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Council presses city on Firestone HQ demolition cost and grant timing
Summary
Economic development staff told council a $6,000,005 demolition line remains in the 2026 capital budget for the 1200 Firestone site; members pressed for detail after earlier $5M estimates and asked about grant deadlines and options to preserve architectural elements.
Economic development staff said the 2026 capital budget includes $6,000,005 for demolition at 1200 Firestone, the former Firestone headquarters, and explained the figure accounts for asbestos abatement and contingency if the city must fully demolish the structure.
Susie Grama Moore told council the department is "exploring all of our potential options," including whether some architectural features could be salvaged, and that costs would vary if…
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