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Auburn council approves $1.5 million state grant for downtown Auburn Avenue Theater reconstruction
Summary
The council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute agreements with the Washington State Department of Commerce for $1,498,650 in grant funds to reconstruct the Auburn Avenue Theater.
The Auburn City Council on May 5 approved Resolution No. 58 30 authorizing the mayor to execute agreements with the Washington State Department of Commerce for $1,498,650 in grant funds for reconstruction of the Auburn Avenue Theater.
Council member Tracy Taylor moved to adopt the resolution and Deputy Mayor Raikes seconded. Council member Tracy Taylor told the council the grant amount "$1,498,650 for the reconstruction of the Auburn Avenue Theatre" had been included in the project budget.
The resolution authorizes the mayor to enter into and administer the grant agreement with the state, allowing the city to receive the funds and apply them to the downtown theater reconstruction project. Council recorded no objections in the meeting minutes and the resolution passed.
City staff and the council noted the grant was part of the approved budget for the downtown Auburn Theater project. The resolution requires standard grant execution and administration steps; staff will proceed with contract execution and project implementation in coordination with the Department of Commerce.
