Martins Ferry Municipal Building Repairs and New Facility Construction

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The city of Martins Ferry is considering costly repairs to its nearly century-old municipal building, including a roof replacement estimated at nearly $1 million, or constructing a new municipal complex with similar or higher costs. Additional expenses include elevator replacement at the recreation center and relocation costs for city offices. Funding options such as borrowing and federal USDA funding are being considered, but the city faces financial challenges including lost tax revenue and reduced property values.