On February 7, 2022, the Sheridan City Council approved a resolution establishing a committee to evaluate potential use of the Cook Ford Building at 103 North Gould Street. In 2018 the City purchased the property and in 2019, the building was evaluated for structural integrity. In 2020, the Downtown Development Authority began evaluating the Cook Ford Building for potential use of the structure. The City Council, at their regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night, approved a resolution containing the committee and DDA’s recommendations for the building. City Councilman Aaron Linden was one of the councilors on the committee and presented the resolution for consideration.
Aaron Linden
The resolution the Council approved included an amendment proposed by Councilor Kristen Jennings to remove the language about establishing a revenue stream for DDA endeavors.
Kristen Jennings
The resolution approved by the Council also stipulates that $400,000 of ARPA funds that were allocated for possible renovation of the building, be rescinded and reallocated for use elsewhere as determined by the City Council. Other business included third and final reading approval of an ordinance regarding a gambling moratorium within the Downtown Development District and Council’s approval of three separate resolutions authorizing Public Works Director Hanns Mercer to apply for ARPA funds through the State Loan and Investment Board.
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Last modified: August 2, 2022