Clay County Fair public safety costs
Summary
The fair's fire rescue bill jumped from about $45,000 to nearly $131,000 under the new fee schedule. The board split this year's cost 60% county / 40% fair, with the fair phasing to full cost over four years.
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Last discussed Feb 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county absorbs roughly $85,000 more than last year this fair season, tapering to zero county share within four years.
The Fair Association and fairgoers, who keep affordable public safety coverage at one of the county's biggest events.
County taxpayers pick up the difference during the phase-in.
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