11 November 24, 2025 workshop

The City of Grants Pass held a special workshop meeting on November 24, 2025, primarily focused on planning and funding for the upcoming Christmas parade scheduled for December 13. Key procurement-related discussions included a request to waive the $800 event permit fee and to sponsor $3,000 to cover traffic abatement costs, which would be paid directly to the traffic control company. The council reviewed the status of volunteer vehicles needed for parade street control, with about half of the required 48 vehicles secured. The council voted unanimously to approve waiving the permit fee and sponsoring the $3,000 for traffic control. Further coordination meetings were planned to finalize logistics and ensure safety measures for the event. The meeting also emphasized collaboration with community partners and emergency management to mitigate risks during the parade.