Festival police staffing costs
Summary
A $155,000 fund to offset security bills for community festivals stalled over how Planning and Economic Development would administer it; it returns February 25.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$155,000 from the 2026 budget, up to $7,000 reimbursement per event.
Festival organizers, especially those in areas of concentrated poverty.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — March 11, 2026
The council pulled back a plan to write off police staffing bills for free cultural festivals after discovering the billing data was inaccurate. Bowie says foundations, including the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, may fund the organizations instead, and a security permit credit is already live.
City Council — February 11, 2026
A $155,000 fund to offset security bills for community festivals stalled over how Planning and Economic Development would administer it; it returns February 25.
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