Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Fairgrounds Levy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Polk County commissioners sign resolution to place five-year fairgrounds operating levy on November ballot
Summary
The Polk County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2610 July 8 to place a five-year operating levy for the county Fairgrounds on the Nov. 3 ballot; the levy is proposed at up to $0.12 per $1,000 to fund operations, routine maintenance and deferred improvements such as electrical and paving.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners on July 8 approved Resolution 2610 to place a five-year operating levy for the Fairgrounds on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The levy is described in the resolution as a local option tax not to exceed $0.12 per $1,000 in assessed value and would fund operations, normal maintenance and deferred improvements to facilities.
Greg Hansen presented the resolution and said the levy would address deferred items including electrical work, exterior repairs and paving of interior and exterior parking and grounds. "It will address both operations and normal maintenance and then do maintenance for those or improvements for those that have been neglected like electrical, and exterior of the main building," Hansen said. He recommended the board approve placing the measure on the ballot.
During the public comment period resident Jack Ladell urged commissioners to preserve the fair and highlighted youth programs tied to the grounds. "I think it's as important as school," Ladell said, describing the role of 4‑H and fair experiences in teaching work ethic and agricultural skills.
A motion to "sign and deliver" Resolution 2610 was moved and seconded. After commissioners answered 'aye,' the Chair declared the motion passed. The transcript does not include detailed roll-call vote counts; the board instructed staff to record and file the resolution so it can be sent to the elections clerk for placement on the Nov. 3 ballot.
If approved by voters, the levy would take effect as a local option tax for five years at the rate set by the final ballot title and summary; county staff will complete the administrative steps (filing SEL 801) to obtain a ballot number and place the measure before voters.
