Webb County sets $65 million working ceiling for fairgrounds, schedules follow-up workshop

Mar 6, 2025

After a multi-hour presentation and Q&A on the Fairgrounds Phase 2, commissioners agreed to work within a $65 million budget target and called a special meeting to settle remaining design and scope questions, including parking, arena type and equipment costs.

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Webb County Commissioners voted to establish a working budget ceiling of about $65 million for the Webb County Fairgrounds Phase 2 project and asked staff and the design team to return with a detailed plan at a follow-up special meeting. The decision came after architects and the construction manager at risk presented alternating cost scenarios and commissioners pressed for clarity on parking layout, arena type and equipment costs.

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