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Fair Board weighs higher vendor fees, timing of contracts and electric/water surcharges
Summary
Members debated raising food‑vendor rates and moving contract deadlines earlier; options considered included raising flat fees, adding percentage fees or electricity/water surcharges and limiting total food vendors to 8–10 to sustain vendor revenue.
The board opened a wide discussion about food vendor pricing and contract procedures for next year. Chair said conversations with vendors and observations of record sales suggest the board could increase fees or switch to a percentage model, but members expressed concern about enforcement and the honesty of cash‑heavy vendor receipts.
One member urged a firm payment deadline well before July — suggestions included March or May — to avoid last‑minute cancellations. The facilities lead suggested tracking re‑entries to better estimate attendance and vendor performance. “To be honest with you, I think we should double it,” the chair said when describing a possible rate increase; board members then debated whether a higher flat fee or a base fee plus percentage or a premium spot fee would be more equitable and easier to enforce.
