Community Corner
Napa County, City of Calistoga Reach Fairgrounds Agreement
A tentative agreement would allow the city to purchase part of the 70-acre property.
Napa County: Napa County and the City of Calistoga have tentatively reached an agreement whereby the City of Calistoga would purchase approximately 34 acres of the 70 acre Napa County Fairgrounds property.
Napa County Board of Supervisors Chair Ryan Gregory said, “I am thrilled that after months of negotiation, we have reached a tentative agreement that will allow Calistoga to preserve the Fairgrounds for public uses for current and future generations. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with the City of Calistoga and reach a mutually beneficial agreement.” The Mayor of Calistoga, Chris Canning, added, “The City of Calistoga can now move forward with preserving and utilizing the grounds for the greatest benefit to Calistoga. This is a win for the City of
Calistoga and its residents.” The tentative agreement, which is not yet finalized, is currently scheduled to be considered by each jurisdiction at their respective meetings on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The due diligence period will begin upon formal execution of the purchase and sale agreement. Sale of the property is expected to close by late 2019/early 2020.
