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Lorain County approves pledge to back Port Authority bonds for Black River Landing amphitheater
Summary
The Lorain County commissioners approved a pledge of non-tax revenues to support economic development bonds for the Lorain Port Authority’s Black River Landing amphitheater, clearing initial financing for a multi‑phase $11 million redevelopment, including a permanent stage and green room.
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners voted to pledge non‑tax county revenues to support economic development revenue bonds issued by the Lorain Port Authority to finance the Black River Landing Amphitheater project.
The pledge authorizes a cooperative agreement with the Port Authority and related documents necessary for bond issuance, enabling the authority to move forward with a Phase 1 build that the Port says will include a permanent stage top, a bowl‑style site regrade and a green‑room facility. Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Gallagher and Commissioner Riddell voted in favor.
Tiffany McClond, executive director of the Lorain Port Authority, told commissioners the overall Black River Landing master plan covers 18 phases but that the current request focuses on items labeled 1, 2…
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