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Hutchinson seeks proposals for Memorial Hall reuse; council adds lease option and extends procurement timeline
Summary
Hutchinson City Council authorized an RFP for Memorial Hall reuse, added a lease option and extended procurement deadlines after public testimony and debate over whether to keep the building under public control.
Hutchinson City Council on Wednesday authorized staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for the potential sale or lease of Memorial Hall, added a lease option to the RFP language and adjusted submission timelines following extensive public comment and council debate.
Parks and facilities director Justin Combs presented the draft RFP, which asks proposers for a company profile, financial capacity, a business plan, timeline and evidence of consistency with adopted plans such as the Downtown Hutch master plan. Staff initially proposed an RFP response window that would have closed in late May; council directed staff to extend and adjust the schedule so tours and question deadlines fall later in spring.
The council-approved changes…
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