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Rogers Relief Association donates $150,000 to city; council thanks donors
Summary
Chief Barren told the council the Rogers Relief Association is donating $150,000 to the city this year, funds traditionally directed to the truck fund; council approved a donations resolution recognizing multiple community contributions.
Chief Barren called the council’s attention to an annual community giving program and said, “this year they are donating $150,000 to the city of Rogers.” He told the council the donation traditionally goes to the truck fund and that donated funds remain off the tax rolls, helping reduce levy pressure.
The council approved Resolution 2026-2 recognizing 2025 donations to multiple departments and programs, including support for police and fire department initiatives, shop-with-a-cop activities, fire prevention education and youth sports on a unanimous voice vote. Chief Barren told the council the Rogers Relief Association has averaged $187,000 in annual donations over the past five years.
Why it matters: The donation provides a dedicated funding source for equipment and capital needs without increasing taxes, and council members publicly thanked donors and local organizations that contributed inkind gifts and services.
What’s next: The donations will be allocated to the purposes specified in the resolution and incorporated into departmental budgets and capital planning.
