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Board debates new fees, nonprofit discount and security requirements for fairgrounds and Bear Creek Farm use
Summary
Facilities committee proposed new rental rates and security rules for the district-owned fairgrounds and the Bear Creek Farm parking area; proposal includes a $1,000/day for‑profit fairgrounds rate and recommended nonprofit discount, a $500/day Bear Creek fee for events that charge admission, and a security staffing requirement.
The board discussed proposed new rates and rules for district‑owned event properties, including the fairgrounds and Bear Creek Farm parking area, and the facilities committee recommended updating long‑standing informal practices.
Key parts of the proposal: the facilities committee proposed charging outside, for‑profit users $1,000 per day for the fairgrounds when the district was not operating the fair. The committee recommended a 50% discount for nonprofit organizations that charge admission, producing a $500‑per‑day nonprofit rate under the policy. For the Bear Creek Farm parking area (which…
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