Local TNR group requests $1,500; council debates budget and limits

Megan, who identified herself as representing Whisker Warriors, asked the Myrtle Creek City Council for an additional $1,500 to support trap‑neuter‑return (TNR) work that has handled more than 200 cats since February. "I'm Megan with Whisker Warriors," she told the council as she outlined volunteer time, transportation burdens and partnerships with Saving Grace and OSU for surgeries.

Councilors questioned program scope and prior budget commitments. Members noted a $6,000 placeholder had been discussed earlier in the year's budget process and that the city had previously dispersed $1,500. Council debate focused on whether to disburse another $1,500 now or spread support across future quarters and on a restriction that city funds be used only for cats trapped within Myrtle Creek city limits.

A motion to approve an additional $1,500 for the TNR program was made on the floor. The council called the voice vote; the transcript records ayes and nays on the floor but does not provide a complete roll-call tally. The motion was recorded as approved on the meeting floor (vote tally not specified in the transcript).

The presenter said the group would work to decrease future requests as partnerships and private donations increase and offered to return with updates. The council invited the nonprofit or its partner shelter to present additional information in a future meeting if councilors wanted further clarification.