Board keeps $65,000 Chamber allocation on books while staff seeks amended agreement; fish stocking funding debated

The budget hearing reviewed a $140,000 non-departmental contributions package that includes $65,000 to the Chamber of Commerce (for visitor services and the Death Ride), $50,000 to KMPUD and $20,000 to the Bear Valley Business Association via CSA. Staff told the board that although the $65,000 remains in the recommended budget, payments will not be processed until an updated agreement with the Chamber is presented to the board to align scope and deliverables.

Donald O'Connor (S18) and other commissioners discussed FISH (fish-stocking) funding, noting a historical target near $50,000 and a current recommended budget of $40,000. The FISH representative asked for an additional $12,500 to restore prior-year levels; several supervisors said midyear or contingency options should be considered because the fish contract timing does not align neatly with the county fiscal cycle.