Legislation Details

File #: 26-1793    Version: 2 Name:
Type: Other Status: Passed
File created: 5/13/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/26/2026 Final action: 5/26/2026
Title: Authority to Negotiate / DeSoto County Fair Association

 

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DEPARTMENT:                       Administration

SUBMITTED BY:                     Mandy Hines, County Administrator

PRESENTED BY:                     Mandy Hines

 

 

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Authority to Negotiate / DeSoto County Fair Association

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REQUESTED MOTION:

Motion to authorize  (or deny) the County Administrator and Commissioner (name) to negotiate with the DeSoto County Fair Association to develop proposed terms to relocate the Fair to the Turner Center and other topics proposed in the process.

 

SUMMARY:

A request for Board consideration to authorize discussion and negotiation with the Fair Association to host the County Fair at the Turner Center property.

 

BACKGROUND:

The County Administrator and a Commissioner met with some of the Fair Board members last year at the Turner Center facility to provide an overview of the facility, offerings, space, and layout in order for the Fair Board to evaluate if the facility may work for future consideration.  Commissioner Hickox and the County Administrator met with the Fair Board President and several Board members on May 8th.  At that meeting the Fair Board offered a general discussion outline.  Prior to continuing discussions or delving into details, this item is being presented for Board action and or authorization to move forward with negotiations.

 

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