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Ag department outlines fairgrounds upgrades, elevator replacement and inspector vehicle needs
Summary
Department staff described ongoing fairgrounds projects, an elevator replacement estimated at roughly $516,000 for the Equine Center, and a fleet replacement request to update about 20 inspector vehicles (committee discussed a $712,000 figure).
Agency staff reviewed capital projects at the fairgrounds including Mississippi Street utility work, seating replacement (noted $437,000 saved through in-house work), and an elevator replacement at the Equine Center with a new quote cited by committee members (about $516,000) to bring the unit up to current code.
The department said it is also requesting funding to replace about 20 aging inspector vehicles; the updated vehicle request appeared in the hearing record as roughly $712,000 and would be used to lease or acquire patrol/inspection vehicles to maintain field coverage. Staff said many vehicles have high mileage and replacement criteria are met for about 20 units.
Committee members asked for a clearer reconciliation between the August submission and the updated request spreadsheet; the department agreed to provide clarified numbers and to supply lists of specific projects proposed for reappropriation.
