Regular Meeting
03/17/25 05:30 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Community Promotion
Doc ID: 5926
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUND APPLICATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66 MOTHER
ROAD MUSEUM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Route 66 Mother Road Museum is seeking financial support to help offset the costs associated with hosting its Grand Reopening event. The celebration is scheduled to take place on March 22, 2025, at the historic Harvey House. The museum is requesting a monetary donation of $2,850, along with an in-kind contribution valued at $1,370 to cover the use of the Harvey House facility and stage setup and takedown services.
DISCUSSION:
The Route 66 Mother Road Museum is requesting financial support to assist with expenses for its upcoming Grand Reopening event, scheduled for March 22, 2025, at the historic Harvey House. The museum is seeking a monetary contribution of $2,850, along with an in-kind contribution valued at $1,370 to help cover venue and event logistics, including:
Harvey House Rental - $750
Stage Rental - $300
Stage Setup and Takedown Personnel (2 employees) - $320 Staff would like to add that the museum has not submitted its Temporary Use Permit (TUP) application, and has not yet applied for its annual Business License or Fire Permit-both of which are required under the Barstow Municipal Code for lawful operation within the City.
Staff recommends that Council require the applicant to complete all TUP conditions and submit all required documents and permits prior to the disbursement of any funds. Total In-Kind Contribution: $1,370
Total Monetary Request: $2,850
Total Support Requested: $4,220
The Community Promotional Fund Application is attached for Council’s review and consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Request for a cash grant award of $2,850 and an in-kind donation valued at $1,370, to be charged to the Measure Q Community (UNPL) Promotional Fund, Account 102.150.542.07.769, as included in the FY 2024–2025 approved budget adopted at the June 17, 2024, Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Regular Meeting
03/17/25 05:30 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Community Promotion
Doc ID: 5926
AGENDA ITEM
Approve a Community Promotional Fund cash donation in the amount of $2,850, along with in-kind support valued at $1,370, to the California Route 66 Museum, contingent upon the applicant’s compliance with the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) process and fulfillment of business license requirements as outlined in the Barstow Municipal Code no later than March 18, 2025.