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Council approves $2,500 RTMP award for Oak Ridge Rocks The Park
Summary
The Westfir City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 4 to award $2,500 from its RTMP funds to Oak Ridge Rocks The Park after a presentation by organizer Sue Stella describing the event and related community outreach and environmental concerns.
Mayor Watson opened the agenda item and introduced an RTMP grant request from organizer Sue Stella for Oak Ridge Rocks The Park, a community fundraising and awareness event planned for Oct. 18 and again next May.
Stella described a full-day, family-focused event meant to raise awareness of local issues around TV Butte and the quarry proposal and to support the nonprofit's legal and outreach costs. "I'm just trying to have a big raise awareness, and I'm just asking for $2,500," Stella said during her presentation, outlining promotional plans, bus tours and community activities.
Council staff reviewed the RTMP account and said the city had $30,100 appropriated for the fiscal year, with roughly $4,450 already spent or obligated; they noted the town's final county allocation can vary, so available funds were contingent on incoming county payments. After questions about the park reservation, logistics and fundraising plans, Councilor (motion maker) moved to allocate $2,500 from RTMP funds and another councilor seconded the motion. The motion carried on unanimous "aye" votes and staff asked Stella to submit an invoice to receive payment.
Why it matters: the award supports a community event intended to promote local businesses and raise funds for TV Butte advocacy, while also prompting council discussion about budgeting and the timing of county disbursements. The council approved the allocation and requested an invoice to document the payment.
What's next: Stella will provide an invoice and the council's finance staff will process the payment per RTMP rules; the item does not require additional council action unless the organizer returns for more funding.
