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Commission asks staff to review fairgrounds lease, structure and options before large investments
Summary
Following public concern about governance and a recent vendor-funded retirement gift, commissioners directed staff to return with the terms the county would seek in any renegotiated lease for the North Florida Fairgrounds, an overview of the fair association’s structure and authority, and potential legislative remedies.
After public comment and a multi-commissioner exchange about governance and stewardship of county-owned fairgrounds land, Leon County commissioners directed staff to return with a comprehensive review of the North Florida Fairgrounds relationship to the county.
What the board asked for The board’s direction, passed unanimously, asks staff to bring back: (1) the current lease terms and options for renegotiation that the county would seek if the board contemplates public investment; (2) an overview of the fair association’s…
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