Wallaceburg Concert Band funding being proposed

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Municipality of Chatham-Kent staff is recommending funding for the Wallaceburg Concert Band in the amount of $18,666.

Staff is recommending the funds to come from the $387,000 approved by Council during the 2019 budget process for community development.

A total of $16,970 is also being recommended for the Chatham Concert Band from the same pool of funds.

“The total expenses this year for the Chatham Concert Band is $27,797 and $30,600 for the Wallaceburg Concert Band,” said Amy Wilcox, manager of corporate initiatives, in a staff report.

“This could potentially increase to $48,600 if they need to relocate.”

Wilcox said in her report in 2018, Council approved financial support to the Chatham Concert Band in the amount of $16,970, which is approximately 61% of the Chatham Concert Bands’ total expenses.

“It is recommended that Council approve the same level of financial support to both local concert bands, thereby providing $16,970 (61%) to the Chatham Concert Band and $18,666 (61%) to the Wallaceburg Concert Band and that if the Wallaceburg Concert Band needs to relocate, the level of financial support will be reconsidered.”

Council is set to vote on the recommendations on Monday night, May 27, at the Civic Centre in Chatham during their regular meeting.

Upcoming event

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The Wallaceburg Concert Band is inviting everyone to a free outdoor concert on Sunday, June 2 at 2 p.m. in Crothers Park off Nelson Street and Forhan Sreet in Wallaceburg.

Parking is available off of Forhan Street.

“Bring a lawn chair and sunscreen as the Wallaceburg Concert Band performs LIVE,” band officials said in a press release.

“Several new songs and some favorites as well. Donations are gratefully appreciated. No food or beverages provided at this event.”

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