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Council presenters said the city has received an initial insurance payment of $1,100,000 to start work and that the insurer told officials they will be made whole if the city rebuilds roughly the same square footage; the insurer warned the city could be liable for any larger-than-necessary expansion. The council also reported a design and cost estimate from Jones and DeMille that put reconstruction of the prior footprint near $3,900,000, and the presenters said two separate contractor bids and subcontractor estimates came in similar to that figure.

Officials said Emery County’s railroad department agreed to remove and haul away fire-damaged structures at no cost, reducing early demolition expense. Council members described current plans to rebuild a covered arena approximately 230 feet long and (as discussed) about 20 feet deep in the same footprint, with a larger pig barn (reported as growing from 68 by 75 feet to about 90 by 75 feet) and added drainage and wash racks. Presenters listed material and equipment targets: about 44 pig pens, roughly 75 sheet panels, 50 12-foot cattle panels (6 feet tall) and two “bubble gates.”

Speakers said the county’s tourism/travel-tax funding (referred to in the meeting as TRT money) was a potential additional source but that county officials had not finalized allocations. Meeting presenters said the county had previously indicated up to roughly $750,000–$1,750,000 might be available for tourism-related projects, but council members warned that opening the application to other towns could reduce any award; the exact amount available to the city was described as not specified.

Discussion at the meeting also included community concerns about communication between the stock show committee and city staff. Stock-show leaders said they want to be included in planning and warned about rumors and misinformation; council members said the goal is to rebuild a facility that serves both the show and broader community needs. The presenters reiterated a target to have the fair and stock show back in the fairgrounds in 2026.

Formal action: Council member Morgan moved and council member Staller seconded a motion to accept a $100,000 donation from Emery County for show rings and pens. The chair called for the voice vote; the motion carried (recorded as \"Aye. Motion carries.\").

No additional ordinances or binding contracts were enacted at the informational meeting; council members said they will continue to collect bids and refine plans to maximize insurance recovery and to pursue county and other funding sources.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Agenda - 5.14.2025 CCM Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council discussed the fairgrounds reconstruction after a fire, reported insurance and contractor estimates, and voted to accept a $100,000 donation from Emery County for show rings and pens.","taxTitle","Ferron, Emery County, Utah","taxId",79981,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":-5,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6556913,"Fair City council updates plan to convert Doug Moore building into community space",271,75000,346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3380120-b2ff6f1420eca091983da724054403e7&start=75&end=346","/articles/6556913/Utah/Fair-City-council-updates-plan-to-convert-Doug-Moore-building-into-community-space","Fair City council members gave an update on plans to convert the former Doug Moore building into a community center, saying demolition and interior gutting are complete and some tentative budget money is set aside to begin repairs.

Council members said the building — which the city purchased last year — is being cleared to become a rentable community space with a concrete floor, a small kitchen, and possible designated workspace areas that could qualify for grant funding for public internet and printing access. The council noted the city adopted a tentative budget at its last meeting and that the budget includes an allocation for the project, but speakers said it is not yet clear how far that money will go.

In the meeting the council reported that staff member Casey removed damaged ceiling tiles and interior partitions during winter work and that utility systems appear intact: heating operated over the winter and plumbing currently works. Council members said electric service has been turned off during demolition work for safety. The bathrooms are intact and could be made ADA compliant with relatively modest work, the meeting record shows.

The presenters described early design goals as a simple, flexible space modeled on other small community event centers in the region: a concrete-floor hall people can rent that would reduce the need to continue renting the council chambers for public events. They also said the city is exploring grant programs tied to providing public workspace and internet access.

No formal council action was taken on the renovation during the informational meeting. Council members encouraged residents to review the tentative budget, which the council adopted previously, and said staff would provide copies on request.

The report said officials hope the building will be available for community events when funding and construction schedules allow, but a firm completion date was not given.","Council members described progress gutting the former Doug Moore building (dubbed \"City Hall 2\") and said tentative budget money is set aside, but details on total funding and timeline remain unresolved.","actionData","errors"]

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Council accepts $100,000 donation as fairgrounds rebuild continues; insurance and county support remain uncertain

Fair City council updates plan to convert Doug Moore building into community space