Dixon Train Depot Funding Called Into Question After $1 Chamber Of Commerce Lease

DIXON (CBS13) — The city of Dixon is under investigation after federal and state officials say it's rent out a taxpayer-funded train depot to the Chamber of Commerce for $1.

The city received $875,000 in federal transportation grants to build the depot 10 years ago in hopes of luring the Capitol Corridor to town. That never happened.

Now, state and federal officials have amped up the pressure on Dixon, demanding answers about the building's use.

The Federal Highway Administration released a statement saying it's examining whether the center has satisfied federal requirements.

The city says it is still working to get a train stop in Dixon and plans to offer more details in April.