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Council waives $28,000 fire-suppression connection fee for Franklin County Event Center, votes 3-1
Summary
Preston City Council voted 3-1 to waive a $28,000 fire suppression connection fee after county staff connected the system without prior notice; Franklin County Commissioner Robert Swainston thanked the council and apologized for the miscommunication.
The Preston City Council voted on Jan. 12, 2026 to waive the $28,000 fire suppression connection fee for the new Franklin County Event Center at 251 North 250 West after county personnel connected the system without prior notice to the city.
The motion, moved by Councilmember Terry Larson and seconded by Councilmember Todd Thomas, passed by majority: Todd Thomas Aye; Terry Larson Aye; Brent Dodge Aye; Chris Larsen Nay. Franklin County Commissioner Robert Swainston addressed the council, thanked members for waiving the fee and apologized for the misunderstanding about connecting the system before informing the city.
Council discussion noted the connection had already occurred during construction and characterized the matter as an intergovernmental misunderstanding rather than a city-initiated action. The waiver relieves Franklin County of a $28,000 connection fee for the event center.
