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Commissioner outlines fairgrounds rebuild plan, warns funding limits
Summary
A county commissioner told the council the fairgrounds replacement project will be modest because of limited funds; while the design could support two basketball courts, the available budget will not cover a $6,000,000 full-scale facility and the commissioner asked the council to consider site connections and fee relief.
A county commissioner updated the council on plans to replace three aging fairgrounds buildings and said the scope will be limited by the available budget. The commissioner said the rebuilt facility could include space for a couple of basketball courts but warned the work is constrained: "When you're done, it'll be a $6,000,000 building. We don't have that kind of money," the commissioner said.
The commissioner requested the council consider support for sewer and water connections, building-permit fees and inspection-fee relief to help the project proceed within a limited local budget. Council members asked for opportunities to visit the site and for more details on costs and partnerships before any formal commitment.
The council acknowledged the request and encouraged further coordination between county and city staff to identify specific needs and potential assistance.
