Joint Special Council/BFPD
10/21/25 06:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Maribel Hernandez
Community Promotion
Doc ID: 6146
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
AWARD OF COMMUNITY PROMOTIONAL FUNDS - FEE WAIVER FOR USE OF THE HARVEY HOUSE BY MOJAVE VALLEY UNITED WAY FOR THE ANNUAL “BOOTS & BLING” EVENT ON NOVEMBER 8, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Community Promotional Fund provides funding and resources for community-based organizations, schools and individuals that develop events and programs to meet new and continuing social and economic needs and trends, promote community collaboration, and/or bring recognition to the community.
DISCUSSION:
The Mojave Valley United Way is requesting an in-kind donation of $2,801.54 from the City of Barstow to cover venue and permitting fees for the Boots & Bling event. This event will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Harvey House, utilizing both ballrooms.
The Boots and Bling event is a family-friendly event open to the public, featuring games, activities, and opportunities for all ages. The goal is to create a welcoming environment that promotes community engagement, inclusivity, and connections among neighbors.
A key mission of the organization is to create a community based and community led solutions that strengthen the cornerstones for a good quality of life in our community: education, financial stability and health.
The Community Promotional Fund application, including the event’s cost breakdown, is attached for Council review and consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request would result in an in-kind contribution valued at $2,801.54 to be charged to the Measure Q Community Promotional Fund Account No. 102.150.542.07.755.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the Council approve in-kind donations in the form of fee waivers totaling $2,801.54 for the use of the Harvey House during the Booths & Bling Event, scheduled for November 8, 2025.