Indian Valley Community Services District (IVCSD) General Manager Adam Cox has formally requested significant financial support from the county to aid in the construction of a new fire department and community center for Greenville, aiming to restore essential facilities lost in the Dixie Fire.
In his request, Cox emphasized the project’s role in revitalizing the area, stating the new facilities would “allow people to see a future in Greenville and [show] it’s worth building back into.”
The proposal includes $1.5 million toward rebuilding the firehouse, a $6 million project, and additional funding for a $20 million town center. The center would feature a year-round regulation-size swimming pool, a branch of the Plumas County Library, and a community hall with a kitchen and stage.
During discussions, supervisors debated potential funding sources, including PG&E settlement funds and insurance proceeds from fire-damaged buildings. The county auditor, however, advised caution, noting that the insurance claim process has only just begun, with an anticipated payout of approximately $2.2 million.
Supervisor Tom McGowan expressed strong support for the request but “up to a certain point,” suggesting negotiations to waive occupancy fees for county use of the facilities. Cox responded, “We don’t need to make money on this building; we need to get it up and running,” though he affirmed the IVCSD’s willingness to discuss long-term tenancy with the county in light of its capital contribution.
The county will now review potential funding sources, stating they are “publicly committing to make a meaningful contribution” to the success of the project.
