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County Attorney Bangel requested a copy of the budget for the record. (COPIES OF FIREFIGHTERS FAIR BUDGET AND CASH FLOW REPORT FOR 1999/2000 ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD) Commissioner Adams felt there was no problem if a couple of words could be changed, and County Attorney Bangel read them the statutory requirement for an annual review for a 25,000 or more persons fair which shall be made by 'a qualified accountant licensed by the state." Commissioner Adams understood that the report done by Becky Colton would satisfy that requirement, and Assistant Administrator Baird pointed out that a "review" is a lower form of an audit and he would have no problem with it remaining a review since the quotes for a professional audit are so expensive. Therefore the language would reflect that a State - certified public accountant would conduct a review of the association. They will make certain all funds have been accounted for before submitting the final information. Mr Earman was unsure whether the County would want their staff out at the Fair every night, and Commissioner Adams pointed out there is a big difference between the association paying $9,000 for the use of the Fairgrounds and the sharing a third of the profit and it is important to the County that they are profitable. Mr. Earman pointed out that the same contract had served both the County and the Association for several years, but Commissioner Adams reminded him that it was not only the flood that wiped out the fair, but also the parties for the volunteers that raised the red flags and those were cut down. Commissioner Adams further pointed out the funding and guarantees provided by the State which assist and protect to make sure it is a good fair. Commissioner Adams thought the County would feel better and have a comfort level knowing that our internal audit/finance staffers have looked at it and are comfortable with February 13, 2001 151 Br( 117PG163