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Committee backs interlocal agreement to redevelop Memorial Stadium; city, school district and private partners to fund project
Summary
The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee recommended passage of Council Bill 120982 to authorize interlocal and development agreements for a joint redevelopment of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center; the vote was 5-0 and the legislation will be sent to full council.
The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee on May 25 recommended passage of Council Bill 120982, authorizing the mayor to execute interlocal and development agreements with Seattle Public Schools and a private partner for redevelopment and long-term operations of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center.
The vote sends the measure to the full City Council for final consideration. The committee voted 5 in favor, 0 opposed.
Why it matters: Memorial Stadium sits on land conveyed to Seattle Public Schools in 1946 and has been used for scholastic athletics and community events for decades. Proponents said the redevelopment will replace an aging, unsafe facility, increase usable public space on the Seattle Center campus and create a not-for-profit-operated stadium intended to serve students and community organizations.
Seattle Center Director Marshall Foster said the presentation updated the committee on…
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