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Meeting Date:
6/1/2021
Staff Contact:

Abdoulie Jarju

Administrative Intern


 
Agenda Items:

(4)(d)
E-mail:
ajarju@saginawtx.org
  Phone:817-230-0350

SUBJECT:
Action regarding Approval of Funds for Sister City Delegation Visit


BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

As part of the Train & Grain Festival, our Sister City Banjul’s Mayor Rohey Lowe and some of the Banjul City Council will be invited to Saginaw for a one week stay. We intend to have a feature at the Train & Grain Festival that showcases Gambian culture, music, and food.

 

 



FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The estimated financial impact will be $15,000 which will pay for airfare and lodging for a delegation to be in Saginaw from October 14-October 21. The funds will come from hotel occupancy taxes.

RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.