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Receive a presentation to summarize and highlight significant achievements at the 2016 California State and Solano County Fairs
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation regarding
1) An overview of the County's exhibit and participation in the California State Fair; and
2) An overview of the 2016 Solano County Fair
SUMMARY:
The Board has asked to receive and update on the County's 2016 Fair activities. In 2016 Solano County participated in the California State Fair in Sacramento and hosted the annual Solano County Fair in Vallejo. Participating in the State Fair and hosting the County Fair serves to promote the County's rich agricultural history, tourism and industry to hundreds of thousands of visitors throughout California.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
State Fair Exhibit
This is the fifth year Solano County has used a fixed price contract concept to hire a project manager to be responsible for the County exhibit from start to finish as well as be responsible for covering all costs associated with the exhibit, including design, construction and staffing at the 17-day California State Fair event. The contractor could solicit in-kind and monetary donations to offset the costs of the exhibit. In addition, the contractor receives any prize money the exhibit earns from winning awards. The total General Fund contribution was $40,000. The contract also included a request that the State Fair exhibit be relocated in part or in full to the County Fair.
County Fair Status
The overall revenue results for the 2016 Solano County Fair were positive, generating $58,042 or 10.4% more revenue than the 2015 Fair and $45,593 or 8% over the 2016 Budget for the fair-time revenues. The revenue increase was primarily due to increases in food and beverage sales (up 10.6%), commercial spaces (up 15.3%) carniv...
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