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Board approves keeping caretaker house (Building 20) for buildings & grounds and fair office use
Summary
Board voted to repurpose Building 20 (the former caretaker house) to support buildings & grounds operations and to provide meeting/office space for fair staff rather than continuing an external rental, citing operational efficiency and savings on hotel/room costs during events.
Staff reported that OSU (the current tenant) will vacate the caretaker house (Building 20) at the end of September, ending a small monthly revenue stream (~$630/month). Board members discussed tradeoffs between rental income and operational value, including the ability to use the space for staff headquarters, reduce hotel costs for visiting talent and create a meeting room for fair operations.
A motion carried to designate Building 20 for buildings & grounds and fair office use at staff discretion. Members said the building is county‑owned and retaining it for operational use offered more long‑term value than the modest rent stream.
