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Board updates Hardin Auditorium fee schedule and rental contract to reflect operational needs
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Summary
The board approved a first reading to amend the Hardin Auditorium fee schedule and approved a revised rental contract aimed at balancing nonprofit affordability with newly itemized event staffing fees.
Columbia County commissioners on March 17 held a first reading of Resolution 26‑04 to amend the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium fee schedule and approved a companion revision to the facility’s rental contract.
Staff and Josh Small, PAC general manager, said the auditorium was realigned under rental venues and the fee schedule adopted in 2016 required updating. Small said updates aim to keep use affordable for nonprofits while covering operational costs; the new contract reduces some base fees but adds itemized charges for event staff, production staff and box office staff "only used as needed."
The resolution was read for its first hearing and the board authorized the general manager to negotiate facility‑use agreements and fees. The revised rental contract was approved on the consent/debate agenda as a separate motion.
Staff said details on specific fee amounts and the effective date will be negotiated by the general manager and returned to the board as required by county procedures.
