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Council halves Steward Moab ambassador funding after debate over administrative costs
Summary
Steward Moab's $323,965 request to fund the OHV Trail Ambassador program was cut to a single-year award of $161,992 limited to education and ambassador activities; the engagement coordinator position was excluded from funding.
Anna Sprout of Steward Moab presented a request to transition the OHV Trail Ambassador program to a nonprofit and sought $324,000 to sustain programming over two years. Council members questioned the high administrative expense, particularly the Engagement Coordinator position, urging Steward Moab to pursue broader funding sources.
After motions to reduce the award (including a substitute to cut funding to one-third), the council ultimately approved a compromise: Eric Nelson moved to fund Steward Moab at 50% for one year ($161,992), excluding the engagement position; Brody Johnson seconded and the motion passed. The minutes record that the council prioritized funding on-the-ground education and ambassador work rather than personnel focused on fundraising.
