HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09 Mendo Fair and Apple showRESOLUTION NO. 2011-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH IN SUPPORT OF
THE MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR AND APPLE SHOW FUNDING
WHEREAS, as part of its 2011-12 budget proposal, the Governor and the Legislature has
proposed to permanently discontinue funding for the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show;
and
WHEREAS, this proposal represents the possible loss of services the fair provides to City of
Ukiah residents, the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show currently houses a Mendocino
County Sheriff outpost, RV Park, Anderson Valley High School football field and Anderson
Valley Little League Field and generated $2,095,000.00 in spending activity alone in 2009
benefiting the local economy and creating an of economic benefit for city and county residents;
and
WHEREAS, this proposal is "pennywise and pound foolish" as it will bring even more expenses
to the County as the cost of maintaining the 32 acres located in Boonville would far outweigh the
allocation that the fair receives, with just the security aspect being more than the current funding
amount; and
WHEREAS, this proposal will possibly eliminate 23 jobs that are created as a result of spending
by the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show, its support businesses and its attendees, the
labor income generated by these additional jobs is projected to be approximately $787,000.00
annually; and
WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show has a core function including being
utilized as a fire camp by CalFire, law enforcement training center, a heating and cooling center
by the State of California and is an Office of Emergency Service evacuation center for both the
public and animals in time of emergency requiring the need for the facility's existence; and
WHEREAS, by eliminating the funding, Mendocino County would possibly lose the center of the
community that provides a place for all people from every corner of the county to meet including
a fair and multiple fundraisers that cannot be served by any other facility; and
WHEREAS, an estimated annual additional business tax of $10,700.00 is generated annually,
indirectly impacting and the City of Ukiah and the surrounding areas created from the increased
business activity caused by the fair, its attendees and "interim" events.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ukiah formally supports the continued funding
of the Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show in Boonville, CA, as a core function of
government, by the State of California.
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Ukiah authorizes its council and
city staff to communicate this resolution to the Governor, the Legislature, business groups, and
citizens.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ukiah City Council this 2nd day of March, 2011, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas, Crane, Baldwin, and Mayor Rodin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Mari Rodin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Currie, City Clerk