Mountain City proposing fees for events

The Town of Mountain City is proposing fees for events that block off the streets, food trucks and use of ball fields to help pay for the upkeep of parks. Since the Sunflower Festival began in 2004, the Town of Mountain City has not charged a fee for having the event. With the proposed rates, there would be a $200 per hour fee charged for closing off the street for the event. With the proposal, food trucks will also have to pay $50 for an event or pay $250 for a year permit. Town officials say the fees would be used to pay town employees who work the events. Proposed fees would also affect those wanting to use the town-owned baseball fields. The proposed fees are included in the Town of Mountain City’s budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. If approved, those fees would start on July 1. The Sunflower festival is scheduled for July 12th.