"No Cost Rentals" at OC Fair & Event Center Are a Good Idea But More Details Are Needed

03/18/2018

The Orange County Fair and Event Center (OCFEC) also known as the OC Fairgrounds is owned and operated by the state of California (called the 32nd District Agricultural Association or 32nd DAA) and has recently started a "No Cost Rental" program for non-profits, community groups and government agencies. This is a good move, but more information is needed about how to apply for the program, what is included, what is excluded, and how the program will be administered in a content and values neutral way which does not discriminate or display favoritism.

A list of a dozen questions to start to clarify how the No Cost Rental program works were sent to CEO Kathy Kramer and the Board of Directors. If we hear back on this, we will post the information.

Please provide copies of any and all policies and procedures regarding the No Cost Rentals program.
Please provide information regarding the application process for the No Cost Rental program and the supporting documentation which must be submitted during the application process.
Please provide information regarding how eligibility to participate in the No Cost Rental program is determined.
Please provide information regarding the screening process for applications to participate in the No Cost Rental program.
Please provide information regarding the limitations placed on the No Cost Rental program including number of times an eligible group may participate, budget, schedule, and any other limitations on the No Cost Rental program.
Please provide information regarding exclusions placed on the No Cost Rental program including schedule, facility, cost, and any and all other exclusions.
Please provide information regarding the decision made to allow or not allow participation in the No Cost Rental program including: decision criteria; decision process; 32nd DAA Executive Management, and staff participating in the decision; and the appeals process when participation in the No Cost Rental program is not allowed.
Please provide information regarding costs, fees, reimbursement, and charges included in the No Cost Rental program.
Please provide information regarding costs, fees, reimbursements, and charges excluded from the No Cost Rental program.
Is the No Cost Rental program in addition to or a substitute for the existing discounts given to non-profit groups and the rental assistance program previously announced?
If the answer to (10) is “yes”, please provide information regarding existing discount and rental assistance programs which are altered or discontinued by No Cost Rental program.
Please provide information regarding how the No Cost Rental program will be administered in a viewpoint and content neutral non-discriminatory manner.