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Blueprint says fairgrounds construction waits on county‑led lease negotiations; commissioners press for faster action
Summary
Staff reported that the master plan for the North Florida Fairgrounds was accepted and design work is underway, but visible construction depends on lease renegotiations between Leon County and the Fair Association. Commissioners urged faster progress and a larger vision for the site.
Director White told the board the IA adopted a master plan for the North Florida Fairgrounds on Feb. 29, 2024 and has begun the design process, but that construction depends on renegotiated lease terms between Leon County (the property owner) and the Fair Association.
“On 02/29/2024, the IE board accepted, the master plan for the fairgrounds and initiated the design process,” Director White said, adding that the county…
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