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Council directs staff to seek waiver after single $3.2M bid for Wilson Park amphitheater; grant shortfall remains
Summary
Bidders returned a single response of about $3.2 million for the Wilson Park amphitheater, far above the city’s $750,000 CDBG allocation (plus a $150,000 TDC match). The council authorized staff to request a waiver from Florida Commerce to seek additional grant funds while exploring alternatives.
Lake City officials on Sept. 17 discussed the stalled Wilson Park amphitheater project funded by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The project attracted one bid at about $3.2 million, creating a substantial shortfall against the city’s $750,000 CDBG award and a $150,000 Columbia County Tourist Development Council match.
Why it matters: The project has been in development for years. The single, substantially higher bid triggered questions about design complexity (the stage is planned over water), environmental review requirements, permitting and whether to seek additional funds; the current open…
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