To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Rex Bohn
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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2025 Operating Budget for the Humboldt County Fair Association
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the 2025 Operating Budget for the Humboldt County Fair Association; and
2. Authorize the Chair and the Clerk of the Board to sign the approved budget; and
3. Return a fully executed copy of the budget to the Humboldt County Fair Association.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Fair Association (HCFA) Board of Directors approved its annual operating budget on March 27, 2025, at its regularly scheduled board meeting. In accordance with Section 5 of the “Lease/Agreement for Operation, Management and Maintenance of Humboldt County Fair and Fairgrounds,” the HCFA respectfully submits its 2025 Operating Budget to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors for approval.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approving the operating budget does not have an immediate impact on the General Fund. Approval of the HCFA annual budget ensures the fair can continue to receive state and federal funds. Operation of the Humboldt County Fair is estimated to bring several million dollars in economic activity to the county annually.
STAFFING IMPACT:
None
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Humboldt County Fair Board
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors has discretion to ask for modifications; however, it is not recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
2025 Humboldt County Fair Association Operating Budget
Humboldt County Fair Association (Draft) Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2023
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A