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Nance Farm project moves toward bidding; council asks for clearer ROI, funding contingencies
Summary
City staff said design and early work for the Nance Farm cultural hub is largely complete and the project will go to bid in late September; council members pressed staff for more detailed return-on-investment numbers, clarified that $600,000 has been spent so far, and asked about HOT tax and grant contingency plans.
City staff delivered an update on the Nance Farm restoration and arts hub on Sept. 15 and said phase bidding is scheduled for late September, but several council members asked for more detailed financial projections and contingency plans before the city solicits construction bids.
Dr. Esther Williams, director of community services and external affairs, described the project as a “land preservation with modern community use” and said community engagement has driven the plan since 2022. She presented a budget overview that lists roughly $583,500 for design and planning (nearly complete), $3.71 million for core Phase 1 facilities, $2.58 million estimated for…
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