Representatives of the Fort Dalles Rodeo asked the The Dalles City Council for $10,000 to help with efforts to make this summer’s 50th annual event the most memorable ever. Rodeo Association President Damon Hulit says they would use half of the money for specialty acts in an effort to make the 50th year special The rest of the funds would be used to help market the rodeo and the fact that The Dalles is in the top 10 Western towns in the region. Hulit added it was a one-time request to the City, which will consider it during their budget process.