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Commission directs staff to negotiate with Easton Foundation on proposed sports‑facility expansion
Summary
After a discussion of a proposed 9,800 sq. ft. addition to the East Newberry Sports Complex and staff concerns about long renewal terms and limited multi‑sport use, the City Commission unanimously directed staff to begin negotiations with Easton Sports Development Foundation.
The City Commission on March 10 authorized staff to negotiate terms with the Easton Sports Development Foundation for a proposed 9,800 square‑foot addition to the East Newberry Sports Complex and an updated operating agreement. The motion, to direct staff to negotiate (Option A), passed unanimously.
Rod Clark, the city’s recreation director, summarized the foundation’s proposal and staff concerns. Easton proposes to build an addition that would include an indoor archery hall, bathrooms, offices and storage and to contribute a percentage of construction costs toward an estimated $3.5 million expansion. Easton also requested renewal of the operating agreement for 35 years.
Clark told commissioners the original…
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