In the May 20, 2026 special meeting, the Fair Board discussed how to use additional lottery funds and listed a multi-use facility, improved outdoor arena space, and improvements to security systems and HVACs. While the multi-use facility is the main priority, the inclusion of security systems and HVAC indicates recognized needs for upgrades to building safety, access control, surveillance, and climate control across Fairgrounds facilities. There are no specific projects, buildings, or budgets mentioned yet, so these are early-stage capital priorities tied to anticipated funding. This provides a forward-looking opening for security integrators, surveillance vendors, access control providers, and mechanical/HVAC contractors to help assess current systems, identify gaps, and propose phased upgrade plans that can be slotted into the lottery-funded capital program.

Security was also the subject of a committee meeting with the District Attorney and county legal cou...