Poulsbo one-time funded community drone show event
City of PoulsboWashington- Detected
- Jul 1, 2026
- 128 days ago
- Sector
- Community Events & Activities
- Est. value
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Poulsbo City Council is considering a one-time allocation of up to $21,000 from general fund reserves to underwrite a community drone show to coincide with the final Summer Concert on August 11, 2026. The original idea was for a July 4 show, but logistical constraints prompted a shift to the August date, and staff indicate that funding must be secured now to proceed with planning.
The proposal notes that future years’ events would need to be covered by community sponsorships and underwriting, with this year’s effort relying on the fiscal sponsorship of the Poulsbo Rotary Club. No drone show vendor is named, and the request is framed as seed funding to allow planning to move forward, alongside an estimated $4,000 in law enforcement and $500 in public works staff time. This creates an immediate opportunity for drone show providers, event production firms, and related public safety/logistics vendors to engage as the city shapes the event and selects partners under the new budget authorization.
Funding would come from general fund reserves via a budget amendment; future drone shows, if any, expected to be funded by sponsorships, not City resources.
From the meeting
- Meeting date
- July 1, 2026
- Agency
- City of Poulsbo
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