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Astoria council approves $71,725 to cover transportation SDCs so Consejo Hispano can buy downtown church
Summary
The Astoria City Council on Thursday approved a resolution authorizing $71,725.46 from Special Project Fund 140 to pay transportation system development charges related to Consejo Hispano’s planned acquisition of the Peace First Lutheran Church building downtown.
The Astoria City Council on Thursday approved a resolution authorizing the city to pay $71,725.46 in transportation system development charges (SDCs) to support Consejo Hispano’s planned acquisition of the Peace First Lutheran Church building in downtown Astoria.
City Manager Mr. Spence told the council the request presented a “unique opportunity” to help a long‑standing community partner acquire the 50,500‑square‑foot building and said staff recommended using money in Special Project Fund 140 to offset the transportation SDCs. "We were able to do it within, what, 48 hours," Spence said, describing a quick internal process to prepare the resolution.
The council’s action follows staff briefings about the fund’s origin and balance. Spence said Fund 140 currently holds roughly $749,000 and was created…
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