Council approves resolution supporting Highlands County Fair Association grant application

The Sebring City Council on Sept. 2 adopted Resolution No. 2025-21, supporting an application by the Highlands County Fair Association for state grant funding from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Mayor John Chute read the resolution into the record and described the fairgrounds as an educational facility that hosts youth animal programs and other activities. The resolution affirms the governing body’s support of the association’s effort to obtain state assistance for building and infrastructure improvements. The mayor asked for a motion to approve Resolution 2025-21; a council member moved to approve “as presented,” a second was entered, and the clerk called the roll. Council members recorded affirmative votes during the roll call and the resolution passed. The resolution is intended to accompany the fair association’s grant application as evidence of local government support. No specific grant amount, scope of improvements or procurement steps were adopted by the council at the meeting; the resolution solely documents the council’s endorsement of the application. Next steps: The Highlands County Fair Association will submit its application to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; the city’s resolution will be part of the application package.