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Rockfield Foundation seeks one‑time relief for wine festival costs while MOU ratification remains unsigned
Summary
The Rockfield Foundation asked the town to waive or provide $9,500–$10,000 in in‑kind services for its WineFest staffing and DPW/police costs. Foundation leaders and town staff said a related ratification of the lease remains unsigned; the town asked the foundation to sign a ratification that does not change lease terms.
Leaders of the Rockfield Foundation asked Bel Air commissioners for one‑time budget relief to help cover municipal personnel and public‑safety costs tied to the foundation’s signature fundraising event, WineFest, while the parties complete a new lease and memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Donna and Kelly, representing the Rockfield Foundation, said the foundation’s 20‑plus‑year partnership with the town now includes a new MOU and lease that shift more operational costs for the historic property to the foundation. They told the commission the net effect of construction downtime for the expansion plus new…
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