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County projects update: rec center, outreach building and Kingplex work show cost savings; rec center estimated under $7 million
Summary
County project managers reported design and construction updates on multiple capital projects, including the community outreach building, a new recreation center, assessor’s DMV remodel and fairgrounds improvements. Engineers and staff outlined millions in savings from design changes and county self‑performance.
KANE COUNTY — County staff on Aug. 5 briefed the commission on a suite of construction projects, saying recent engineering choices and in‑house work have reduced projected costs and accelerated timelines.
Chris, the county project manager who presented the update, said the community outreach building is in its final finishes (rock face, carpet, doors) and staff can schedule a walkthrough and punch list this week. The building will house multiple county functions including storage for tourism/event supplies, drug court counseling space and maintenance storage.
The commission spent the bulk of the update on the recreation center design and site work. Staff reported engineering changes that avoided a detention‑pond modification and eliminated a planned retaining wall, yielding savings of $47,002.50 and $175,500 respectively. After those adjustments — and adding an estimated $100,000 for audiovisual needs and a $50,000 contingency — the project budget was presented as approximately $6.983 million, with available recreation and transportation district funds reducing the county share to about $6.583 million.
Project staff also described a $609,000 savings tied to county self‑performed over‑excavation work on a major subgrade — excavating and relocating the first 10 feet of fill using county equipment and partner city resources. Officials projected the recreation center could be completed by November 2026, in time for a winter sports season.
Other updates included the assessor's office DMV remodel, now near completion with a small change order ($4,000–$5,000) to correct an ADA cross slope in front concrete; and improvements at the Kingplex (fairgrounds) where 90,000 cubic yards of earthwork were moved to expand usable event and parking areas. Managers said some road damage caused by hauling dirt during construction may require the county to work with Kanab City on repair costs.
Commissioners asked about funding sources and whether tourism/transportation (TRT) funds were being used; presenters said most projects used grants and outside sources to avoid burdening local taxpayers. Several commissioners praised the building and grounds crews for the cost savings delivered by in‑house work.
What happens next: Staff will schedule walkthroughs, finalize small change orders and bring any required contract approvals back to the commission if needed. The commission expressed continued support for finishing the fairground building and advancing the rec center project.
