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Hermiston outlines two-site plan for RV parks with $8 million Amazon commitment; 20-acre parcel purchased by rodeo group includes water rights
Summary
City staff said Amazon committed $8 million to build RV lodging near EOTech; plan now splits into an event RV park (about 85 spaces) and a ~100-space area on 8 acres for Amazon-first access; Farm City Pro Rodeo purchased a 20-acre parcel that includes water rights and will be reimbursed under the city plan.
City staff told the Hermiston City Council they are planning two separate RV parks at EOTech after stakeholder concerns about site use during events. City Manager Smith said Amazon committed $8 million to the RV park development and that the city will build approximately 100 spaces on about eight acres for Amazon-priority use while reserving rental access to others.
Staff said the earlier master plan always envisioned an event camping area near the fairgrounds; the council heard a proposed split: an event RV park of roughly 85 spaces and a…
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