Ionia wants $ after Birthday Bash bust

IONIA, Mich (WOOD) - The city of Ionia is looking for thousands of dollars from the parent company of radio station B-93 after the Birthday Bash turned into a bust.

Hundreds of vehicles were abandoned that weekend in June when flood waters took over the Ionia fairgrounds where the concerts were taking place.

24 Hour News 8 spoke with Ionia City Manager Jason Eppler Saturday afternoon.  He said the city will seek nearly $41,000 from Clear Channel Communications so the city can pay for extra costs incurred when the festival fell apart.

Police provided around the clock surveillance to prevent looting and theft.

24 Hour News 8 put a call into Clear Channel. We have not received a call back.