County officials and a presenter told the board about a proposed Dayton Street Plaza project in Downtown Anna, intended as a public plaza for concerts, markets and festivals, and sought community donations and sponsorships to support construction and maintenance.

The presenter said the Shawnee Hills Arts Council is soliciting donations at sponsorship levels that begin at $100 and rise to higher tiers, including a $150,000 plaza maintenance sponsor level, a $75,000 sponsor level and a $50,000 sponsor level. The presenter said the council applied for a matching grant for the project but did not provide the grant's source, amount, or match percentage during the presentation.

One commissioner said the request is "a pretty big ask" and asked for more information before any county participation. The presenter said one sponsorship pledge of $100,000 had been received. No county funding decision or motion to contribute was made at the July 1 meeting; the item was provided for the board's awareness and further consideration if placed on a future agenda.

The board's discussion was informational; staff and commissioners asked for more details if the item is to be considered formally.