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Painesville council approves amphitheater plan, authorizes bids; project funded largely with grants and utility capital
Summary
Council passed a resolution to advertise bids and enter a construction contract for a 40x50 amphitheater tied to the Grand River Walk development; estimated project cost roughly $2 million with about $1.35 million in grants and utility capital funds covering the balance.
City Council voted to authorize the city manager to advertise for bids and enter a contract to build an amphitheater at 257 Main Street, a feature of the Grand River Walk mixed‑use development, and declared the measure an emergency so work can advance.
City staff described the amphitheater as a 40‑by‑50 foot covered stage built into the hill below the development with integrated seating, a dance floor, restrooms, concessions and a green room. “We are about 90% complete with the plans,” the city staff presentation said, and the engineer’s estimate was cited at about $1.86 million; staff said recent design changes move the likely total to roughly $2,000,000.
Funding for the project will come from a combination of utility capital funds (water, wastewater, stormwater and electric), federal ARPA funds and state capital funding; staff said approximately $1,350,000 in grants and other outside funding had been secured. The city also moved a separate resolution on the same meeting to apply for a $165,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from Lake County to support the amphitheater.
Council discussed specifics the design team has incorporated after consulting with Mentor’s amphitheater project, including material choices, roof color and siting of restrooms and concessions. Staff said the city has purchased an amphitheater structure in storage and plans to bid construction in early June once final plans are complete.
Council voted in favor of the construction authorization resolution on third reading. During the roll call, multiple members voted yes and the mayor announced the item passed; the meeting record shows the council then proceeded to the remaining agenda items.
The city manager said construction is expected to begin later this month or early next month following mobilization by the developer on site. The resolution instructs the city manager to proceed with procurement and enter into a construction contract, including change orders with the lowest and best bidder.
