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Westfir budget keeps RTMP tourism funding, events and flags website upgrade needs
Summary
The committee reviewed RTMP tourism revenues and proposed allocations for events and signage, and discussed doubling web-design/hosting funds to prevent future website failures; staff reported actual RTMP receipts were $21,319 last year and conservatively budgeted $15,000 for next year.
Budget staff reviewed the Bridal Tourism Marketing Program (RTMP) account and recommended conservative budgeting of $15,000 for the coming year after the county distributed $21,319 the prior year. The funds support visitor-facing events and promotions; examples cited included the disc golf tournament and a kick-and-cask festival.
Members also discussed replacing faded Westfir exhibit photographs and whether sign printing and layout costs should come from RTMP or highway funds; staff suggested RTMP is an appropriate source. Concerns about the town website’s aging WordPress theme prompted discussion of doubling web-design and hosting funds to avoid needing a supplemental budget if the site requires an emergency upgrade.
