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Fairgrounds staff report progress on Lot 2, parking and event schedule; finance report shows preliminary shortfall and city support
Summary
Staff reported site work on Lot 2, stormwater redesigns and utility relocations; finance reported preliminary July figures showing a $37,100 operating deficit year to date and an approved council investment of about $989,600 for the fiscal year. Staff also described event scheduling pressures for racing and soccer.
Nashville Fairgrounds staff told the Board of Fair Commissioners on Aug. 12 that several capital projects are moving forward — including Lot 2 improvements, overhead utility relocations at Windgrove Street and a revised off-site stormwater design — while operations and events staff outlined scheduling pressures ahead of the annual fair.
Collier Engineering reported the Lot 2 retaining wall is complete, underground electrical inspections have passed and site electrical work will proceed before the fair. Materials for underground stormwater work are on site; contractors will store those materials behind temporary barricades during the fair and complete storm drainage, water services and final paving…
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