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Council directs staff to explore purchase and development options for county-owned fairgrounds after Renaissance Fair run
Summary
Council asked staff to pursue negotiations with Brevard County and to study feasibility, zoning, costs and revenue options for the county-owned property that hosted a recent Renaissance Fair. Council members flagged potential uses including an event fairground and a regional fire training facility and requested a funding and operations analysis.
Following public discussion and a presentation item, the Melbourne City Council on May 13 authorized staff to explore acquisition and development options for the Brevard County property used by the Renaissance Fair.
Councilmember discussion began after public comments and a staff briefing about land‑use and code constraints for outdoor recreation on an M‑1 (light industrial) parcel. Council direction covered several parallel tasks: negotiate with Brevard County on possible purchase terms or a lease-to-own arrangement; prepare a feasibility study of uses for the 53‑acre site; estimate development…
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