission the FY25–26 budget included $110,000 for Main Street operations and related marketing but an $85,000 contract omitted a customary $25,000 allocation for the Fiesta. Staff proposed adding the $25,000 to the current agreement so those expenses can be covered for the fiscal year and said the FY26–27 process will separate items to avoid future confusion.

The commission approved a slate of FY26–27 allocations and annual contracts presented in the packet: Toronto Trail Scenic Byway website hosting ($600 recommended for approval), the 2026 Desert Ultra event (applicant requested $5,650; board recommended full award), the Sierra County Arts Council Artists of Sierra County Studio Tour (requested $7,000; board recommended $4,500 because certain staff positions were deemed ineligible), and an arts‑promotion application with amounts shown in the meeting packet. Staff noted the Veterans Memorial Park and Museum billboard rental request was recommended in full ($4,489.32 in the packet).

Commissioners thanked staff for clarifying the budget and approved the motions on roll call.