The town of Hope would pay more to fund the annual Hope Heritage Days event under a proposal being considered by the town government.

A town committee that oversees economic development income tax funds is recommending giving Hope Heritage Days organizers $20,000 to pay for entertainment and fireworks.

That’s an increase of about $5,000 from last year’s funding, said Town Council President Clyde Compton, who also sits on the EDIT committee.

Michael Dean, head of Heritage of Hope Inc., says that the costs for the event continue to increase, while fees for vendors and advertising have remained the same.

Both the committee members and the organizers agreed that the event is an economic boost for the community. Dean said that the Flat Rock and Hawcreek township not-for-profit groups that sell all of the food on the Hope Town Square make more that $100,000 from sales at the annual event.

The committee forwarded the request to the Town Council, recommending approval.

The event is the last full weekend in September.