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City manager says Wells Hotel redevelopment imminent; federal RAISE grant secured

5552091 · July 30, 2025
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City Manager James briefed commissioners on budget books and upcoming workshop, said responses to an RFQ suggest Wells Hotel redevelopment is imminent, and reported that the city received a $22.9 million RAISE federal grant agreement that will allow construction to begin in early next year after post-grant steps.

City Manager James told the commission that budget books for the upcoming fiscal year were distributed and a budget workshop is scheduled for Aug. 12, and he encouraged commissioners to bring questions before the workshop. He said an RFQ to redevelop the Wells Hotel attracted qualified respondents and described the…

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